Seattle - For immediate release - Experience Bhutan with former National Geographic photographer and Pulitzer Prize finalist Natalie Fobes on an unforgettable tour in September, 2010. This 12-day tour is designed to take full advantage of photographing during harvest times (chili peppers and wheat) and cultural festivals (tsechus) while enjoying the Himalayas through explorations on foot and by car along the country's one main road. There will … [Read more...]
Lonely Planet Seattle
Lonely Planet Seattle by Lonely Planet Part of Lonely Planet's "City Guides", this 376 page guide to Seattle is highly detailed and includes a very nice pull out map, calendar, neighborhood spotlights, a highlights section and much more. This guide brings you insights from locals as well as travelers and is a must visit for anyone planning a trip to the "hub" of the Pacific Northwest. Also good information for attractions outside of the … [Read more...]
Moon Wants to Know, What’s Your Favorite U.S. City?
Answer this Question for a Chance to Win One of 50 Free Guidebooks! BERKELEY, Calif. (July 20, 2009) -- With countless Americans looking for ways to save money, many are trading in their typical summer trips abroad for domestic adventures--opting instead to re-discover the good old U.S.A. To help inspire these summer adventures, Moon Travel Guides is giving away 50 of our popular U.S. guidebooks in 50 days, and featuring all U.S. … [Read more...]
Paseo Restaurant, Seattle – June 2009
Paseo Restaurant Seattle as of the time of this review, currently operates two small shoebox sized sandwich shops in the Seattle area. With a reputation such as theirs, its a wonder they haven't opened additional locations! We visited their primary restaurant, located at 4225 Fremont Ave N (Fremont neighborhood), about 3.5 miles north of downtown Seattle just off of the 99 freeway. Their specialty is Caribbean food and Cuban Sandwiches. Our … [Read more...]
Siam de los Andes, Huaraz Peru Thai Restaurant – March 2008
Siam de los Andes Huaraz Peru Thai Restaurant is one of the best Thai restaurants in all of South America. In fact it is one of the best Thai restaurants that we've tried outside of Thailand and that is saying a lot as we have tried many. Siam de los Andes is run by the Thai climber Naresuan and this restaurant is very popular with climbers. It is located on the corner of Gamarra & Morales at Av Agustin Gamarra N 560. Naresuan has taught the … [Read more...]
Pike’s Market, Seattle – April 2007
Pike's Market Seattle - The famous Pike's Market is well worth a visit when you are in Seattle. Its centrally located just up from the waterfront. Pikes Market is home to the famous Pike's Fish Throw, the world's very first Starbucks Coffee Shop, and excellent produce. It is one of America's premiere farmer's markets. Spend an afternoon wandering among the produce stalls or outside along the fine selection of street shops. For more information … [Read more...]
Space Needle, Seattle – February 2007
Space Needle Seattle - The towering Space Needle is a must visit during any trip to Seattle. It towers 520 feet above Seattle and you can be on the observation deck via the high speed elevator in just 10 seconds! On a clear day you will have incredible views of Mt. Adams to the North, Mt. Rainier to the South East, downtown Seattle and the lovely shining blue Puget sound. Choose from one of several powerful telescopes and or live interactive … [Read more...]
REI Flagship Store, Seattle – December 2006
REI Flagship Store Seattle - An attraction in and of itself, this store outranks all other REI stores in terms of size, on site attractions, and an unbelievable supply of outdoor equipment. This is REI's flagship store and it really shows. The building is beautiful - there is a 65 foot climbing wall, mountain bike test trail, and other gear testing stations. Also visit the "garage" downstairs which contains returned items at discounted … [Read more...]
Underground Tours, Seattle – November 2006
Underground Tours Seattle - Bill Speidel's Seattle Underground Tours are well worth taking advantage of when you are in Seattle. Conveniently located in Seattle's Pioneer Square your guide will lead a humorous tour lasting approximately 90 minutes through several blocks of subterranean Seattle. Did you know that much of Seattle used to be 10-15 feet lower than where it is now? These tours provide a unique insight into Seattle's downtown life … [Read more...]
Mt. Rainier, WA – The Climb
Introduction We stayed one night at Camp Muir, then crossed the Cowlitz Glacier to Cathedral Gap (10,640 ft) and continued along the rock and scree ridge to Ingraham Glacier and Ingraham Flats at 11,100 ft. We spent the rest of the day here, caught some Z's until just past midnight - then left for the summit, reached the top and returned to Ingraham Flats. At this point due to exhaustion we caught some more Z's and then packed up the tent and … [Read more...]