video voyagism: awe land

It has been a chilly, cold week here in Seattle, so the mood of this video fits perfectly. The "Isle of Awe Land" is a beautifully shot and edited video on Ireland. If it didn't look so damn cold, I would be booking a flight ASAP.  
Isle of Awe Land from Abteen Bagheri on Vimeo.

wanderlust wednesday: plain, wa (continued)

Located two and a half hours outside of Seattle, Plain isn't a destination I ever thought would make my "wanderlust" list...but there's something to be said about a little R&R in the country. When I was looking through Brian's photos, I knew I had to share a few of them so that you all could see how beautiful a town like Plain is.

 

 As a bonus, Leavenworth (a little Bavarian mountain town) is located only 20 minutes away.

 What do you think? Could you spend a weekend in Plain?

weekend recap: plain, washington

We spent a beautiful weekend over in Eastern Washington in a town called Plain. Whether or not the town was named Plain for its lack of amusements or wide open countryside is still up for debate. Regardless, you don't need much to amuse you in Plain other than some friends, a river, and two little kids.

 

What did you all do over the weekend!?

video voyagism; a spanish roadtrip

I would love to do this someday. period.

A Spanish Roadtrip from The Perennial Plate on Vimeo.

wanderlust wednesday; getaria, spain

Located on the coast of northern Spain, the small town of Getaria is an idyllic Basque getaway. This small but gorgeous fishing village is also home to world renowned wine (i'm sold) and beaches! It can't get any better than that! When I lived in the south of Spain, the farthest north I traveled was to Barcelona, but I am kicking myself for not making it to Basque Country. On the upside, I now know that when I get to the Basque Country,  I will most certainly stay at the Hotel Iturreggi, in Getaria. 

This boutique hotel was built over the ruins of an old farm house and surrounded by Txakoli vineyards. If farm ruins and vineyards aren't your thing, there is also an incredible view of the coast line and Getaria's lighthouse, which will most definitely win you over.

 This hotel's interior is my dream! It is thoughtful, not too cluttered, but still cozy.

 And the exterior isn't too shabby either.

(all hotel photos via Hotel Iturregi)

I could imagine many nights wandering though the cobblestone streets of Getaria...

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And many days soaking  up the sun and swimming in the Bay of Biscay.

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Have you ever been to the Basque Country or Getaria?

voyage vogue: basque country, spain

Spain by ashley-dillon featuring espadrille sandals