The Best Places to Eat in Seattle: Our Foodie Tour of the Emerald City
Mac and cheese worth the line, a Pike Place food tour, and the best dessert in town. Our 10 favorite Seattle bites.
Grand Hyatt Seattle Review: Inside the Emerald Suite (With Puget Sound Views)
More than 800 square feet, floor-to-ceiling Puget Sound views, and an easy walk to Pike Place. Inside the Emerald Suite at the Grand Hyatt Seattle.
A Weekend in Portland, Oregon: Waterfalls, a Zoo, Tiny Parks, and a Giant Bookstore
A 600-foot waterfall, a top-tier zoo, the world’s tiniest park, and a bookstore the size of a city block. Our quirky, kid-friendly Portland weekend.
We Moved Across the Country (and What’s Next for Finding Our Forte)
The year we packed up our whole life and drove it across the country. Our honest 2025 recap, what the move taught us, and where Finding Our Forte is headed in 2026.
Riding the Mt. Rainier Scenic Railroad in Elbe, Washington
A restored historic train winding through the Cascade foothills, just minutes from Mount Rainier. Here is what the ride is like, and how to catch the best views.

