Travel, Art, and Life with Photos
When you’re at an open house, there are several things to pay extra attention to, things to look for, things to check, and questions to ask. Exterior Sliding: should be in good condition Windows: should be in good condition and flashing when necessary, are they double pane windows? Landscaping: is water flowing away from the […]
Los Angeles is the City of Angels and it is big city that has a ton of traffic and is kinda gross in some areas (Downtown). It’s a lot of Hollywood glitz and glamour, but it’s all fake. At the same time, it’s also a very fun city with lots of restaurants, things to do, […]
Only a little over an hour from Seattle, Deception Pass State Park is a beauty to visit all year-round. While a bright, sunny day is ideal and will get you the best photos and views, even a cloudy day is irresistible for those looking to get away from the city. The park is 4,134 acres […]
In general, if you like seafood, you should be eating SEAFOOD in Seattle – all kinds of salmon, oysters, and Dungeness crab! But, if you don’t, do not worry, I still have you covered. We have all types of tasty cuisine in Seattle. Items listed in priority order within their category, neighborhood in parentheses, and […]
Did you already finish the Best Things to Do IN Seattle? Then, you need to get OUT of Seattle and into the best surrounding areas. Here are the most important places to check out for repeat Seattle visitors or Seattle residents listed in priority order. After you finish the tourist hot spots, then go discover […]
Here are the most important things to do for new Seattle visitors listed in priority order. Then, after you finish this list of tourist hot spots, go discover the mountains with the locals or hop on the ferries to the nearby islands which is detailed here: Best Things to Do OUTSIDE of Seattle. Seattle neighborhood […]
These are all the hikes I’ve done in Washington State. So far, I only do day hikes but eventually I’ll do overnight backpacking ones. Featured image above is Chain Lakes Loop. Hikes Completed (61) The indented hikes means you can do 2 hikes in 1 go because they branch off as detours. Everything is in […]
Above is a summertime photo I took while on Palisade Lakes trail in Mt. Rainier National Park. This is a list of hikes on my to-do list.
Here’s a comprehensive list of things to pack when you’re day hiking in the warmer months (late spring to early fall) in PNW (Pacific Northwest). Not all items will apply in all cases. Above is a picture of Hex Mountain in Cle Elum, WA. Clothes & Accessories ←Checkbox Puffy jacket: to stay warm as layers […]
Visiting Northern California, I decided to make a day trip to Point Lobos. It’s a California state park. It costs $10 per car ($9 for seniors). You can go day hiking but no camping, no dogs, and no bikes. The roads are very well paved with nice, modern bathrooms at the major parking lots and […]