Pacific Northwest

When you visit Washington, DC, you’ll discover a dining scene as vibrant and diverse as the country itself.  The District is undeniably a culinary attraction, as evidenced by its annual …

Washington offers numerous work opportunities, access to majestic outdoor places, and moderate year-round temperatures. This makes Washington, DC, one of the most desirable cities to live in. However, despite the …

According to the locals, legends of treachery between pirates and merchants, and dominating battles among tribes across a deadly strait, gave Door County, Wisconsin, the reverent title of “Death’s Door.” …

There is no shortage of top-notch Italian restaurants in Washington, DC. These restaurants offer a wide variety of cuisines; some are the creations of native Italian cooks, while others adapt …

Bainbridge Island is located on Kitsap Peninsula in Washington. It’s just a 30-minute ferry ride from Seattle, but when you step off the ferry, it’s another world. What you don’t …

Yakima Valley is touted by many as the Garden of Eden in the Pacific Northwest. Forty different crops are grown in this valley and turn the slogan “Farm-to-Table” from a …

Portland sits at the confluence of the Columbia and Willamette Rivers, on the former land of the Multnomah people, who resided in villages near beaches along the rivers. Nestled in …

Washington, D.C. is famous for a number of things. The city is home to some of the country’s most prestigious museums and the site of the country’s most important historical …

Seattle seafood restaurants are world-renowned. However, some seafood restaurants in Seattle stand out from the rest because of their atmospheres, such as Walrus and the Carpenter or RockCreek, or because …

Centrally located in Oregon, Bend is an attractive city with many outdoor activities. But the outdoors will probably leave you hungry at some point.  There is a bustling local culinary …

If you’re visiting the largest city in the state of South Dakota, Sioux Falls, chances are that your mind is set on a few things; you want to get a …

Bellevue is one of my favorite Seattle neighborhoods. Although Seattle is home to a wide variety of cool bars and restaurants, I’ve found that there’s something for everyone in this …

Within the Central Oregon region of the United States lies the small town of Sisters at the foot of the Cascade Mountains. From hiking trails to casual walks to cycling …

Popularly known as the home of Nintendo of America and Microsoft, Redmond is a fantastic city in Washington State. A bicycle race and parade are held every year along with …

Situated on the coast of Puget Sound, about thirty miles south of Seattle, you’ll find the city of Tacoma. Tacoma is called “The City of Arts and Innovation,” a designation …

The Capitol Riverfront is booming. Home to the Nationals Baseball Team and the D.C. Nationals Soccer Team, the 500-acre neighborhood is undergoing a revitalization. Plans for the area included over …

Barracks Row or Eighth Street, SE, has been a thriving business district since 1799. It was the first commercial center in Washington, D.C. The proximity to the Anacostia River made …

Over a hundred years ago, my ancestors moved from Ireland to the tiny town called Ruston, which at the time was an enclave surrounded mostly by rural landscape, except for …

Before I go and talk about the best Troutdale restaurants, let me give you an eye watering perspective of this city. A sense of excitement abounds when you pull off …

There is a vibrant food scene happening now in Vancouver WA restaurants. Yes, there is another Vancouver and it is in the U.S. Many don’t know any other Vancouver than …