The Seattle Traveler

Start off the New Year’s on a happy note with adults toys from Seattle’s very own Babeland. 
This highly regarded store is known for being a women-friendly sex toy shop.  Founded here in Seattle in 1993, the store serves up information and fun to thousands of satisfied customers.  You’ll find toys, books, videos, along with personal advice and recommendations from the helpful staff.
Babeland’s Annual New Year’s Sale (one of only two sales the store has) runs January 1st –4th, with nearly everything in the store marked down 25-40%.  This looks to be one of the biggest sales they’ve ever …read more

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Now that Christmas is behind us, have you made your plans for New Year’s Eve?  The options narrow with each passing day, but even if you’ve waited till the last minute, here are some ideas to help you ring in 2009.

Make reservations for dinner out.  Ok, all the really great spots may be booked up (or maybe not given the economy right now).  I’d suggest taking a look at Open Table and see what is available.  (This is a great site for reservations any time of year.)
Fireworks at the Space Needle.  You may still be able to get …read more

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Fans of David Sedaris’ irreverent sense of humor will find The Santaland Diaries a hilarious escape from the warm fuzziness of the holiday season.
The one-man play tells the story of a man’s experience working as an elf at the New York’s Macy’s Santaland, and the crazy behavior of people under the spell of the Christmas Spirit.  If you’ve read any Sedaris books, you have to know that this story is going to be full of unpredictable twists and turns.
The Santaland Diaries was originally aired on NPR with Sedaris reading this essay.  From that first broadcast, Sedaris parlayed his …read more

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One of the brightest spots during the holiday season is the Point Defiance Zoo and Aquarium and the annual Zoolights exhibit.
Zoolights is a huge holiday light display, with more than half a million lights.  You’ll ooooh and aaaaah at over 70 displays with over 27 miles of lights arranged in traditional holiday displays, along with zoo and aquarium themed displays and local ones.

Wear warm clothes, as the nights are getting colder and I know you’ll want to spend some talking walking among the light displays.
Location:  Point Defiance Zoo & Aquarium, 5400 North Pearl Street in Tacoma (map it)
Dates & …read more

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For over 70 years Champion Party Supply has been the definitive source for Seattle party goers and givers.
Halloween is an especially busy time of year, with costumer rentals for both kids and adults.  You’ll find a large selection of theatrical and fantasy makeup, and a wig collection that’s to die for!  Lots of colors and styles for men, women, and children.
What’s popular for Halloween this year? 
For adults you’ll find costumes covering every category from movie and television characters to scary creatures to costumes a little on the sexy and naught side.  You can find an adult Tinkerbelle, Captain …read more

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Every city has  statues honoring its founders, heroes, and other special citizens of the city.  In Seattle, one of those special citizens, and a hero to many, is Chris Wedes, known to most of us as J.P. Patches.
For those of us growing up in Seattle, especially during the 60’s, J.P. Patches was “The Man.”  I remember watching him every afternoon!  He lived in the city dump, and had crazy friends like best pal Gertrude and Ketchikan the Animal Man, Sheriff Shot Badly, and Boris S. Wort (the world’s second-meanest man).  J.P.  had an I-C-U-2 TV set, and wanted me …read more

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Whenever I fly into Seattle and look out the window at its skyline I see something new.  Despite living in the area all of my life, looking down on the city gives me a new perspective on its landscape and architecture.  But you don’t need a fly over to appreciate the history and significance of Seattle’s architecture.  All you need is a little energy and some foot power.
The downtown Seattle core, and many of its neighborhoods, are quite walkable.  In fact, it’s the best way to take in the city.  Yes, there are hills, but you can go at your …read more

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Gardening alert!
Zoo Doo is here!  Yep, the semi-annual Fecal Fest when residents vie for the chance to get a load of. . . well, crap from Woodland Park Zoo.  You’ll have a choice between the traditional Zoo Doo or the newly formulated Bedspread with a slightly higher sawdust component.  Whatever your choice, this zoo poop makes some of the richest compost around!
The smelly spread is awarded by lottery, with entries accepted from September 5th through 20th.  Randomly selected entries will then be allocated a load of doo, which can be picked up between October 4 – 19th.
To enter the …read more

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This Weekend. . .
. . . stock up on all the cards and gifts you’ll need this fall at the quirky, wacky, and irreverent Not a Number Cards & Gift in Wallingford.
But don’t think you’re just going to pop in, pick up a card, and be done with it.  Nope, you’ll be looking and laughing at some many things that you’ll soon have tears running down your face or sides that hurt from the laughter.  If you’re shopping with a friend, you’ll constantly be nudging one another to share what you’ve discovered and to have a communal laugh.  The …read more

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This weekend. . .
. . . there ARE things going on other than Bumbershoot.  Oh sure, Bumbershoot is a lot of fun, but if you’re worried about the weather, want to around a few thousand less people, or are tired of the same old Labor Day Weekend experience, check out the Penny Arcade Expo.
50,000 gamers are expected to attend this year’s 3-day PAX event, which has easily morphed into the largest get together for gamers in the country.  This event is all about YOU, the gamer rather than about the industry.  It’s a giant 3-day party for tabletop, …read more

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