by Curt Remington | Nov 14, 2025 | Nature, Trip Reports
When we moved to Washington more than 21 years ago, beautiful Baker Lake was among our first weekend destinations. Since then, we’ve lost count of how many times we’ve returned — to hike, camp, kayak, fish, or simply float in the quiet beauty of the North Cascades....
by Curt Remington | Nov 6, 2025 | Nature, Trip Reports
Leavenworth is no ordinary eastern Washington town. It’s a Bavarian-style village tucked on the east side of the Cascade Mountains, along the scenic Wenatchee River — a river known for its whitewater and mountain views. You might expect Bavarian villages to be located...
by Curt Remington | Oct 22, 2025 | Nature, Trip Reports
Washington State’s Cypress Island is a forested mountain rising from the Salish Sea — a rugged, largely undeveloped wilderness with 20 miles of stunning shoreline. It’s a peaceful escape from the busier surroundings of Anacortes, Bellingham, and the more heavily...
by Curt Remington | Sep 19, 2025 | Trip Reports
One of the many joys of traveling through Europe is how easy and affordable it is to hop between countries, like from Italy to Spain. Discount airlines, trains, and buses make the logistics surprisingly smooth — though not always in a straight line. We couldn’t find a...
by Curt Remington | Sep 19, 2025 | Trip Reports
Venice, Italy Venice, Italy is like nowhere else I’ve ever been. Built on more than 100 islands, the city is a maze of canals and bridges — over 400 of them. No cars, no buses. People and goods move by boat, or on foot. The entire place feels like a dream set in stone...
