The ultimate weekend getaway has just a few key elements: exciting outdoor activities, fantastic food and beautiful landscapes. Ideally, add places to drink while taking in those beautiful landscapes! It’s no secret that I’ve loved living in Anacortes. I also think it’s one of the best weekend getaway destinations in Washington. Even more so in the […]
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The Ultimate Weekend Guide to La Conner: a small town with flower power
Each spring, Washington’s Skagit Valley bursts into life. The snow subsides and sunshine beats down on the lowlands. The grey skies finally turn blue and muddy fields become painted in colours of yellow, pink, red and orange as daffodils and tulips bloom as far as the eye can see. The region’s unique spring colours and […]
8 sweet spring weekend escapes in Washington State
Now is the perfect time for spring weekend escapes in Washington State. The days are getting warmer and longer, but many destinations are yet to see the busy crowds of summer break. One thing is for certain, spring is a beautiful time to explore. Winter worshippers will find there are still plenty of ski adventures to […]
Red wine and chocolate overload on the Whidbey Island Wine Trail
When talking Washington wines, most minds wander east to Yakima, Walla Walla and the Rattlesnake Hills. However much closer to home lies a small but special scene of its own: the Whidbey Island Wine Trail. Here on a rural island in the Puget Sound, a handful of wineries are producing innovative, delicious and award winning […]
Expat Escapades November 2016
It’s 6am and I’m sitting bright eyed at my laptop with a hot cup of coffee. It’s unusual for me to be excited about anything this early on a Monday, but today is special: we’re expecting the first snow of the season! Snow is quite a rarity in Anacortes as the town is so close […]
America does have a great coffee culture, I promise – a practical guide to java in the USA
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 […]