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  • 16 Must-Do Activities in St. Augustine, Florida

    St. Augustine, Florida was founded in 1565 by Spanish settlers, making it the oldest continuously occupied European settlement in the continental United States. Known as the nation’s Oldest City (as well as the Ancient City), this small town has more than enough to keep visitors occupied for an extended weekend, with charming cobblestone streets, historic… [Continue Reading]

    16 Must-Do Activities in St. Augustine, Florida
  • 3 Days in Banff National Park During Shoulder Season

    Despite the fact that Banff National Park is only a 1.5 hour flight and 2-hour car ride away from the Seattle airport, I’ve never been for a visit. A few weeks ago, I had a chance to visit Banff National Park, thanks to Banff and Lake Louise Tourism. I was fortunate to visit during the… [Continue Reading]

    3 Days in Banff National Park During Shoulder Season
  • Iceland Trip Cost: How Much I Spent on a Two-Week Road Trip for Two

    How Much Does an Iceland Trip Cost? Thanks to Icelandair and WOW Air, it’s usually pretty cheap to fly to Iceland. Once you land, you’ll see prices that will make you scratch your head and question reality. Hotels, gas and food are all much more expensive than you’re accustomed to back home, so unless you… [Continue Reading]

    Iceland Trip Cost: How Much I Spent on a Two-Week Road Trip for Two
  • Two-Week Iceland Itinerary: The Highlands, South Coast and Glacier Lagoon Ultimate Guide

    Two-Week Iceland Itinerary In late June/early July 2018, my husband and I went on a two-week road trip in Iceland, covering the Golden Circle, highlands, South Coast and the glacier lagoon. While we could’ve driven around the entire country on the Ring Road in two weeks, we opted to do less driving and spend a… [Continue Reading]

    Two-Week Iceland Itinerary: The Highlands, South Coast and Glacier Lagoon Ultimate Guide
  • 56 Photos That Will Make You Want to Travel to Iceland

    I spent two weeks in Iceland at the end of June and beginning of July, visiting areas like the Golden Circle, Kerlingarfjöll, Landmannalaugar, Háifoss, Seljalandsfoss, Skógafoss, Vik, Westmann Islands and Jökulsárlón. The diversity of scenery was incredible and I look forward to making a return visit someday. I plan on writing a detailed guide to my two-week itinerary, but in the… [Continue Reading]

    56 Photos That Will Make You Want to Travel to Iceland

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Help save Kauai’s shelter dogs

September 14, 2014 | by Rebecca Pattee

Help save Kauai’s shelter dogs

Before my recent trip to Kauai, I was browsing the Alaska Airlines Flyertalk forum and came across a post asking for volunteers to help transport pets from the Kauai Humane Society to one of the non-stop destinations Alaska Airlines serves from Lihue. I love supporting shelter animals in any way . . .

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Review: Alaska Airlines First Class: Seattle to Lihue, Kauai

September 12, 2014 | by Rebecca Pattee

Review: Alaska Airlines First Class: Seattle to Lihue, Kauai

I'm an MVP Gold with Alaska Airlines which means that I often have the opportunity to instantly upgrade to First Class, such was the case with my 10-year anniversary trip to Kauai. Alaska is a favorite among Seattle-ites and the only carrier to offer non-stop service to Kauai from . . .

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In Pictures: London’s Borough Market

August 16, 2014 | by Rebecca Pattee

In Pictures: London’s Borough Market

On my recent trip to London and Scotland, I spent half a day roaming around Borough Market, stuffing my face full of delicious food. Borough Market, located in Southwark, is a gourmet food market, consisting of over 70 vendors, ranging from cured meats to gourmet cakes. While it's not a hidden gem, . . .

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Off-road adventures in central Washington

August 16, 2014 | by Rebecca Pattee

Off-road adventures in central Washington

Last weekend, my husband and I took out the jeep (aka Zombklr) for some off-roading and camping fun in the central Cascades. Our destination was Gallagher Head Lake, part of the Okanogan-Wenatchee National Forest, just past Salmon La Sac, ending at the base of Hawkins Mountain. The real adventure . . .

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19 essentials every traveler needs

August 1, 2014 | by Rebecca Pattee

19 essentials every traveler needs

Don’t leave home without these must-have items. Carry-on luggage Don’t rely on airlines to get your valuables from point A to point B. If you’re traveling with irreplaceable items, such as prescription medication, jewelry, computers or anything else you wouldn’t want to lose, make sure to . . .

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5 comfortable (and stylish) shoes for travel

July 6, 2014 | by Rebecca Pattee

5 comfortable (and stylish) shoes for travel

On my last trip to Europe, I traveled and average of 10 miles per day on foot and was thankful for my Nike 3.0 Dance Studio shoes. I made the mistake of wearing ballet flats one day on the trip and my feet ended up swollen and covered in blisters. You’ll likely want to bring along an extra pair of . . .

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In Photos: Caye Caulker, Belize

July 6, 2014 | by Rebecca Pattee

In Photos: Caye Caulker, Belize

I visited Belize in January 2014 as part of a Guatemala, Belize and Mexico comfort tour with Intrepid Travel. The 9-day tour started in Antigua, Guatemala and ended in Playa del Carmen, Mexico. In this edition of In Photos, I'm going to focus on beautiful Belize, where the highlight was by far a . . .

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I’m afraid of flying (but I do it anyway)

July 5, 2014 | by Rebecca Pattee

I’m afraid of flying (but I do it anyway)

The cabin of the plane was completely dark except for the occasional flash of lightning. The plane started to bounce around the clouds, prompting an announcement from the captain that the landing into Bogota would be fairly turbulence due to some thunderstorms. My palms start to sweat and my heart . . .

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My name is Rebecca, and I'm passionate about traveling. Join me as I share travel tips, photos and stories, in hopes to provide others who work full-time with the inspiration to travel.

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