Rome is a must-see city. There is so much history and culture packed in this Italian city that I guarantee everyone will find something they love about it. Whether it’s touring the Colosseum, the Spanish Steps and the Trevi Fountain, taking in a museum, or just...
You have two choices during the fall and winter in Seattle: you can go into lockdown to avoid the elements — or — you can go out and enjoy them. We personally prefer the latter. There’s nothing better than stomping through the snow, and a great place...
History isn’t hard to find in Boston. Everywhere you turn, you run into another historical landmark. The best part is — there’s a simple, organized way to find all of the history-rich locations you’re looking for. While The...
Hedmark Museum in Hamar, Norway is a great place to visit for a Norwegian cultural experience. The museum has several different attractions and is located right on the shores of Lake Mjøsa, Norway’s largest lake. There is a lot of open, grassy parts of the...
If you travel to Tanzania and go on a safari in the Serengeti, you will likely hear a lot about the Big Five in Africa. The Big Five originated from hunters, and it refers to the top five most difficult and dangerous animals to hunt on foot in Africa. The...
There are few things left unexplained on our planet, but the mima mounds near Olympia are one of them. With several paved and unpaved trails, you can actually take a stroll through this unsolved natural mystery. The Mima Mounds Natural Area Preserve (map) is located...
Halloween isn’t complete in Seattle without a trip to a local pumpkin patch. There are plenty of great options in the area, but you don’t want miss First Light Farm in Carnation! The First Light Farm pumpkin patch (map) is open Friday-Sunday from...
It only happens once a year, and any outdoor enthusiast in the Pacific Northwest will tell you it’s a can’t miss event. I’m talking about golden larches in the Cascade Mountains. Every October, hikers head to the hills to admire these spectacular...
There’s something special about walking into a beer hall in Europe: the sights, the sounds, the smells. It’s a unique experience you can usually only find overseas. With that said, Queen Anne Beerhall offers a slice of Europe right here in Seattle....
Tomatoes, peppers, and onion, oh my! There’s nothing more rewarding than growing your own plants from seed, and then turning them into something delicious. That’s exactly what we did recently with this easy, fresh homemade salsa recipe. Looking for...