In more than three years living in Seattle, I had never made it out to the Olympic Peninsula, though I had wanted to go since my first week in Washington. So when I accepted a job that would be bringing me back to Texas at the end of 2020, it became my mission to make sure I took a trip …
Things to Do During a Long Weekend in Gulf Shores, Alabama
Looking for a fun and affordable beach vacation here in the U.S.? Might we recommend Gulf Shores, Alabama? I know what you’re thinking – wait, Alabama? Does Alabama even have beaches? Yes, you read that correctly, and yes, they do! Little did we know that the Gulf Coast has some of the most beautiful beaches in the world, and Gulf …
Solo Adventures in the Pacific Northwest
Come July, I decided it was time for a vacation before I got super busy at work in the fall, and given we are living in a COVID-19 world, I came to the conclusion that this meant I was going to have a vacation with me, myself, and my dog, Misha. I knew by this time that I would most …
A Summer Getaway to Sun Valley, Idaho
2020 slowed down travel for many, if not most of us, so when my parents decided that they were going to drive from Houston, Texas to Sun Valley, Idaho for the month of June to avoid the Texas heat, I was overjoyed – not just because they were close enough for me to go visit them from Seattle, but also …