• 9 Reasons To Go Apple Picking // On the Trip Side

    9 Reasons to go Apple Picking

    These crisp Autumn mornings are giving me life, out here in Seattle. This year has been… well, a nut house for a lot of us. I’ve been focusing on my mental health in ten-folds, and I’m sure you are too!…

  • 5 Pumpkin Patches Near Seattle // On the Trip Side

    5 Pumpkin Patches Near Seattle

    Happy October! After my Annual Apple Picking Day Trip this past weekend, it felt like Autumn more than ever! There is absolutely nothing that says “Fall” to me, then a pumpkin patch. So I thought sharing these 5 Pumpkin Patches…

  • 2020 Annual Apple Picking Trip // Allison of On the Trip Side

    Annual Apple Picking Trip (Pandemic Edition)

    This year has been a bit different than my previous years of apple picking. To start, this year’s Annual Apple Picking Trip has, well, new rules due to a global pandemic. Other variances include, amazing weather and going with two…

  • Hiking Lake 22 // On the Trip Side

    Hiking Lake 22 (Verlot, Washington)

    Friends! How are we doing? The weekend before last, I was able to sneak out of the city for a hike. I got an early start and picked up a girlfriend of mine at 7am! We then headed out toward…

  • Vintage Shopping // On the Trip Side

    24 Hours in Portland (from a Local)

    Hello, my darling friends. As promised (per my last post), here’s what to do if you have 24 hours in Portland, Oregon! These little tid bits are perfect for those who don’t know PDX well and are interested in exploring…

  • 48 Hours in Coupeville, WA (Whidbey Island)

    Last month, we took a family trip. Nothing but relaxation, family time, adventures in a small town and board game victories! We had agreed to take a long, well deserved, weekend out to Whidbey Island as Summer turned to Autumn. Whidbey…