Seattle, Washington: one of my favorite places I've ever visited. Whether it's the strong coffee, the still fashionable plaid shirts (yes!), or the high likelihood of stumbling upon live music around any corner, there's always something wonderful to discover. I took this photo on my first trip to Seattle in 2012. It also happened to …
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On Redefining Life
Alright, team. I've had a few people ask if I was going to write about my recent life experiences and unexpected travel stories on my blog. My mind screamed, NO WAY!, but I responded with a "Maybe one day". However, I recently started reading Brené Brown's I Thought It Was Just Me (But it Isn't), …
Photo Friday
I love everything about this sign, especially that it rotates. I found it walking around downtown Seattle on a cold, rainy day. There were a lot of rookie mistakes that happened later that night that I'll share in another post. Despite that, it was a wonderful adventure. Maegan P.S. I posted this on Instagram and …
Photo Friday
A delightful little mural in Pikes Place Market. The locals said that this was the first sunny day that they had seen in months. I'm so happy that I was able to be a part of it! Maegan
New Beginnings
Hello, friends! I have an exciting announcement--no, I'm not pregnant--but I am relocating to an area just south of Seattle, Washington. My three years in Colorado Springs have been challenging, heart wrenching, beautiful, inspiring, motivating, and I could go on. So many things have happened in the last three years. I value the people I've …
Rookie Mistakes: Vancouver Edition
During one of my first solo trips, I bought a train ticket from Seattle to Vancouver. I pictured myself gliding up through the Cascades in a train car, sipping hot cider. I could envision walking around the streets of Vancouver, bundled up in several layers, searching for the most appealing restaurant among a cadre of …
On Taking Travel Photos
This is something I've thought about a lot since I started traveling, solo or otherwise. I have mixed feelings about taking pictures while traveling, but my perspective has shifted somewhat since I decided to start a blog. When I first started traveling I had a tendency to take pictures EVERYTHING. Sunsets, shops, streets were all …
Thoughts on Traveling Solo
As an introverted woman, exploring on my own brings its own unique challenges and rewards from cost, to loneliness, to empowerment. Today I will be speaking to the challenges specifically. I'll save the pros for another post so that I can do them justice. Selfies- Guys, I am really shy about taking selfies. I have …
Mae Goes West 