Aug 30
On my roadtrip to Alaska, I spent about 4 weeks in the state, and I have to say that Valdez was my favorite city (town). And driving around and talking to other tourists, any of them that had been to Valdez also said it was their favorite. I will never forget the first time I …
Aug 25
One of my best day trips ever was a Columbia Glacier tour with Lu-Lu Belle Glacier Wildlife Cruises out of the port town of Valdez, Alaska. The tours are promised to be 7 or more hours, and our tour clocked in at over 9 hours! For many tourists, this is the best Valdez glacier cruise, …
Aug 13
Have you ever driven almost 150 miles on a dead end road? That’s basically what you’re doing if you’re driving the Haines Highway from Haines Junction, Yukon (located on the historic Alaska Highway) to the charming town of Haines, Alaska. Driving the Haines Highway and hanging out in Haines for a couple nights was one …
Jun 18
Seattle is a popular tourist destination, with over 40 million visitors last year. It’s also notorious for being a really rainy place. Having lived in the Seattle area for 15 years, when I travel, I often get asked the question “When is the best time to visit Seattle?” The answer: it depends. For dependably nice …
May 27
One of the most iconic paintings of the 20th century is American Gothic by Grant Wood. This famous painting depicts a man holding a pitchfork and a woman looking off in the distance in front of white farmhouse. It is now possible to visit the American Gothic House, located in Eldon in southern Iowa. A …
Apr 17
Vancouver, Washington isn’t your mother’s Vancouver. The nearby Portlanders may refer to the city as “Vantucky” to indicate it’s in the sticks, but now it’s getting cool. The downtown and the waterfront is undergoing a revitalization and it’s cool to hang out in “the Couve”. As a guest, I took a brew tour with a brand-new tour …
Apr 04
If you follow this blog, you might notice I like to attend Tulip festivals, having visited festivals in Washington, Michigan, and Iowa. This year, I had a chance to visit the Wooden Shoe Tulip Festival in Woodburn, Oregon. These are my tips about the best time to visit Wooden Shoe Tulip Festival and other tips …
Mar 30
University of Washington Cherry Blossoms Many people go to Japan or Washington, DC for the cherry blossoms, but if you don’t have the time or money to go that far, you can see cherry blossoms at the University of Washington campus. The best time to see the University of Washington cherry blossoms is the end …
Mar 26
There are many things to do at the Salton Sea in California. It’s one of the most unique places I’ve ever visited in the USA… from scenic to quirky, to surreal, there is no other place like it. The Salton Sea is the biggest lake in California and one of the lowest spots in the …
Jan 03
If you’ve ever wondered what a post-apocalyptic USA might look like, look no further than the Salton Sea Ghost Town of Bombay Beach, California. The sign on your drive into Bombay Beach, CA says “Population 295, Elevation – 223 feet.” That’s right – negative 223 feet. This town is probably the lowest town in America. …
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