Four Days of Fun in Vancouver, British Columbia

by Tim Lewis

There are million different places you can go for a Seattle getaway, but one of the best options is waiting for you north of the border. Tove and I just wrapped up a four day, five night stay in Vancouver, British Columbia. We both grew up in the Northwest and...

Chow Down at the Bite of Seattle

by Tove Tupper

You know it’s summer in Seattle when the Bite of Seattle rolls around. Held at the Seattle Center, this annual, three-day event is a time to let your taste buds do some experimenting. The Bite of Seattle is always held in July, which means the hot Seattle sun is...

Suncadia Resort | Getaway to the Great Outdoors

by Tove Tupper

I love the city. I am mesmerized by the hustle and bustle. However, every once in a while it is good to get away from it all. Suncadia Resort is a perfect place for an escape. Surrounded by the Cascade Mountains, Suncadia is about an hour and a half east of...

Elliott’s Oyster House | Oyster Happy Hour in Seattle

by Tim Lewis

There are two things I’m really a sucker for: cheap oysters and cheap beer. If I can find both in one place — count me in! That’s exactly why I love Elliott’s Oyster House in Seattle. It’s the best oyster happy hour in...

Gallaghers’ Where U Brew in Edmonds

by Tim Lewis

I always thought it would be fun to brew my own beer, but I never knew where to start. What ingredients do I need? Do I have the right equipment? It just seemed like a really complicated process. Well, there’s good news for anyone like me who wants to be a...

Molly Moon’s Ice Cream | Gourmet Ice Cream in Seattle

by Tove Tupper

I love a few things about Molly Moon’s Ice Cream. The flavors are unique and tasty, the ingredients are local, and customers are treated like family. Tim and I often find ourselves at this ice cream shop late at night. It’s the perfect end to our date...

West Seattle Summer Fest | “The Party of the Year”

by Tove Tupper

One weekend every July, West Seattle shuts down and parties! West Seattle Summer Fest is an annual event filled with great food, fun music, and cool vendors showcasing the great West Seattle neighborhood. The motto for the West Seattle Summer Fest is...

Mark Restaurant & Bar in Burien

by Tim Lewis

There’s nothing more appealing on a sunny day around the Puget Sound than a restaurant with outdoor seating. That’s exactly why we chose Mark Restaurant & Bar in Burien for lunch the other day. On top of the outdoor tables at Mark, their front...

Olympic Sculpture Park | Free Museum 365 Days a Year

by Tim Lewis

In 1910, Union Oil of California bought property along the Seattle waterfront and turned it into a petroleum transfer and distribution center. UNOCAL operated on the site until 1975, and then spent the next 10 years on cleanup efforts. In 1999, the Seattle Art Museum...

White Water Rafting on the Deschutes River

by Tove Tupper

Bend, Oregon is one of those tourist destinations that offers nearly every outdoor recreational activity you can imagine. Outdoor enthusiast have plenty to do during the summer with activities such as hiking, fishing, camping, kayaking, cycling, rock...