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We all know getting from Point A to B can be a hassle in downtown Seattle. Morning and evening traffic transforms a quick trip into a
We all know getting from Point A to B can be a hassle in downtown Seattle. Morning and evening traffic transforms a quick trip into a

Set your alarms for 5 p.m. on Wednesday, July 13. As revelers fill Sorrento Piazza, consuming sinful amounts of gourmet food and swaying to live steel drum jams, summer will have truly arrived — rain or shine. The Sorrento Block Party may provide one of the most relaxing, fun-filled evenings of your sunny season — and best of all, it’s free to the public.
If a little alpine flair is what you seek, then there’s no need to book a flight to Europe. Fortunately for Seattleites, the lovely German village of Leavenworth lies just a few hours away in the Cascade range of Central Washington.
For many of us here at Seattleite, this is just one of our jobs. Some write for other publications, work in offices or serve fine food at restaurants. Then, there’s our associate editor, Brad Nehring, and his weekend gig with the U.S. Forest Service.
Launched earlier this year, Wisecracker is the brainchild of renowned design duo David Dow and Jim Neeley.
Even though the Seattle International Film Festival lasts nearly a month — showings this year ran May 19-June 12 — it’s virtually impossible to catch all the shows you want. With hundreds of titles to choose from, there are only so many long lunches and sick days you can take before your boss gets suspicious.
Anyone who has ever lost a bag courtesy of the TSA knows how truly necessary luggage tags are.
Just so we’re clear, Whistler-Blackcomb isn’t the only resort you can visit in British Columbia. Manning Park Resort, tucked away in the mountains near the town of Hope, has plenty of outdoor summer fun for the traveler who wishes to visit the beautiful province to the north — and, perhaps, bask in a more low-key setting than Whistler Village provides.
Any globetrotter will tell you that one of international travel’s biggest headaches is simply plugging your things into the wall. Between the differing voltage output and oddly-shaped outlets, dealing with your gadgets can bring real aggravation to your otherwise lovely holiday.