84 Degrees and Sunny Wednesday August 31, 2016 On occasion, I have questioned the abilities of weather reporters in Vancouver, Washington. Checking the hourly weather, the forecast calls for 0 % chance of rain. However, when I look out my window, droplets fall from the sky and run down the

Tuesday in Rome August 30, 2016 “Due cappuccinos e due napoletano,” was Sophie’s cry in the bustling café in Rome. Liz, played by Julia Roberts, in my favorite movie, “Eat, Pray, Love,” was desperate for her morning coffee. Unfamiliar with the customs, and inexperienced in the language, she could not

The Departure August 28-29, 2016 Traveling abroad can often be wrought with stress and anxiety from the start. Traffic getting to the airport, long lines to check in, and sometimes even misplaced passports or vital paperwork can start any trip off on the wrong foot. I have experienced all of

On Your Mark, Get Set, Go!–28 Days in Europe We are poised at the starting line; bent over, splayed fingers just a hint behind the line, and feet firmly placed in the starting blocks. Positioned for full acceleration we wait patiently for the resounding gunshot from the pistol. In only

Tired of the Same Old Night Out? People typically go visit one restaurant and indulge in several courses over one or two hours. Are you looking for something more fun and adventurous for your evening? Try tapas hopping! It’s a traditional pastime in Spain. Consider spending an evening out testing

Outside the Window By: Tracy Beard It was hours after dusk on a dreary Thursday evening. The sun went down early in March in the city of Vancouver. The days were beginning to warm, but the nights were still frigid. The house was quiet except for the low hum of