independent, intentional travel
Part of the 4T Trail experience
One summer, Matt and I flew up to the Pacific Northwest for a trip with a group of his college friends. After a few days in the mountains near Cougar, WA, we headed to Portland to hike the 4T Trail. I’d never heard of it before (not surprising) but Matt’s friends who live in Washington, Josh and Mackenzie, had done it before. So they took us to do it.
Here’s everything you need to know about the 4T Trail in Portland. [Read more…]
Our trip from Portland to Mt. Rainier to Olympic brought us tons of amazing views, like this one.
A few weeks ago, our beloved exchange student Gaia left the United States to return home to Italy. It was tough on all of us — particularly on my 16-year-old sister Carrie. The girls had become extremely close over the past 10+ months, and it wasn’t easy when Gaia’s time in the U.S. came to an end.
I wanted to help Carrie cheer up, so I decided to take her on a trip. Last year, the two of us visited Seattle and Vancouver together; despite our extensive travels, the Pacific Northwest was a region we’d left largely unexplored. This year’s destination: Portland, Mt. Rainier National Park, and Olympic National Park.
We spent 4 full days and 2 half-days of travel. I’ve broken down my itinerary below — keep reading if you’re interested in planning your own trip! [Read more…]
Guess what? Today is my 25th birthday! It feels a little weird to think I’m officially a quarter-of-a-century old, but I wanted to write something a little special to celebrate. I’ve had an awesome year full of travel, so I thought it would be fun to look back on my top 25 travel experiences from the past year. [Read more…]
Even if you only have 24 hours in Seattle, Pike Place Market is a must
When you think of Seattle, rainy days may come to mind. But I’m happy to report that it’s actually possible to have amazing weather! My sister Carrie and I spent a few days in Seattle and Vancouver in August, and we were #blessed with blue skies and lots of sunshine.
While Seattle is a big enough city to keep you busy for weeks, sometimes you only have a short time to spend there. And if that’s the case, here are three things you can do if you have 24 hours in Seattle. [Read more…]