I arrive in Savannah early Friday morning, having flown overnight from Seattle. I manage to get a bit of sleep on the plane, though red eye flights are never restful. But I do my best to shake it off and get ready for a day of sightseeing. We have a lot to pack in to…
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Back in January, Maggie messaged me about the upcoming long weekend, wanting to go somewhere new. Originally she suggested Ireland, but the round trip flight alone would take two of my four days off so we decided to look closer to home. After a few more suggestions, we landed on Savannah, Georgia, bought tickets and…
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It’s about time I shared some of my photos from my recent trip to the Middle East with you. Up first – Lebanon! I can’t wait to show you what an amazing country this is. The general reaction from most people when I told them I was going to Lebanon was a look of horror…
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It’s been five months since I’ve been home from my latest trip to Europe, so it’s time I finally share the details with you! As I’ve mentioned in the past, I studied abroad in Hungary in college before backpacking around central and eastern Europe on my own for a bit. Now every time I make…
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A few weeks ago my photography class had it’s third location shoot (I was in Boston for the second) at Seattle’s Chinese Gardens. I’ll admit, until my class, I had never heard of this place. It’s located on the South Seattle Community College campus in West Seattle, and while small, it’s still quite pretty. Admission…
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One of Emma’s favorite activities to do all summer is float on the Santian River. Nearly every weekend, she and her friends head out for a few hours of watery fun. It’s a great way to beat the heat and just relax. Since her aunt and I are both visiting from out of town, she…
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After our morning exploring Silver Falls State Park, Emma and I have some free time to explore. So what do you do when you find yourself with nothing to do in wine country? Visit wineries, of course! Fortunately for us, the Willamette Valley is filled with them. Our first stop is Bethel Heights Vineyard. While…
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Back in August, I had a chance to spend some time in Salem, Oregon visiting my friend Emma for the weekend. When I would mention this to friends and coworkers, I was universally greeted with the same response – “Why would you want to go there?” It’s an understandable reaction. Salem isn’t known for being…
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These last couple months have been excellent and extremely busy. I’ve been knocking out life goals left and right, and things show no sign of slowing down. I spent the month of September in the Balkans, exploring a part of the world I’ve long been interested in seeing (posts coming soon!). Last weekend I completed…
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Since returning home from Cuba, I’ve been asked dozens of questions about traveling here. My fellow Americans are just as intrigued by this forbidden fruit of the Caribbean as I was. Despite our governments best efforts, travel to Cuba can’t be completely reversed and there are still many opportunities for Americans to visit. If you…
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A few weeks ago, my friend Marissa over at Postcards to Seattle and I got Nitrox certified. It’s something I’ve been interested in doing for awhile since being able to use Enriched Air allows you to dive for longer and you’re less likely to feel fatigued when you’re done. Plus, the course only takes a…
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It’s our last full day in Cuba and we’re up bright and early. Today we’re visiting Laguna Guanaroca, about 40 minutes outside Cienfuegos, to see the flamingos that live there. And I for one, can’t wait! We’re attempting to arrive as soon as they open as this is a popular activity and the groups fill…
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