29 articles tagged with pacific northwest
When most travelers think Pacific Northwest, Seattle steals the spotlight faster than a summer rainstorm. But after spending a week in neighboring Bellevue this past July, I'm convinced this sophisticated suburb deserves star billing of its own. As an expat...
When most travelers hear 'Vancouver,' they immediately think of the Canadian metropolis, but just across the Columbia River from Portland sits Vancouver, Washington—a Pacific Northwest gem that's been quietly cultivating its own unique identity. As someone who regularly conducts field...
The mist was still dancing over the fields when I pulled into Hillsboro last October, my camera bag heavy with anticipation rather than equipment. Just 30 minutes from Portland's bustling streets lies this photographer's playground that somehow remains deliciously under-documented....
Eugene, Oregon might be known for its track and field legacy, but this Pacific Northwest gem packs a serious punch when it comes to outdoor thrills. As someone who's chased adrenaline across three continents, I was genuinely gobsmacked by Eugene's...
Standing at the intersection of NE 8th Street and Bellevue Way, I'm struck by how this Pacific Northwest city embodies the modern evolution of marketplace culture. What was once a modest farming community has transformed into a sophisticated retail hub...
G'day, fellow wanderers and pixel hunters! After spending years implementing cloud architecture in bustling metropolises, I've developed a keen eye for the intersection of natural beauty and human innovation. Eugene, Oregon—this quirky little pocket of the Pacific Northwest—has completely stolen...
There's something deeply *ma* (間) about Seattle—that untranslatable Japanese concept of negative space that paradoxically creates meaning. Here, the space between skyscrapers and summits, between coffee shops and conifer forests, creates a rhythm uniquely Pacific Northwestern. As someone who's spent...
When most people hear 'Salem,' their minds immediately conjure images of Massachusetts witchcraft trials and Halloween festivities. But there's another Salem tucked away in the Pacific Northwest that deserves your attention. Salem, Oregon has quietly been cultivating a remarkable arts...
After spending three decades traversing the country for career development conferences, I've become something of an accidental expert at identifying strategic travel hubs. Vancouver, Washington might not make most travelers' bucket lists, but this unassuming city sitting just across the...
You know that feeling when you escape the daily grind and suddenly find yourself surrounded by towering evergreens with the scent of pine filling your lungs? That's Federal Way, Washington for you—a hidden gem nestled between Seattle and Tacoma that's...
After 30 years patrolling Rio's bustling streets and another decade walking the beat in Kitchener, I've developed a sixth sense for discovering hidden gems. The 30-mile stretch between Portland and Vancouver, Washington isn't just a drive—it's a journey through cascading...
When most budget travelers map out their Pacific Northwest adventures, Seattle and Portland typically dominate the itinerary while Spokane remains an afterthought. Having spent a fascinating week exploring Washington's second-largest city last month, I can confidently say this oversight is...
Seattle presents a fascinating paradox for photographers—a city where cutting-edge innovation and primeval nature exist in remarkable harmony. Having documented innovation hubs across five continents, I find Seattle's juxtaposition of tech campuses against ancient forests and glacial waters particularly compelling....
As someone who spends his days discussing the terroir of Burgundy and the tannins of Bordeaux, I find delicious irony in how quickly I fall under the spell of Portland's craft beer scene each time I visit. The City of...
The morning mist was still dancing above the Spokane River when I first glimpsed the thundering cascade of Spokane Falls. I'd visited countless waterfalls across four continents, but there was something uniquely captivating about finding such raw natural power surrounded...
