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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Expat Escapades April 2017
The countdown for returning to Australia is officially on. As I write this, Tom and I have just under six weeks before we board our flight from Seattle, bound for home. It’s equal parts upsetting and exciting, and for the past few months I’ve been bouncing back and forwards between the two emotions like a […]
Gone Fishin’: salmon fishing in the San Juan Islands
With just a little over two months left in Washington State, Tom and I have been eagerly trying to tick off a few bucket list experiences that we hadn’t yet accomplished. Batter up: salmon fishing in the San Juan Islands. This area is a year-round salmon mecca, and not so coincidentally, Anacortes is a major […]
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 […]
Expat Escapades February 2017
February was basically the antithesis of January’s crazed travels and adventures. This month featured plenty of time home in Anacortes without international excursions. And we only hosted one group of Aussie visitors – so very quiet! Because after the year kicked off with two destination weddings, and 10 day jaunts to both the UK and […]
Expat Escapades December 2016
December brought a month of cheer with family visitors and adventures both in Washington and abroad. The snow I’d so eagerly awaited in November arrived with a vengeance – we were gifted with many snow days throughout the month, and only once had to push my car out of the cul-de-sac (lesson learned: two wheel drives […]