Spending nearly a third of my time in the last year traveling the western United States in a travel trailer has been quite a change for me. Trips thus far haven’t exceeded six weeks, so I’ve never really longed for home – instead I’ve relished each adventure. What I found quickly, however, was that pantry …
Delicious Destinations | Hood Canal
My hopes in 2020 for 2021 were for this to be a year of domestic travel – rollin’ along the highways throughout the west, exploring into the desert southwest, and continuing to New Orleans and beyond. COVID, however, has required me to re-adjust these plans to keep my travel not only as safe as possible, …
2023 Holiday Giving Guide
Get out, enjoy the PNW, and find some new, unique businesses that’ll suit everyone on your gift-giving list!
Tasty Travels | 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. …
Sunshine-Bound Travel | Jalama Beach
Aprils in Washington can be challenging, and this year was no exception with colder-than-usual temperatures and no wildflowers in sight. So, once again I packed up the pug and a month’s worth of supplies and headed for adventures in sun-drenched California. Our new inTech Magnolia travel trailer was home for 30+ days on the road, …
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 …
Trailer Adventures: California Dreaming
Gloomy skies in the Pacific Northwest called for a big dose of California sunshine. Come along and read about the adventure!
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 …
My PNW Guide to Gifting
Gift ideas from PNW-based businesses are the best way to share a little of the Northwest with others!
Why No Ads?
I love perusing websites and while I understand the need for folks to monetize, I also find posts that stretch the story out simply to make more ad space to be highly annoying. I won’t do that. I promise! My goal is to be honest and authentic — that makes things really easy for me, …

