An Olympic National Park road trip has been on my Washington to do list since we landed in America. It has to be one of the most diverse national parks on the planet. Stretching over nearly a million acres on Washington’s west coast, its beauty encompasses wild beaches, rugged coastlines, wet dense rainforest, epic mountain […]
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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 […]
A ski weekend at Crystal Mountain Resort, Washington

While my love affair with Washington State is still at Level 5 Tom-Cruise-jumping-on-Oprah’s-couch proportions, the harsh reality is that my time here is running out. This winter is our last in the US (for now at least). So I have been using these last few weeks of snow to complete big ticket items that have been […]