I’m usually ready for a staycation around this time of year. I’m yearning to unplug but not go too far away from home. I want someplace where I can relax but I don’t want to get stressed about all the packing that comes with a getaway that’s longer than a weekend or far from home. Read More…
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Photo of the Day ~ Seattle Sunset
I traveled A LOT earlier this year, having been abroad for most of March – May and then running domestic tours in June. I therefore made a conscious decision to stick around Seattle for the summer (and the fall, too). I lucked out because this summer we had the most amazing weather, better than we’ve Read More…
Diane’s Market Kitchen ~ Seattle Culinary Tour
As part of our Seattle Culinary Tour, we had a cooking class/demonstration at Diane’s Market Kitchen. What a hoot! The class is about so much more than the food as Diane is one spunky lady with wonderful stories to tell and great life lessons to teach. (Take her class and you’ll see for yourself.) The Read More…
What I Learned on the Seattle Culinary Tour
I joke that having grown up with three brothers, running women-only tours is like being around a group of sisters I never had. And there’s always something fun to learn from them (like what a muffin top is and what Spanx are – seriously things I learned about recently from my tour peeps). On this Read More…
Book a WanderTour (by January 15) ~ Get a Free Gift
Been putting off sending in your registration for one of our WanderTours? Wait no more… In case you missed this tidbit of info, book any of our tours on or before January 15, 2013, and you’ll receive a free coffee table book about the region you’ll be traveling to. Here’s a list of the tours, Read More…
Staycation ~ Salish Lodge
I can remember a time, not quite 20 years ago, when I had just returned from a trip and was looking for work in Seattle. I had registered with a bunch of temp agencies while I waited for something more concrete to show up. I sat on my living room floor, playing solitaire and waited Read More…
Hotel Holiday Happy Hours in Seattle
The holiday season is fast approaching (actually, much to my chagrin, it’s here) and many people are looking for a place to celebrate and share some cheer with friends, family and coworkers. Around this time of year, I look for happy hours where I can gather with a small group. I have found that often, Read More…
Summer (Seattle) Lovin’ – Photo of the Day
I’ve been a bit grumpy these past couple of months. I love Seattle. But there’s a caveat. I love Seattle more when we have beautiful summers. It’s what makes the 9 dreary months of the year worth enduring. These past 2 summers, however, have been pretty cool and rainy. Recently, I’ve even been tempted to Read More…
Sunflower in Seattle – Photo of the Day
Could it possibly be that summer has finally arrived? We’re cautiously optimistic here in Seattle – where a record amount of rain has been falling. But you know what they say, April (and in our case May) showers, bring August flowers. I have sunflowers to look forward to this year! See other lovely photos at Read More…
Moonstruck – Photo of the Day
This was not the recent Super Moon, but it was a big ole full moon in Seattle. From our home, we have an amazing view of the Cascades and it’s behind this mountain range from which the sun rises and, often, the moon. And since I’m sticking close to home this month, I thought I’d Read More…