Whale watching in the San Juan Islands is one of the most unique and special experiences one can have in the remote areas of Washington State. Orcas are undoubtedly one of the most fascinating creatures in the ocean. Since moving to the Pacific Northwest, I’ve been hoping for an orca encounter of my own, but thus […]
Month: July 2016
Best sights and hikes in Deception Pass State Park

Home to rugged coastal headlands and dense forest, peaceful coves and picture-perfect panoramas of the Olympic Mountains, Deception Pass State Park offers gorgeous surrounds for hiking and sight-seeing. Its immense reputation is matched by its proportions. By numbers, Deception Pass State Park has 4,134 acres of ancient forest, 15 miles of saltwater shoreline, four freshwater […]
Expat Escapades May 2016

May can only be described as total, utter madness – in the best way possible. Packed with action, it’s probably why I’m writing the Expat Escapades May edition in July. May was the month of most’s: the most cities visited, the most miles driven, the most national parks hiked through, and certainly the most ice-cream […]