Written by

Seattle Maven

Former concierge, frequent bruncher, forever pug-lover, animated talker, wandering hiker, enthusiastic traveler, authentic writer and hollandaise fan.
Join me in my travels locally (Seattle & PNW) and throughout the world!

Showing: 1 - 10 of 15 RESULTS
Food Play Travel

Tasty Trips | Leavenworth

I’m no stranger to Leavenworth, as many of my followers know. Being born and raised in the Bavarian village, I’ve got some deep insight to the ins and outs of this place that’s hard to beat. Staying for a week, a few days, or just a day trip, there’s something for everyone in this post. …

Food Travel

Tasty Trips | Hey Hey, Walla Walla!

Over the river, through the woods, and across a no-man’s land in southeastern Washington lies a trove of wine, food and views. With a rich history as the hub of the Seattle-Walla Walla railroad, Walla Walla was once the center of activity in Washington Territory, and is now just as much a hub for spectacular …

Food Travel

Tasty Trips | My Own Private Wydaho

In the furthest eastern reaches in the state of Idaho, just west across the mountains from Jackson Hole, Wyoming, sits an unpretentious valley just waiting for exploration. Nestled between in the shadows cast as the sun rises to the east of the Teton mountains, this gem-of-a-valley embraces three distinctive small towns: Driggs, Victor, and Tetonia. …

Food Travel

Tasty Trips | Sandpoint, Idaho

Who knew that just across the Idaho border, at the northwest tip of Lake Pend Oreille, the little city of Sandpoint was so delicious?! It’s never been on my radar before, and perhaps I assumed the food desert of northern Montana extended west. Regardless, I’m happy to have assumed wrong! Tucked at the base of …

Travel

Trailer Tales | The Maiden Voyage

I could sub-head this post as: Everything I Need to Know about RVing I Learned from Desi Arnaz. Imagine my surprise in mid-May when I won a Twitter contest with Marcus Lemonis (CEO of Camping World) and became the proud new owner of a Coleman Lantern LT travel trailer. After hours of exclaiming, “No way …

Food Play Travel

Delicious Destinations | Whidbey Island

I’d like to think my exploration of Whidbey Island wasn’t that unlike that of the island’s namesake – sailing master Joseph Whidbey. While his most treasured find was Deception Pass, my finds were undoubtedly more plentiful and included nearly a dozen delicious restaurants, countless friendly locals, and endless stellar viewpoints. This delicious destination is one …

Food Travel

Delicious Destinations | Seattle

Aka: When Your Delicious Destination is Right Outside Your Door! Where the frigid waters of Puget Sound meet the thriving metropolitan city of Seattle is my latest delicious destination. With cocktails and fabulous food on nearly every corner, it was a no-brainer for a BFF weekend with my friend, Rosie. With stretchy-pants and draped-dresses packed, …