When my friend, Mo, and I were planning our trip last fall to Abu Dhabi in February to visit our friend, Allie, we were a bit unsure of how we'd transport ourselves to the capital of the United Arab Emirates. There were pros and cons to all the options. Then we came across one route… Continue reading 13-hour Paris layover: lots of walking, trying to stay awake and attempting to not get too upset at Charles de Gaulle Airport
Tag: day trip
Canada for the Fourth!
Going to Vancouver, BC for a day trip isn't that outrageous of an activity for me. It's only about a three-hour drive from Seattle, depending on traffic and the wait time at the US-Canada border, of course. My husband and I decided to go up to Vancouver on the Fourth of July because we had… Continue reading Canada for the Fourth!
An island jaunt
One of the nice things about Seattle is that there are so many options for quick day trips or weekend getaways that make you feel like you are hundreds of miles away from the city. Exhibit A: Taking the ferry to Bainbridge Island. My BFF had planned an outing to Bainbridge Island as a belated… Continue reading An island jaunt
