Nov 23rd, 2009 at 9:30AM: Hank Leukart, while savoring blueberry pie and a cup of chai at the University of Zoka in Seattle proclaimed it the best coffee shop in the world. As what happens when one proclaims something the best in the world, he immediately began to wonder if he overshot by his gushing. What does he know anyway? After all, had he been in every coffee shop in the world? Of course not, but he has been to a ...Click on a label to read posts from that part of the world.
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Great coffee shops around the world: What makes a great one anyway?
Nov 23rd, 2009 at 9:30AM: Hank Leukart, while savoring blueberry pie and a cup of chai at the University of Zoka in Seattle proclaimed it the best coffee shop in the world. As what happens when one proclaims something the best in the world, he immediately began to wonder if he overshot by his gushing. What does he know anyway? After all, had he been in every coffee shop in the world? Of course not, but he has been to a ...Enter to win a Washington State New Moon package
Nov 19th, 2009 at 4:30PM: New Moon comes out in theaters tomorrow, and to capitalize on the excitement, Washington State is offering a New Moon themed package to one lucky winner as part of its "Experience More" giveaway. Each month from November to April, one grand prize and one mini-prize will be awarded.
The grand prize for November is two nights at the Quileute Oceanside Resort, located near La Push Beach ...Talking Travel with Step Back from the Baggage Claim, Jason Barger
Nov 11th, 2009 at 11:30AM: Jason Barger already knew a fair amount about people before he headed off his 7-day, 7-airport travel spree to do nothing but watch them interact. He'd spent many a spring break leading adolescents and adults on house-building ventures in Mexico, a trip that took him through various airports with a band of travelers of all ages, for example.
Wanting more fodder to further develop his ideas about ...The Alaskan roadhouse experience
Oct 26th, 2009 at 8:00AM: Last month, Up Here Magazine ran a feature on the end of the roadhouse. Even if you've never stopped at a roadhouse while driving long distances, you're likely familiar with the sight of them: generally a larger main building with a few gas pumps and a small restaurant, and several cabins fanning out on either side. These days, many of them are sagging in the weeds and boarded up. Up Here cites ...Ten places to eat in Seattle
Oct 21st, 2009 at 12:30PM:
I lived in Seattle for two years, and I'd venture a guess that if the 16,000 or so hours I spent there were broken down, a good 10,000 of them would have been spent eating my way around the city. Based on my highly scientific research (aka, trying nearly every restaurant in town), here are my picks for the top places in Seattle every food-loving tourist should try.
Piroshky Piroshky ...Twilight fans get their own cruise
Oct 20th, 2009 at 9:30AM: Holy "New Moon," I was joking when I referenced a cruise for "Twilight" fans in my article Heterosexual couple booked on a gay cruise sues cruise line, but thanks to the wonderful and well-informed commenters on Digg, I have learned that it's actually a real thing (thanks, darkmagic311). Billed as a "Convention at Sea for Twilight Fans," the Alaska Twilight Cruise will take place on August 8-15, ...100 urban adventures for the city dweller
Sep 20th, 2009 at 9:00AM: Looking for something to do today as the weekend quickly comes to a close? Then look no further than Outside Magazine's list of 100 Urban Adventures. As you can no doubt tell, it contains some of the best activities to do in the great outdoors while remaining well within some of the largest cities in the U.S. Outside turns its attention on such urban centers as New York, Boston, and Chicago, ...Photo of the Day (9.18.09)
Sep 18th, 2009 at 9:00PM:
This HDR shot from Andy Bokanev Photography shows the West Point Lighthouse in Seattle's Discovery Park. Says Andy about the location: "People on the news were saying that there were cougars on the loose in the park. We waited and waited, but nobody from "Desperate Housewives" showed up..."
Go here for a larger version of this shot-- and for an awesome new background for your desktop.
Want ...Galley Gossip: Seattle - it's all about kids, trains and food!
Sep 8th, 2009 at 9:30AM:
THE TRIP:
DAY 1: New York - Seattle
DAY 2: /
DAY 3: Seattle - New York
As soon as I saw that long Seattle layover on the bid sheet, I knew I had to have it. I can't even remember the last time I had a whole day anywhere, let alone a layover with enough time to eat, sleep AND shower! This layover, I knew, would be like the good old days when flying was fun, which is why, I'm sure, several of my ...Photo of the day (8-20-09)
Aug 20th, 2009 at 6:00PM: My family and I are currently on vacation in Seattle. So how could I pass up this picture of the Space Needle for today's photo of the day. Not to mention it was the scene of my first date with my (now) wife back when we were in high school. This photo by AnBok captures the iconic symbol from the perfect vantage point – just behind Lake Union. Well done AnBok! Are you a Flickr user who'd ...Budget vacations from Seattle: Bainbridge Island
Aug 9th, 2009 at 11:00AM:
I arrived in Seattle on my birthday last week, which just happened to be the city's hottest day in history. Temperatures across Puget Sound reached 106 degrees! Needless to say, I needed a break from the heat -- and a break from long hours of driving up the northern California and Oregon coast. A mini-vacation on Bainbridge Island was an ideal break from both the heat, the car, and the city.
...NYC best city for singles (if you own a computer)
Aug 2nd, 2009 at 2:00PM: Looking for love lust on your next vacation? Your next trip should be to New York, which has knocked Atlanta out of the top spot as the best city in the country for singles. And, why wouldn't it? You have more than 8 million people chasing their dreams, so the choices are endless. There's one of everything, so in one night, you could meet every flavor of scumbag available. But, there's an upside ...Layover: Seattle
Aug 1st, 2009 at 10:30AM:
Despite being the largest airport in the Pacific Northwest and serving as the hub for Alaska Airlines,(and its subsidiary, Horizon Air) Seattle's Sea-Tac Airport is surprisingly easy to navigate. Airport Revenue News honored it with the Best Overall Concessions award, and it does offer some great restaurants and shopping to keep you busy on a short layover.
If your plane isn't delayed on arrival ...Sexologist has carry-on inspected, TSA keeps cool
Jul 19th, 2009 at 5:00PM: Robocop sets off alarms. Of course, this "Robocop" is the nickname sexologist David Steinberg has for an 8-inch solid brass sex toy. Even a TSA official could see that one coming. This device was stored safely at home, but Steinberg's bag of goodies still attracted inspector attention at the airport in Seattle.
For once, it may have been prudent to respond, "No," when asked if the security ...Five ways to get dirty this summer
Jun 18th, 2009 at 3:00PM: Grabbing the railing on the subway? For some of us, it's a fact of life, but I'm told there are plenty of people out there who liken it to shoving your hand in a toilet. According to a recent TripAdvisor poll of more than 4,000 travelers, around one-third consider themselves to be "germaphobic" since the H1N1 swine flu outbreak.
So, where do germaphobes go? I imagine they hang out in hospitals ...Only in Alaska: Driving the Alaska highway
Jun 4th, 2009 at 9:00AM: Driving the Alaska Highway (casually called the "Alcan") is the ultimate road trip: more than 1400 miles of road, filled with mountain ranges,spindly boreal forests, po-dunk diner-and-gas-station towns, bison herds, scenic detours and flying gravel. Constructed as a link between Alaska and the contiguous US, the highway was completed in 1943, though the regions harsh environment forces ...Seattle's Memorial Day tradition: Northwest Folklife Festival
May 23rd, 2009 at 1:00PM: Folklife--it's not what you're thinking. It's cooler. At this weekend's Northwest Folklife Festival in Seattle, zydeco meets storytelling meets taiko drumming. When it comes down to it, folklife just means eclectic, spirited music and art. And if by chance you run into an act that you don't like, just follow the advice that someone gave me: keep moving until you find one that you do. There are ...Budget Vacations from Seattle: Puget Sound and San Juan Islands
May 6th, 2009 at 4:30PM: A short boat ride from Seattle but worlds away in pace and atmosphere, the Puget Sound and San Juan islands appeal to bikers, kayakers, artists, and those simply seeking a romantic long weekend. Two-lane roads wind through cedar rain forests and farmers' fields, and much of the islands has a decidedly rural feel. An abundance of state parks means there's plenty of picnicking and camping options ...Chattanooga, Portsmouth among top art destinations in the U.S.
Apr 18th, 2009 at 3:00PM: Who thought that Tennessee and New Hampshire would be some of the top towns in the country for art lovers. AmericanStyle magazine just issued the results of its twelfth annual arts destinations poll. Some spots are predictable. Others, like Chattanooga, will just blow your mind. This is the first year Chattanooga made the list, shooting all the way up to second in the mid-sized city category. If ...Cruise ship shift from Vancouver to Seattle means cheaper deals for travelers
Mar 23rd, 2009 at 9:30AM: Starting in 2010, Carnival Cruise Lines will shift its 2,124 passenger ship Carnival Spirit from Vancouver to Seattle. Although this is great news for passengers wishing for less expensive cruises to Alaska, it's bad for Vancouver.
According to this The Vancouver Sun article, the ship typically has meant $18 million dollars for the city in business revenue each year. The switch is not because ...
