With personal and professional pressures mounting, I decided to go back into retirement…and then, I decided to take a quick, restorative trip to the Santa Barbara and Santa Ynez Valley (Solvang, Los Olivos, and Los Alamos). It would only be a 2-day road trip, but I was optimistic about what a couple days between the ocean and wine country could do for my mood. So, I gassed up the car, kicked the tires, and hit Interstate 101 North from Los Angeles.
Read MoreThere is a place called Bellingham in the glorious green state of Washington. Bellingham is a town nestled into the top of the state – the top of the country, really – right near the border of Canada in the west.
If you ever get the chance to visit Bellingham, I absolutely encourage you to do so. The town is absolutely perfect for people who truly embrace the outdoors and really appreciate the beauty of nature.
Read MoreI live in Seattle, Washington, which means I am lucky enough to be in a (reasonable) driving distance from some very cool places including Vancouver, British Columbia, Coeur d' Alene, Idaho, and Portland, Oregon.
I tend to travel to Portland every 18 months or so to see family or friends, but even though I’ve been going to Portland regularly since I was 12, I am always floored at the beauty of both Washington and Oregon. The drive, if you ever get the chance to do it, is simply gorgeous.
It was a brief trip—a friend’s wedding—but last year, I took the train for a longer visit and the scenery was stunning.
Read MoreFirst of all, I can’t wait to get back to Los Angeles. Coming back home has been cool, and I’ve had some awesome moments, but I’m ready. More on that, later. For now, I’m so happy I had a chance to walk through Downtown before jetting back to the mainland!
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