From early April to early May, we spent a month exploring Washington. Washington hadn't been a state that was on my radar as somewhere I particularly cared about visiting, but that was my mistake. It's amazing! From the eastern side of the state in Spokane to the western side … [Read more...] about Here’s Our Best & Worst Things From Washington
7 Days In Port Angeles, WA: Here’s What We Did
After 10 days in Spokane, 5 days in Leavenworth and 6 days in Seattle, our final stop in Washington state was Port Angeles. Port Angeles is on the Olympic Peninsula, just north of Olympic National Park. Although it's only ~60 miles northwest of Seattle, it takes longer than … [Read more...] about 7 Days In Port Angeles, WA: Here’s What We Did
Seattle’s Space Needle: Do Look Down!
In addition to Starbucks, Microsoft and Frasier, one of the things that Seattle is best known for is the Space Needle. Constructed in 1961, it was opened to the public in 1962 in time for the World's Fair which took place in Seattle that year. At 605 ft high at the top of its … [Read more...] about Seattle’s Space Needle: Do Look Down!
40 Photos From The Stunning Chihuly Garden And Glass Art Museum In Seattle, WA
Confession time: Shae and I aren't art lovers. Well, not for the most part anyway. We love Thomas Dambo's sculptures and have enjoyed other pieces of art (including quirky pieces like Matchstick Marvels) around the country that we've seen on our 50 state road trip, but art … [Read more...] about 40 Photos From The Stunning Chihuly Garden And Glass Art Museum In Seattle, WA
14 Fun & Tasty Things To Do In Leavenworth, WA
After 10 days in Spokane, our next stop in Washington was Leavenworth. We stayed there for five nights and had a wonderful time. Leavenworth is a mountain city styled after a Bavarian village. As a result, stores, restaurants and even hotels in the city have to be built with … [Read more...] about 14 Fun & Tasty Things To Do In Leavenworth, WA
Hotel Review: Hampton Inn Leavenworth, WA
On our way from Spokane to Seattle, we decided to spend five nights in Leavenworth, a Bavarian-style city in the middle of the state. We stayed at the Hampton Inn Leavenworth which is in a convenient location only a mile from downtown and right next to a grocery store. Our … [Read more...] about Hotel Review: Hampton Inn Leavenworth, WA
Riding The Alpine Coaster At Leavenworth Adventure Park
The moment I saw that there was an Alpine Coaster at Leavenworth Adventure Park in Washington state, I knew I had to ride it. Growing up in southeast England, I have fond memories of going to Windsor Safari Park as a kid. It's now where Legoland is located, but in its former … [Read more...] about Riding The Alpine Coaster At Leavenworth Adventure Park
Road Trip Stats: Month 76 – April 2024
We headed into April optimistic about our chances of staying under budget for the month. That's because most of our accommodation for the month had been booked using points, so there was much less cash outlay in that category compared to normal. In the end we did stay well … [Read more...] about Road Trip Stats: Month 76 – April 2024
10 Days In Spokane: Here’s What We Did
Spokane, WA is one of my new favorite cities. Highly walkable, beautiful outdoor areas, amazing waterfalls, excellent breweries, wineries and cideries, good food and much more. We spent 10 days there recently and had a fantastic time, so much so that we're planning a quick … [Read more...] about 10 Days In Spokane: Here’s What We Did
Riding The Numerica SkyRide At Riverfront Spokane: Amazing Falls Views
Spokane, WA is a beautiful city, with one of its best features being the numerous waterfalls that can be found along the Spokane River running through downtown. Riverfront Park is a great area to walk around to view those falls, but the city has a feature that makes viewing … [Read more...] about Riding The Numerica SkyRide At Riverfront Spokane: Amazing Falls Views