Orcas Island is not in Puerto Rico
When I first moved to Seattle and people affectionately talked about the San Juan Islands, I wondered why so many Seattleites made weekend trips to a city in Puerto Rico. I’ve since learned the San...
View ArticleWhidbey Wins
When I crave a weekend getaway requiring minimum effort that yields maximum satisfaction, Whidbey Island is high on my list. Whidbey is 35 miles long and the fourth longest island in the country. Here...
View ArticlePort Townsend: The All-Weather Weekend Getaway
I’ve heard Port Townsend referred to as the Paris of the Pacific Northwest. Now, that may be an overreach, but after spending a few days in this charming Victorian-era town on the Olympic Peninsula, I...
View ArticleGaliano Island, BC: Forget I Ever Told You About This Paradise
I ask the owner of the bookstore on Galiano Island what type of people live on the island. He responds: “50% freaks, 50% rednecks. So, I reckon, just like the States.” Kidding aside (or was he?), the...
View ArticleRobe Trotting: 5 International Hotel Restaurants Worth The Stay
Robe Trotting: 5 International Hotel Restaurants Worth The Stay The yum is real. First published on The Fresh Toast Photos by Jen Chiu Normally, eating in hotel restaurants proves you are too lazy to...
View Article7 Ways To Discover Palm Springs Through Food And Drink
Back in the day, references to Palm Springs conjured up images of retired people, golf courses and cacti. These days, there’s a mix of youthful energy injected into this SoCal destination: an enclave...
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