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Is a One Month Home Exchange Worth It? What I Learned Living in Seattle

By Heather Snow · Published August 10, 2026 · Leave a Comment

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I just returned from a one-month home exchange, swapping my San Francisco condo for a house in Seattle. Lately, I have been working remotely more often, and trying to build in more slow travel. As I get older I appreciate trips where I can experience a place instead of rushing through a things-to-do list. When…

Whidbey Island Day Trip from Seattle: Deception Pass, Coupeville & Beaches

By Heather Snow · Published August 4, 2026 · Leave a Comment

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If you are looking for the perfect day trip from Seattle that still feels like a real escape, a Whidbey Island day trip with Deception Pass combine a ferry ride, beach time, a cute waterfront town, dramatic bridge scenery, and a forest hike. It is also dog-friendly and you can do it all without an…