A few months ago I had the chance to spend a few days in the middle of the week, in early April, exploring the San Juan Islands in Washington. We went without a set plan in mind and in the middle of the off-season, two things I don’t usually do, and it was fantastic. I … Continue reading
One of the easiest and cheapest ways to see your hometown or state with the fresh eyes of a traveler is by changing your mode of transportation. Switching from four-wheels to two, or from two to six, or whatever other combinations I could endlessly concoct, can really change the way you see the places that … Continue reading
Its ten minutes to midnight and the corner of 17th and Burnside in Portland, Oregon is swarming with them. Some line the corners of the street, others crowd together overflowing the sidewalks, and many more spill into the street, prompting honking from cars unable to pass and adding to the already growing buzz of energy. … Continue reading
