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| Seattle |
I spent four days in Seattle, Washington, USA.
True, not enough time to really know all about a city. But sometimes, a few
days are all you need to grasp the main highlights of a place, and see if you
love it or hate it... In my case, I loved Seattle. Other than the rain (yeah,
it really rains all the time), it is a pretty cute city that has a lot to
offer. I’d like to share the 4 main reasons that made my stay wonderful. And,
if you ever plan to travel to Seattle, I recommend considering these points.
1) WATERFRONT: I have a theory: any city that has water (ocean, lake, river…) has the potential to be a great city. There is something about water that makes things feel like you are constantly on vacation. It smells watery, it feels good, and people seem happier. Seattle is no different. Surrounded by the Pacific Ocean, there are breathtaking sceneries from pretty much anywhere. It is truly a gem that everyone should discover. Funny thing is, I have a feeling that most Seattlers don’t go out to re-discover the beauty of their city… Please do!
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| At Kushi Bar |
2) FOOD: If you can't afford to go to Asia, then go
to Seattle for the best Chinese, Japanese, Thai or Vietnamese food. Succulent
dishes, authentic taste, affordable price. While typing this, I'm almost drooling
right now thinking about the delicious 'pho' I had at Thanh Vi (on Jackson
Street and 12th Avenue): simply the best I've ever had... And don't even get me
started on the 'okonomiyaki at Kushi Bar: Mmmmmmm... Also, the 'dim sums' at
Jade Garden (in the International District) are to die for! I'm pretty sure
I'll never taste anything this good, except perhaps if I go to the home of dim
sums itself, in Guangdong (Southern China).
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| Space Needle |
3) LANDMARKS:
From the Space Needle (which has appeared in many movies and TV shows),
to the Seattle Center Monorail, the Smith Tower, the Washington Mutual Tower (Seattle's
second tallest building), the Pike Place Market, the Fremont Troll, the Science
Fiction Museum, and The Seattle Great Wheel… There it really something for
everyone. And for those of you Starbucks lovers, its first store is at the Pike
Place Market since it was founded in 1971 (and it looks exactly like it was back then).
4) MY HOSTS: Well, this was the climax of all. I stayed at one of my
friends' and her fiancée’s. They are the most amazing hosts in the world (Yep!
I said world). To be honest, even if my trip was in the most boring city, I'm
pretty sure I'd have had an amazing time anyways with hosts like them. They
were thoughtful, funny, easy-going, kind-hearted, considerate, loving... In
fact, any other positive adjectives you can think of probably fits
them. I've travelled a lot in my life, and I can confidently say that this
is by far the best place I've stayed at. We spent hours laughing, talking
about old times, baking (unsuccessfully but still… It’s the process that counts),
cooking, shopping, visiting Seattle's landmarks, laughing some more... And
laughing again… What a pleasure it was!
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| Thank you for a lovely time guys! |
Hence, my advice to you, future Seattle
visitors, make sure to stay at a place where you’d feel welcomed. If not, by
all means, stay in a hotel.
There is nothing that can ruin your vacation more
than if you hate where you are staying. I'd give you the address of MY hosts/friends
in Seattle, but I like them too much to share them with anyone else, haha!