Posts Tagged ‘Seattle’

One-Tank Trips: 3 great day trips from Seattle with author Chloë Ernst

Wow, this week we have a special treat — an interview with Vancouver-based freelance journalist Chloë Ernst, who has penned guidebooks, newspaper articles and magazine stories. She’s the author of Day Trips from Seattle: Getaway Ideas for the Local Traveler. I own this book; it’s...

July 28th, 2011 | Seattle | Read More

Win a One-Night Stay in a Family-Friendly, Upscale Seattle Hotel via Passports with Purpose

What is Passports with Purpose? Last year, travelbloggers working with Passports with Purpose raised nearly 30,000 dollars and built a school in rural Cambodia. Wow. This year, we’re supporting LAFTI, a nonprofit org dedicated to improving the lives of the dalit (untouchable) population in India. Raising...

November 15th, 2010 | Contests & Giveaways | Read More

Kid Picks for Seattle Restaurant Week

On Sunday, October 17, Seattle Restaurant Week kicks off. For almost two weeks (October 17-28), Sunday through Thursday, diners will enjoy three-course dinners for just $25 at over 100 area restaurants. Evado PR helped me collect information on kid-friendly restaurants that offer children’s menus....

October 15th, 2010 | News and Updates, Seattle | Read More

35 Free and Cheap Things to Do With Kids in Seattle

Visiting Seattle on a budget? No problem. Check out these 35 free and cheap family-friendly activities in Seattle: Ride a bike on the Burke-Gilman Trail. Run through the 9,000-gallon International Fountain. Watch fish and boats navigate through the Hiram M. Chittenden Locks. Cower under giant traffic...

May 12th, 2010 | Seattle | Read More

Family Hikes Near Downtown Seattle

When visiting Seattle, don’t miss the chance to scramble up a few trails with the kids. The city limits yield plenty of hiking treasures, and if you’re in town for a few days and you’ve rented a car, spectacular scenery is within a 45-minute drive of the Seattle. This week, hiking expert...

April 14th, 2010 | Outdoor Adventure, Seattle | Read More