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Cell phone users must put down their phones starting July 1st, 2008, or face stiff traffic fines. That’s when Washington State’s new “hands free” law goes into effect, requiring all drivers to use a head set when talking on their cell phone while driving.
Although holding a cell phone to your ear isn’t grounds for […]
Outlet and factory store shopping has become a popular vacation activity, and the Seattle area has four for you to choose from.
Supermall of the Great Northwest
Where it is: 1101 SuperMall Way, Auburn (map it), about a half hour to 40 minutes from Seattle.
What you’ll find: Indoor outlet shopping that includes Aeropostale, Ann Taylor, […]
Several days ago I wrote the ABC’s of travel destinations. It seemed like a fun way to share some of those places, near and far, that call to me.
Geoff from The Switzerland Traveler picked up on the idea, and listed the Swiss Alphabet.
Here’s another take on the idea as I provide you […]
Have you noticed how empty our freeway HOV lanes are? Been tempted to speed up your commute by using them — even though it’s just you in the car? Maybe you even done it, figuring odds were on your side and that you wouldn’t get caught?
Get caught and you’re looking at a moving violation […]
When we’re young it seems that time passes ever so slowly, but as adults it seems that we’ve barely turned around and another year has passed.
As we watch the dwindling hours of the year, here’s the list of my personal favorites from this past year. Some are making repeat appearances, and some are […]
The dog days of summer are going to get a little more unbearable around the greater Seattle area. In just another week, the Washington State Department of Transportation will close most of northbound I-5 for 19 days to perform needed maintenance.
Starting the evening of August 10th, and tentatively scheduled to run through August 29th, […]
Some cities have dog walkers - people who will take your pooch for a walk, take them to and from the vet, groomer, or boarding. Seattle, however, as I’ve mentioned before, is more of a car city than an on-foot city.
So what do you do when your pet needs to keep an appointment […]
If you’re driving around Seattle area this weekend, make sure to exercise good judgment if you’ve been imbibing.
The Seattle Police Department, Washington State Patrol, and police departments in neighborhood cities, have all added extra officers to the duty roster this weekend in anticipation of St. Patrick Day festivities. They want you to have fun, and […]
If you refuse to pay for wifi at your hotel, this listing of free Seattle area wifi spots may come in handy.
The site appears to be updated regularly, and when I called some random locations to confirm, it also appears to be accurate.
I’d recommend printing out this information, and keeping with your laptop as a good […]
It’s snowing in the passes. Can chains be far behind?
I’ve lived in the Seattle area all of my life, and since I’ve been driving, I have had chains on my car exactly once. I don’t even own them for my current car.
Why?
Well, first of all I’m not a skier, so you won’t find me braving […]
An insider’s travel guide to the Greater Seattle Area for tourists and residents alike
Written by Mary Jo Manzanares [email] for b5media.
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