Volunteer around the world and travel with compassion and purpose.

Overseas volunteering gives travelers the chance to create intimate connections to places, people, and movements greater than oneself. Since Seattleites are ingrained with a strong volunteer ethic, it’s not surprising to find many making positive contributions in countries around the world. If you’ve been considering volunteering or working abroad, find some inspiration and advice from three Seattle natives that have dedicated their lives to international volunteer efforts.

Unique meats, indulgent cheeses, and an industrial atmosphere make this burger spot one to enjoy.

In the Seattle burger scene, the bacon definitely rises to the top.  With the closing of the highly regarded Counter in Ballard, it goes to show, if you’re going to cook it up in Seattle, it better be good, which is why I was surprised when a friend, a true Red Mill loyalist, invited me to Capitol Hill’s newest meat and cheese joint, 8 oz. Burger Bar.

Where to dine, what to do and where to stay in the Northwest spring paradise.

You may think of white peaks and White Russians when you ponder a weekend getaway to Whistler, BC, but perhaps the best-kept secret of the wintry wonderland is just how happening it is all year long. When the sun–of which there is plenty–is out and the temperature rises, the mountain town plays host to myriad activities

Mix, mingle and unwind for a happy hour – or two – in Woodinville’s wine country.

Our guess is that since you’re reading this, you love wine just as much as we do. So may we suggest that when the next happy hour gathering rolls around, you head on over to Woodinville wine country and treat yourself to a special happy hour that focuses on one of your favorite things, wine.

Head to Belltown for old world flavors nestled amongst new world comfort and charm.

We agree: life is beautiful!

However, we will also argue that it gets much more beautiful after a couple glasses of fine Italian wine and a hearty helping of creamy linguini with salmon followed by the most delicate, flavorful, melt-in-your-mouth Tiramisu you will ever have the pleasure of eating.