Viking Days in Seattle
Scandinavia is home to breathtaking landscapes, exciting cities, and some of the most creative chefs in the world, like Andreas Viestad from Norway, and Rene Redzepi of [...]
Seattle
Make like a salmon, and head to the Ballard Locks!
Every summer thousands of king, coho and sockeye salmon return to Puget Sound on their journey home to spawn in the streams and rivers around Seattle. After hatching in [...]
A taste of Belgium in the Pacific Northwest
Brussels is one of my favorite European cities. I can spend hours strolling through its neighborhoods, admiring the beautiful architecture and of course, indulging in [...]
Day trip to Vashon Island
Seattle is a city for water lovers. It sits on Elliot Bay – and the Puget Sound and San Juan Islands are just a short boat ride away. Our weather is notoriously [...]
Eat like a German in Seattle
Ok, so you’ve visited Germany, or maybe you even lived there, and now you have fond memories and cravings for bratwurst, brezels and all the other yummy foods you [...]
Historic West Seattle Murals
If you walk around West Seattle along California Avenue, you may notice a series of colorful murals painted on the sides of some of the neighborhood buildings. Beginning in [...]
Lincoln Park, Seattle
Living in Seattle, nature is all around us. This is especially so in West Seattle. Separated from Seattle metro by a bridge and Elliot Bay, it’s a great place to [...]
Ballard in Springtime
Ballard is one of Seattle’s many distinct neighborhoods with its own unique flavor that mixes old-time fishing history and dive bars with trendy shops and restaurants. [...]
Signs of Spring in Seattle
When the sun comes out in Seattle during the gray late winter months as Spring slowly teases us with its approach, everyone’s mood is instantly boosted. People are so [...]
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