If there’s one thing that bums me out more than One Nation supporters, Pitbull songs, or canned food without a pull ring, it’s Australians returning from a trip to the US without finding any good American coffee. Because it’s EVERYWHERE! Nary an American holiday can pass without a fellow Australian taking to Facebook to lament the […]
Month: November 2016
Glaciers and golden larches: hiking and camping in North Cascades National Park
Just days after returning from our epic southern USA road trip, I got itchy feet. Fall was in full swing and I wanted to experience the best Washington had to offer. I knew the way to do that would be hiking and camping in North Cascades National Park. North Cascades has quickly become my favourite hiking […]
Expat Escapades October 2016
It’s crazy to think October was the first month since March that I’ve been without hosting duties or interstate travel. While having a quiet house has been odd, it has been nice to settle back into local life, prioritise Washington based adventures and enjoy the best of fall. Despite shorter travel distances, the month wasn’t […]
Small Town Scenes: Halloween in Anacortes
Halloween in Anacortes is a whole lot of fun. All the local bars, cafes and shops really get into the festivities and decorations – you’ll find corn, pumpkins, flowers, cotton ‘spider webs’ and burlap everywhere. The Skagit Valley area bursts with fresh autumnal produce, and farmstores like Schuh Farms and Gordon Skagit Farms are at their best. And […]
Thoughts on today and the future
Yesterday I had my first real stack on my mountain bike (remember how I like to try new things, albeit usually unsuccessfully?). I’m talking a fall that had me flat on my back in the mud, and the bike on top of me like it was Dorothy’s farmhouse and I was the Wicked Witch of the East. […]
Sampling Stumptown: finding the best food and brews in Portland
Consistently named one of America’s best food cities, it’s not unusual that eating is a major part of any Portland getaway. While I’ve already written about what to do in Stumptown, it’s now time for a delicious reminisce of the best food and brews in Portland. Portland isn’t too focused on fine dining. True to its […]