Since joining Seattle Met in 2011, Allison Williams has overseen the magazine’s travel and outdoor coverage, and has contributed to all sections of the magazine. Allison was raised in Olympia and earned degrees from Duke University and University of Alaska. She began her career in New York City in the newsrooms of Metro newspaper and Time Out New York, then hightailed it back to her native habitat so she could write guidebooks and climb mountains.

Visual Art Preview

Slideshow: Gauguin and Polynesia at Seattle Art Museum

The exhibit opens February 9—here’s a sneak peek.

02/08/2012 By Allison Williams

Foodie Travel

Tales of the Cocktail Returns to Vancouver

Get sauced north of the border.

02/07/2012 By Allison Williams

Getaways

Washington’s Five Most Romantic Destinations

These places make us feel all cuddly inside.

02/01/2012 By Allison Williams

Classical

Seattle Symphony Announces New Season

Hum along if you’ve heard these before.

01/25/2012 By Allison Williams

Post

The Perfect Party

Here’s who we’d invite if we could entertain this month’s most interesting visitors, locals, and newsmakers.

01/25/2012 By Allison Williams

Air Travel

Sea-Tac Is Your New Music HQ

Yes, that’s Macklemore reading security bulletins at the airport.

01/25/2012 By Allison Williams

Post

1962 World’s Fair 50th Anniversary

Fifty years ago, the 1962 World’s Fair did more than just celebrate global culture. It put Seattle on display, inspired world leaders, and erected a certain needle-shaped tower. A look at the 184 days that changed Seattle—and the world—forever.

01/20/2012 With Kathryn Robinson, Matthew Halverson, Laura Cassidy, Christopher Werner, Laura Dannen, Brian Colella, Allecia Vermillion, and Janet Pelz By James Ross Gardner and Allison Williams