It Went

The Best Places I Traveled in 2025

The best destinations of the year, plus some of the stories they inspired.

12/30/2025 By Allison Williams

No go

The Worst Weekends of Seattle Summer, Ranked

Bad traffic, big festivals, and the horror of freeway closures.

05/19/2025 By Allison Williams

Picture This

What Happened at Mount Baker's Oculis Lodge?

A good rendering can sell the idea of a cool hotel. But the reality isn't always so smooth.

04/03/2025 By Allison Williams

Overnight Sensations

The Best Hotels in Washington State

We checked in to the 15 best luxury lodges, boutique properties, and urban hotels outside the greater Seattle area.

01/16/2025 By Allison Williams

Been There

The Best Places I Traveled in 2024

Islands, mountains, and the best roast duck I've ever had.

12/31/2024 By Allison Williams

DESTINATION GUIDE

Bainbridge Island: Where to Eat, What to Do, and Where to Stay

A small town so close we can almost touch it.

07/28/2023 By Allison Williams

Late Checkout

Checking In at Some of the Best Hotels in Washington

We linger at a mountain spa, a city lobby, and other favorite overnight spots.

12/21/2022 By Allison Williams

Where To?

Introducing the PNWander Travel Newsletter

Sign up for a regular dose of exploration inspiration.

07/13/2022 By Allison Williams

Rover Road Trip

Best Northwest Hotels to Visit with Dogs

Some overnights are a little furrier than others.

06/14/2022 By Allison Williams

PASSPORT OR FAIL

Gifts for Grads Taking a Gap Year

Help them make the most of their time off.

06/02/2022 By Zoe Sayler

Book It

Are Travel Agents Still a Thing?

Even in the age of Kayak and Expedia, the professional planner is no anachronism—and Covid has brought new urgency to the field.

03/18/2022 By Allison Williams

Winter Report

Northwest Travel Winter 2021–22: Where to Go, What to Know

We're drinking and dancing our way through snow season.

11/23/2021 By Allison Williams

Ultimate Hawaii Guide

How to Make A Hawaiian Mai Tai—From an Expert

A Hawaiian bartender breaks down the classic tropical drink.

12/20/2016 By Ethan Chung

Ultimate Hawaii Guide

The Seattleite’s Guide to Kauai

What to do on the outdoorsy, green, out-of-the-way island

12/20/2016 By Allison Williams

Ultimate Hawaii Guide

The Seattleite’s Guide to the Big Island

What to do on the epic, volcanic, bigger-than-you-thought island.

12/20/2016 By Ethan Chung

Ultimate Hawaii Guide

Hawaiian Language 101

The lingo, the language, and the pidgin dialect.

12/20/2016 By Ethan Chung

Ultimate Hawaii Guide

Where to Buy Hawaiian-Made Leis Right Here in Seattle

Plus seven things you probably didn’t know about floral neckwear.

12/20/2016 By Allison Williams

Ultimate Hawaii Guide

The Seattleite’s Guide to Maui

What to do on the sandy, relaxing, legendary island.

12/20/2016 By Allison Williams

Ultimate Hawaii Guide

The Seattleite’s Guide to Oahu

What to do on the urban, surf-crazy, history-up-close island.

12/20/2016 By Allison Williams

Sleep Here

Local Rooms: Palladian Hotel

The new Belltown hotel is fit for the Thin White Duke.

02/06/2015 By Allison Williams

Seattle Met

Travel Tips

The Best Places I Traveled in 2025

The Worst Weekends of Seattle Summer, Ranked

What Happened at Mount Baker's Oculis Lodge?

The Best Hotels in Washington State

The Best Places I Traveled in 2024

Bainbridge Island: Where to Eat, What to Do, and Where to Stay

Checking In at Some of the Best Hotels in Washington

Introducing the PNWander Travel Newsletter

Best Northwest Hotels to Visit with Dogs

Gifts for Grads Taking a Gap Year

Are Travel Agents Still a Thing?

Northwest Travel Winter 2021–22: Where to Go, What to Know

How to Make A Hawaiian Mai Tai—From an Expert

The Seattleite’s Guide to Kauai

The Seattleite’s Guide to the Big Island

Hawaiian Language 101

Where to Buy Hawaiian-Made Leis Right Here in Seattle

The Seattleite’s Guide to Maui

The Seattleite’s Guide to Oahu

Local Rooms: Palladian Hotel