You can’t go anywhere these days without running into a Starbucks. The coffeehouse is a global empire. Like the common cold, Starbucks’ popularity is a contagion that keeps spreading. They all virtually look the same, except one. You’d swear the original Seattle, Washington Starbucks is a knock-off. Let’s start with the obvious—the topless mermaid logo….
As the spring sun begins to thaw the frost of winter, nature awakens in a kaleidoscope of colors, nowhere more splendidly than in the Skagit Valley of Washington state. Each year, the Skagit Valley Tulip Festival transforms this picturesque region into a breathtaking panorama of tulip fields, drawing visitors from far and wide to witness…
(Mellow Wanderer, Seattle) The minute you step out of SEA-TAC airport and take a 10 minute walk to Seattle’s light rail, you know you’re in a special city. Seattle gets it, with easy affordable mass transit. Forget the car. You can see all the top Seattle attractions and link to all the unique eclectic…
(Mellow Wanderer, Seattle) Good morning coffee in Seattle! Kind of a light drizzle AM, bit of a chill in the air. Wandered into Sugar Bakery for a pick me up. According to my barista Zack, this section of Seattle is called First Hill a.k.a Pill Hill for all the surrounding hospitals & med clinics, including, he…
