Kid Friendly Hikes on Oahu
When we headed to Hawaii this past summer, I don’t think I spent as much time researching anything as I did finding kid friendly hikes on Oahu! Hiking was a must-do activity for us, and there are some hikes on Oahu that are legendary. But I also know that there are many hikes on the island that are too difficult or too dangerous for our children (and probably for my husband and me too if we are being honest!). So the search...
Waterfalls in Washington State Near Seattle
Waterfalls in Washington When my husband and I spent a long weekend in Seattle earlier this fall, it was a non-negotiable for me that we would take a day to head out of the city and see the gorgeous nature that Washington is also known for. Waterfalls near Seattle were one of the first things that I searched for and we were awe struck at the natural beauty that we found at Snoqualmie Falls. I wish that we could have visited all of the...
Where to Spend Christmas in California
When most people think of California, they think beaches and palm trees and never ending sunshine. And sometimes that’s true! But the mountains, vineyards, redwoods, and mild, but chilly Decembers, also make for some of the best places to spend Christmas in California. Some of the links below are affiliate links which means that we earn a small commission if you choose to purchase – at no additional cost to you. We only...
Bill Speidel’s Underground Tour in Pioneer Square: Best Seattle Tour Guide
Pioneer Square is a historical section of Seattle that shows off its charming, historical side right when you step foot in it. A valuable addition to our weekend in Seattle and home to Bill Speidel’s Underground Tour, where you will find Seattle’s true history. Bill Speidel’s Underground Tour Seattle History with a Side of Comedy When googling things to do in Seattle, you are most surely going to come across “Underground Tour”...
Pike Place Food Tour with Eat Seattle Tours
When we first started researching things to do in Seattle, we knew that a Pike Place Market food tour would be on our weekend Seattle Itinerary. We debated visiting the market on our own, but ultimately decided to try out a chef-guided Pike Place Market Tour with Eat Seattle Tours. We are beyond thrilled that we did! Updated May 2022 The benefits of taking a Pike Place food tour in Seattle over strolling around on your own: skipping...
How to Visit Chihuly Garden and Glass in Seattle
Don’t you love when you take a trip and one of the highlights turns out to be something that you didn’t expect? While I have an appreciation for art museums, I confess that I sometimes visit them out of obligation. You know, just because it is something that I am supposed to see in any given city. However, when I began researching Seattle and Chihuly Garden and Glass kept surfacing, I got the feeling that there was something special...