By Katy Budge Our most recent Pod Squad trip to the Pacific Northwest underscored the concept of poking around the edges, lifting up the curtains, seeking out the small spaces. Yes, you can always go to the hot spots, and many times they’re worth it. But, don’t discount the value of taking the road less travelled. Port Townsend One way we always try to avoid … Continue reading Forks in the Road: On Poking Around the Edges
By Katy Budge Venice is a magical city … in more ways than one. Designated a UNESCO heritage site, its very existence defies logic and logistics. The population of Venice began to amass in the 5th century largely because some people were fleeing invasions, and found refuge on some easy-to-defend islands in a lagoon. A rather inauspicious start to one of the world’s great cities. … Continue reading Forks in the Road: Impressions of Magical Venice
By Katy Budge Well, I’ll start with a disclaimer. This trip through Northern California also included a stop in Ashland, Oregon, but the point of that was to visit family, so I didn’t do due diligence with documenting my every morsel. Guess I’ll have to go back and rectify that at a later date! I’m not always in the mood for a swap meet situation, … Continue reading Forks in the Road: A Quick Spring Jaunt to Northern California
It had been a minute since the last camping trip in Santa Cruz, so when a hard-to-come-by spot opened up at New Brighton State Beach – off we went! This timing occurred during the date of another trip ‘round the sun, and I got to celebrate with an old friend in Santa Cruz I hadn’t seen in a while, and a surprise visit from other … Continue reading Forks in the Road: Celebrating in Santa Cruz
Eating local on the road is easy with a little advance planning. Continue reading Forks in the Road: Seek Out Local, Even Traveling Coast-to-Coast!
