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Travel stories from Seattle

Collection of 45 travel stories from Seattle, United States. Written by your friends on the road.

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Exciting
2008-07-16, Seattle, United States. By: acp

I'll give it to the Americans.... Seattle isn't really all that bad for a big city. My opinion is a mixture of the hustle and bussle of Sydney with the cosmopolitan style of Melbourne. Liveable.

 
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Preparations
2008-06-16, Seattle, United States. By: aronwc

T-4 Days 'til takeoff. LB and I are finishing off last minute planning, including picking a travel blog site. Let's see how this one looks...

 
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Train to Seattle
2008-04-06, Seattle, United States. By: kevingindy

On Friday myself and five friends took the Amtrak up to Seattle, we got there early so that we could get a table and play some cards... it was a little annoying in the train station because they kept ...

 
Traveler flipflops

GPS lol
2007-06-01, Seattle, United States. By: flipflops

Well it was our first trip away with the new GPS - totally trusting it now in what it could do for us. We arrived late at night and even getting the rental car was a bit more challenging because of th...

 
Traveler jenandamy

The ants in my pants are getting to me!
2007-08-23, Seattle, United States. By: jenandamy

Well, it is the night before the big adventure. I am slacking inthe sense that I have yet to pack or clean house. I shoudl probably be doing that insetead of sitting writing about doing it.

 
Traveler bmb1949

Highlights of Alaska and the Yukon trip
2007-06-21, Seattle, United States. By: bmb1949

The trip began in Seattle, Washington with an overnight in this city. Places of interest included the city of Seattle and a canal/locks boat tour, viewing the city from Puget Sound. A visit to the ...

 
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Seattle to Vancouver
2007-06-03, Seattle, United States. By: claire137

After that we went back to the coast (via a 24 hour bus journey!) to Seattle. Seattle was one of my favourite cities in America. We went to the Space Needle to go up to the top and look at the views t...

 
Traveler Laika

Meetings
2007-03-03, Seattle, United States. By: Laika

Today I had a chance to meet with my fellow classmates that will be going to Italy with me. We spent most of the time talking about expectations and what will be doing with out time there.

 
Traveler Laika

Yipee!!!! I got Accepted!!!!!!
2007-01-30, Seattle, United States. By: Laika

Today I found out that I will be 1 out 20 students that will be enrolled in a study abroad seminar that will be traveling to Vicenza, Italy. Vicenza is a small city in Northern Italy, famous for it's ...

 
Traveler ch_travels

Sipping all the day long; Learning about the moment
2006-10-24, Seattle, United States. By: ch_travels

This weekend has been CoffeeFest. A few of you coffee fanatics may know what I've been through the past 3 days and for those of you who don't, well there's a reason why the name is capitalized and th...

 
Traveler lomotravel

The Adventures of the West Coast
2006-10-10, Seattle, United States. By: lomotravel

Our driver, an ex navy seal, drove 27 hours STRAIGHT... through snow storms and gales, stopping only 3 times for a cup of coffee or food. Thus we arrived in Seattle in the early hours, parked up outsi...

 
Traveler tinuviel

Nemo!
2003-08-07, Seattle, United States. By: tinuviel

We went to the Seattle Aquarium which was so cool as always. Chet is obsessed with fishies. I like to watch them feed the otters that they have, although I wish they could be in bigger cages. I gue...

 
Traveler etoile

Sailing From Seattle
2005-09-03, Seattle, United States. By: etoile

Here I am aboard the Oosterdam. (It’s “oh” like “toast.”) It is far too late for me - 11:30pm, and I think I’m still jet-lagged. I think I will just tell everything in chronological order. Oh, except ...

 
Traveler etoile

Underway
2005-09-03, Seattle, United States. By: etoile

We are underway. I am still posting from my Sidekick because I still have a great signal. I have met all of the deaf passengers and I recognize several of them from DC. Obviously there won’t be any...

 
Traveler etoile

Seattle
2005-09-02, Seattle, United States. By: etoile

Even on the Sidekick, one is not safe from crashes! As I was typing a post, A called, and when I hung up the SK reset. I’m typing into an email now so it will at least sync with the server periodicall...

 
Traveler IATraveler

Seattle
2006-06-07, Seattle, United States. By: IATraveler

Big props to my parents who woke up at 2:45 AM to take me to the Rockford Bus Station so I could catch my flight out of O'Hare. They were troopers and I appreciate it. I'm in Seattle - it's been s...

 
Traveler jubetravln

Bon Voyage
2005-12-25, Seattle, United States. By: jubetravln

It's Christmas morning, and I'm spending it in beautiful Seattle. Tommorrow morning though, I will be off to San Diego, then to Ensenada Mexico to embark on a tropical adventure. Mike will join me t...

 
Traveler isisohisis

Sleepless in Seattle...
2005-11-06, Seattle, United States. By: isisohisis

Take a 23 hour Greyhound Bus to rainy Seattle... Drinking lots of hot chocolate and coffee while we're here to keep warm. We take a bus to Renton to visit Jimi Hendrix's memorial and then keep the ...

 
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We Leave Tonight
2005-11-10, Seattle, United States. By: phithsamay

Today is the day! We'll head out to the SEATAC Airport around 11 PM so that we can check in. Our flight leaves at 2:00 AM (11/11/2005). We're flying EVA Air. I'm excited and nervous! This is going to ...

 
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First Update
2005-09-26, Seattle, United States. By: wonderlust

Im in Paris now, but Im a little sick, more latter.

 
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30 hours to go
2005-09-19, Seattle, United States. By: wonderlust

I leave for paris in 30 hours. I'll arrive almost 24 hours later on wed. Sabrena and I will be staying at a hotel next to the Euro-Disney world, then heading west to meetup with the rest of our fami...

 
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Test, Mostly.
2005-10-10, Seattle, United States. By: wonderlust

Testing out the site right now. I leave in 10 days and I am just now starting to hammer out the details of my trip.

 
Traveler ru_travels

HOTPOT
2005-08-16, seattle, United States. By: ru_travels

Would you like a doughnut? Have a laptop and would like to use the internet, wi-fi? Peacefully enjoy your drink and nice friendly environment, well, then HotPot is for you! My friend introduced me to ...

 
Traveler ru_travels

more update
2005-08-15, seattle, United States. By: ru_travels

Yesterday my friend and I arrived back from Portland, OR. What a great adventure it was, first finding our hotel and then the places we needed to go. The streets in that city are very confusing, inclu...

 
Traveler ru_travels

Updates
2005-08-11, seattle, United States. By: ru_travels

I haven’t written in a long time, it’s time to reflect on my adventure in Seattle. Things have been superb and the internship is going very well. My friend is moving on Saturday morning to California,...

 
Traveler ru_travels

what a day!?
2005-08-03, seattle, United States. By: ru_travels

today was a crazy day with kelly. a day full of surprises. we walked on the Pike and the Pike Market. tired from the heat and all the walking, we went to a local coffee shop for a refreshing drink. i ...

 
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Seattle, WA
2005-07-19, Seattle, United States. By: midnight

My biggest fear is that someday I may die alone. A lifetime of youthful, dancing memories to be erased by the tick tock of father’s clock. Perhaps you’ve heard this one: If a tree falls in the f...

 
Traveler ru_travels

I can't wait for the weekend to begin!
2005-07-24, Seattle, United States. By: ru_travels

This weekend was truly crazy, considering how much dancing I did. Today, Sunday, I decided to take it easier and come relax at the online cafe to do some on-lining. Things have been peachy. I have...

 
Traveler ru_travels

Friday visit to the Library
2005-07-22, Seattle, United States. By: ru_travels

last night was super fun, consdeing that I met with Kelly. For those, who don't know who she is, she's a girl* that befriended me last year helping to find a good venue to attend. So, yes .. she was 1...

 
Traveler ru_travels

Adventures
2005-07-19, Seattle, United States. By: ru_travels

So, last night was the night. Reunion with the Neighbours and the Hill. Chad, Christine and I drove to Seattle early evening. We stopped by the record store, then the “best pizzeria” in Seattle, per m...

 
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24 hours door to door
2005-07-21, Seattle, United States. By: kieran

We are in Seattle! After a very long journey we got picked up at the airport by Deborah & Brian. They had a sign for us, which I found particularly exciting – simple things eh?! They drove us back ...

 
Traveler raffa87

figuring this out
2005-03-15, Seattle, United States. By: raffa87

Just trying to figure this thing out!

 
Traveler dilleybug

Home, home on the range
2004-11-19, Seattle, United States. By: dilleybug

Well, its not exactly home on the RaNge. but its back in The United States. on the same time zone as all the loved ones. and bathrooms you dont have to pay for. i just wanted everyone to know that i a...

 
Traveler ru_travels

Last Supper
2004-07-21, Seattle, United States. By: ru_travels

Today is my last (full) day in Seattle, and I am not too excited to return to PA. I've adjusted so well here and feel that Seattle might be a perfect place for me to live, at least for a year or two. ...

 
Traveler ru_travels

ramblings
2004-07-20, Seattle, United States. By: ru_travels

Many things have happened since I wrote last. In fact, I captured every highlight of the weekend, typing a long story of the happenings. Sadly, the story got lost in the cyber space; unsaved and gone....

 
Traveler ru_travels

plannings
2004-07-16, Seattle, United States. By: ru_travels

15 July 2004 mid-afternoon, after the library: 1/ visited the U District, walking around the main street with shoppes and cafes 2/ took the wrong bus; the driver was kind and helped me to switch...

 
Traveler ru_travels

C'est tres bien! Merci.
2004-07-15, Seattle, United States. By: ru_travels

Waking up to a chilly morning at 8a.m., I was re-energized and ready to start my day. Although, I stayed at home till 12p.m., completing few things and watching a great movie -- Amelie. This deserves ...

 
Traveler ru_travels

5/13, +/- 1
2004-07-14, Seattle, United States. By: ru_travels

Day #5 Today I visited Frye Art Museum on Terry Ave. The collection was small but nice, including a little bit of photography, modern paintings of Scott Fraser and series of 19th Century eloquent v...

 
Traveler ru_travels

getting around seattle
2004-07-13, Seattle, United States. By: ru_travels

Quickie .. I am enjoying my time in Seattle. I haven't done much yet -- still learning about the area. I am staying at Capitol Hill, an area where alternative crowd and college kids reside together...

 
Traveler ru_travels

Final destination -- Seattle, Washington
2004-07-11, Seattle, United States. By: ru_travels

Hello everyone! I am alive and safely in Seattle. My bus ride from San Francisco was great, Green Tortoise is the deal! I met some nice individuals and had lots of good chats. They all invited me...

 
Traveler gareth

Seattle Montage
2004-02-09, Seattle, United States. By: gareth

Wake up. Phone dead. No alarm. Have to stay awake. Don't want to miss free continental breakfast. Lie in bed till 7. Have shower. Breakfast time. Big breakfast. Free. Bagels, pastries. Double choc...

 
Traveler gareth

Home of Starbucks
2004-02-08, Seattle, United States. By: gareth

That's right, I'm in the place that started it all. Whoopee. Not much time, expensive internet and all. Bus trip good, got up at 10 to 5 this morning to catch it. It's 3pm in Seattle here. The host...

 
Traveler sababa

Getting Ready to Head Off
2004-01-17, Seattle, United States. By: sababa

Hey all! I made myself a travel journal in order to keep in touch with everyone through my travels abroad for the next four months. I will use this page to update pictures, experiences, and stories. I...

 
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Day 2: Booing ARod
2003-09-09, Seattle, United States. By: logan

I awoke on Day 2 in Seattle a bit blurry and nauseous (see Northern Irish Car Bombs, Day 1). After some rigorous morning hygiene which consisted of brushing my teeth and putting a hat on my head, I d...

 
Traveler Texas Pete

Rat arsed again!
2003-06-26, Seattle, United States. By: Texas Pete

Well after finishing work on Thursday night, we decided to stay the night in Seattle. Mainly to be closer to the airport so we didn't have to be up at the crack of dawn to drive all the way down from ...

 


 
 

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