When you think of Seattle, what’s the first thing that comes to mind? The Space Needle? Sure. Mt. Rainier? Maybe. Rain? Definitely! But when Seattle gets a dusting of snow instead of a dousing of rain, it’s time to get outside and enjoy the wonder. Where better to take a stroll on a cold winter’s […]
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3 Easy Ways to Keep Wanderlust Alive
How do restless wanderers fuel their travel lust when not in motion? While between trips recently, here’s where you might have spotted me at home away from home: At the Opera Where better than the opera to get your cultural, artistic and aesthetic fix all in one place? Just give me a passionate, happy-ever-after or […]
Ice-Cream Cuties
One of the highlights of my visit to Ecuador was a stop in Cayambe, about an hour and 45 minute drive north of Quito. My guide took me on a tour of a local outdoor market where these two ice cream cuties caught my eye. Can Mr. Softee top this? I’m pretty sure ice cream (along […]
Seattle Sun Fest
It’s true that the sun has been in hiding here in the Pacific Northwest. In fact, it’s been a no-show for a record number of days this year – which makes it all the more spectacular when it does make an appearance. Last week we had one of those days in Seattle – a day […]