Category Archive: Travel

Bikes and Bites in the High South: A Weekend Getaway in the Ozarks

Good eats, awesome trails, and small-town hospitality in Bentonville, AR

When Visit Bentonville invited us to come check out their city, best known as the birthplace of Walmart, I laughed. A lot. They preached about their award-winning chefs and up and coming “High South” food scene, and I rolled my eyes. Why would anyone from Seattle, arguably one of the best foodie cities in the country, go to Arkansas for the food (or for anything)? How many ways could they do meat and potatoes? Also, Bentonville is in the Ozarks which I’ve been binging on Netflix, and it looked scary as shit. I thought about being a typical Seattleite and passively ignoring the invite, but something caught my eye – this unassuming town had 163 miles of award-winning cycling trails weaving in and around it, making it a top destination for a biker’s vacation. 

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Thompson Seattle Recognized for Excellence and Spotlight on The Nest Rooftop Bar

Named #1 of 15 hotels in the Seattle category by Condé Nast Traveler

Since opening in June 2016, Thompson Seattle has been consistently recognized for excellence in both the Seattle and national hospitality landscape by Conde Nast Traveler. This fall, Condé Nast Traveler announced the results of its 31st annual Readers’ Choice Awards with Thompson Seattle recognized as #1 of 15 in its “Top Hotels in Seattle” category. 

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Fall weekend getaway: San Juan Island

Grab your friends and family and head out to picturesque Friday Harbor for Fall hikes, beer festivals, and more

Photo courtesy of Visitsanjuans.com

There’s nothing quite like Fall in the PNW – beautiful bright foliage, crisp morning air, and everything pumpkin spice (yes, all drinks and treats beyond Starbuck’s PSL are delish!). It’s my favorite time of year to get outside in Seattle, but it’s also a wonderful time to get out of the city, go offline, and spend some time out in nature.

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