Zayda Buddy’s | A Taste of the Midwest in Seattle

by Tim Lewis

I was born in Milwaukee, Wisconsin, but I moved away when I was really young. I’ve had a tough time shaking my roots though, so I still have an extreme passion for the Midwest. The people are incredible, the beer is awesome and you simply can’t beat the...

Priest Lake, Idaho | A Slice of Heaven on Earth

by Tim Lewis

Tove and I love to travel. We’ve been all over the world, visiting more than 20 different countries combined. Our experiences range from going on safari in Tanzania to surfing the waves of Costa Rica. With that said, there’s nowhere else on the planet we...

Marinepolis Sushi Land | The Cheapest Sushi in Seattle

by Tove Tupper

If you know Tim and me, you know that we could eat sushi every single day of the week. We love it! One of our favorite places to each sushi is Marinepolis Sushi Land, because it is the cheapest sushi in Seattle. The conveyor belt style sushi joint offers decent sushi...

El Diablo Coffee Co. | Cuban Coffee in Seattle

by Tove Tupper

We all know Seattle is considered by many a coffee epicenter. And while it’s nearly true you’ll find a Starbucks on every street corner, Seattle also has some independent treasures deserving attention. One of my favorites is El Diablo Coffee Company...

Cougar Mountain Zoo in Issaquah

by Tim Lewis

Did you know there’s a zoo in Issaquah? No, I’m not kidding. I’ve seen the “ZOO” signs while driving down the road a few times, and I even ran into a volunteer once around town. I never really thought it would be worth checking out,...

Rattlesnake Ledge: A Perfect Seattle Day Hike

by Tove Tupper

Rattlesnake Ledge offers some of the best scenic hiking close to Seattle. I’m not a hiking expert so I can’t claim that it’s the quintessential hiking trail near Seattle, but I have heard many people say this before. In addition to the breathtaking...