The V&V Pacific Northwest Travel Guide • Valerie & Valise

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If I could settle forever in just one part of the U.S., it would be the Pacific Northwest. I love the grey, drizzly winters, and the brilliantly verdant summers. That’s why, after leaving my favorite place on earth (London), I moved to Seattle for four years. There, I explored far and wide and met Mr. V – my lifelong travel partner!

There are lots of reasons to visit the Pacific Northwest or travel within the states that make up the PNW: Washington, Oregon, and Idaho. You might be taking an Alaska Cruise that starts or ends in Seattle. You might be on a Pacific Coast Highway road trip and go from the start in Olympia to the end in San Diego. You might want to sample Portland’s donuts and craft beer scene – or escape the crowds in Idaho. Whatever the reason, I feel you, and I want to help you get there.

Read on for the Pacific Northwest travel tips and guides I’ve put together over the years.