Before a recent trip to the Emerald City, I spent hours, days, and weeks, researching where to go and what to eat. Honestly, I commit to this obsessive practice before all of my trips, but as Seattle has ALWAYS been on my bucket list, I was especially motivated. Now that I have had the pleasure…
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Celebrating over 50 Years of Space Needle History before it Changes Forever
Originally built for the 1962 World’s Fair, the Space Needle was first conceptualized in 1959 on a napkin, inside of a Seattle coffee shop.
Pike Place Market: A World of its Own
The smell of roasted coffee beans and fresh fish ride a gentle ocean breeze that sweeps through a mass of eager market shoppers.
A Full Day at Mount Rainier National Park
To my sheer and utter delight, I was finally able to cross Seattle off of my bucket list this past October, and with it came my first venture into the Pacific Northwest. Despite my usual lack of interest in the great outdoors, it seemed almost mandatory to incorporate some sort of nature into my itinerary,…
10 Quintessential Steps to Planning your Next Vacation
After days, weeks, and months of the hustle and bustle of everyday life, most of us can’t wait for that joyous opportunity to get away and escape the daily grind. Whether you are a seasoned jet-setter or someone who plans all year for one big family vacay, the way and time in which you invest…
5 Things You Should Know Before You Cruise
These days, most people have either been on a cruise or know someone who has, and with so many options it’s easy to understand why. Cruises are just as diverse as the travelers that take them, traveling all over the world and ranging in everything from luxury Alaskan cruises, to Caribbean adventures for the party…
Deep in the Wine of Texas
Deep within the beautiful Texas hill country, rolling hills and endless acres of bountiful land lay the path for only the most beautiful grapes, destined for fermentation.
A Tragic End, Rewritten
Sticky fingers grip the smooth, clanking safety bar as my feet slowly lift from the ground. The sun glistens off the water next to us as the cool sea air tosses my hair unapologetically. Our shadows are getting smaller and my grip is getting tighter as we’re lifted high enough to see the whole pier….
Let Your Inner Flower Child Out at Disney this Spring
Every year, from March to May, Walt Disney World hosts the International Flower and Garden Festival within Epcot. The event is presented by HGTV, and includes an eye-popping assortment of Disney character topiary displays, sure to excite Disney fans of all ages! Beauty & The Beast Kermit & Miss Piggy Lightning McQueen Woody Pluto, Micky,…
Thoughtful Traveler 