Sometimes you have to leave Seattle before you can really appreciate it.
I’m just home from spending the better part of five days in Las Vegas. I had a great time learning lots of new stuff at BlogWorld Expo, and meeting and re-meeting lots of friends.
Still, as Dorothy said in the Wizard of Oz, “there’s no place like home.”
More Seattle news, tips, ideas and suggestions to come just as soon as I’m all caught up!
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I’m just finishing up a few last minutes things around here, and getting ready to head off to Las Vegas to visit and play with some of my blogging friends and attend BlogWorld Expo.
This event is one of the premiere gatherings of the blogging industry – and the attendees are a veritable Who’s Who of new media. The trade show floor is packed full of the latest and greatest tools in the industry, and the educational sessions are packed full of tips and ideas.
I can’t wait to meet up with some friends that I haven’t seen for so long! Plus, …read more
Adventure comes to Seattle this month in the form of the Adventure Travel Expo.
I’ve been to this expo before, and I was very excited that this year its making an appearance here on my home turf of Seattle.
The Expo will feature a great trade show, full of booths and displays about all sorts of adventures – from the mildly adventurous to the very daring. Whether you define adventure as visiting a foreign city, climbing a mountain, traveling by yourself, or somewhere in between, you’ll find something here to pique your interest.
There will also be a lot of great educational …read more
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Last week I wrote about Not a Number Cards & Gift in Wallingford. At Not a number, they don’t treat customers as a number, but their owners and managers think of themselves in those terms.
A very generous Number Six, co-owner of the store, has offered all readers of The Seattle Traveler a discount.
Straight from the mouth of Number Six, as noted in the comments to the post:
Mention this posting and get 10% off any purchase!
So take a look at the post once again, and head off to Wallingford and Not a Number for some fun shopping.
Thanks Number Six!
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If you’re not at Bumbershoot, or PAX, there are still lots of ways to celebrate Labor Day, the last holiday weekend of the summer.
The weather is a bit of a mixed bag, but it’s still a great day to head to the Market and pick up fixings for a barbecue. Or head over to Alki and enjoy the water. Or pack up a picnic and head to one of the many parks in the city.
Let labor wait for another day – enjoy the end of summer!
Photo credit: flickr
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Washington’s new “Top 2” Primary Election gets its first test today, so make sure you are a part of it.
The two candidates that receive the top number of votes in each race, regardless of party affiliation, will advance to the general election.
If you have questions about the primary election, the Secretary of State has the answers.
Your vote matters – so get to your polling place today! If you don’t know your polling place, Or, if you are an absentee voter, make sure that your ballot is postmarked today!
Image credit: State of Washington
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Three! Count ‘em, three new travel blogs joining the b5media Travel & Culture Channel.
All travel products, all the time at Travel Product Guide, written by Sports Channel Editor Kori Ellis and myself.
The Phoenix Traveler is the newest destination blog, and is written by Jackie Dishner. , joins our other Traveler destinations blogs and focuses on the city of Phoenix and the surrounding area. There’s lots going on in the desert year round, so stop by to get some ideas to on how to add some fun into your trip.
You can travel the world without leaving your home at …read more
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There are many great things about Seattle and the surrounding area. As a resident, I have certain favorites. Visitors to the area may have other favorites. It’s a matter of perspective.
So I’m asking you – what do you want to know about Seattle?
In the blog side bar you’ll find a number of choices —
Area Attractions
Restaurants & Bars
Family Friendly Activities
Shopping
Weekend Trips
Theater & Art
Museums
Sports & Recreation
Hotels & Lodging
Please take a moment to vote on what you’d like to know more about.
If your choice isn’t listed, or if you have a more specific interest, please leave a comment.
I’ll leave the post …read more
Let’s hope the cloud layer burns off and that we have a sunny 4th!
Photo credit: flickr
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At the beginning of each month, I like to spend some time looking back at what caught the eye of readers from the previous month.
Doing so helps me keep track of the things that interest you. It gives me an idea of what captured your attention, a hint at what you might want to know more about. Sometimes it simply confounds me.
Based on what you were reading here during the month of June, the five most popular blog posts from The Seattle Traveler are:
Meet Your Mummy at Ye Olde Curiosity Shop from November 2006
Ice Cream & …read more
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