The more I travel, the more I realize there is a very fuzzy line between cultural appreciation and cultural appropriation. We heard the sounds of drumming even before we...
Dive Into Seattle History at the Underground Tour
I’m not much of a history buff, but I do like to learn about the stories behind the places I visit. I’ve done this in South Africa, Paraguay, and...
Following Oregon Trails
The ocean breeze at Manzanita beach blew swiftly across my face. My hair fluttered in the wind as I held on tightly to the rainbow kite flying in the...
Family Camping Essentials: GRAYL Bottles
For families who like to camp like we do, having drinkable water on hand is by far one of the most important family camping essentials. In the past, we...
Lessons in Minimalism
We have been living in minimalism for the last three weeks. Besides the items that are currently in storage at my parents’ and brother’s house, everything we own is...