Of Travels And Stuff..
It’s Friday.
It’s been raining a lot.
And I had a vegan whole spelt chocolate chip brioche for breakfast.
And a chocolate protein smoothie too.
Needless to say that life is good when chocolate is involved.
In one week my friend Simone and I will leave for the US of A and I still haven’t wrapped my head around it. So much more is happening right now and I can’t wait to share it with you all but you’ll have to stay patient for a bit longer.
Anyway, we will fly to Seattle on my mum’s birthday, 31th July. My parents will drive us to the airport at 6am. Aren’t they crazy? Aren’t they fantastic? 
No wonder why my genes are so nutso. Haha!
It still feels like the holiday (or in American English: "vacation" ) is so far away. Is it really true that we will drive down to San Francisco in less than two weeks? Will we really stay in New York for one day on our way back? It all feels pretty unreal right now.
Simone and I have planned everything, besides the exact route we’ll take. We just know that we want to visit Mt. Rainier, Yosemite and Napa Valley on the way. Everything else is still unsure.
Do you have any insider tips? Which restaurants in Seattle, San Fran and New York do you like?
I only know a bunch of (apparently) great places in NY (Pure Food & Wine, Candle 79, Babycakes NYC…) though Simone and I already talked about eating our way through NY. I like that. 
It’s odd, I’ve never been that far west before. Also, it doesn’t really feel like I’m leading my life right now. I’ve never travelled that much before (Rrmember Japan in January, Florence on Easter and London in May?) and you know what? It’s getting even crazier! But that’s still a secret. I hate secrets so I’m really sorry that I can’t share it with you right now.
Oh well, I work my butt off so it’s time to get a breather.
I usually spend most of my money on food (who would have guessed) but I LOVE travelling. Cheap. I stay in hostels and do lots of camping which allows me to "save" some money and travel a bit more. Maybe it’s my multicultural background but I always have an urge to pack my bags and explore the world.
On an other note, my lovely friends Christine and Janine came around for dinner. We made some whole wheat pasta with tomato/zucchini sauce, served with garlic bread and salad. I was feeling a bit carby you know .
Tomorrow I’ll go hiking with my besties Livia and Daniela. I can’t wait! It’s my first hike this summer and it’s already the end of July!
Do you like travelling? What’s been your favourite place you’ve ever visited? There are so many great places I’ve seen, it’s nearly impossible to choose one. But I’d have to say that I really love my grandmother’s place (in Japan). I always feel extremely “home” there even though I’ve never lived there. The countryside is breathtaking (except for in winter ) and thinking about it makes me miss it so much.
When you’re in Seattle, you should go to Cafe Flora!!! It’s a vegetarian restaurant, and it’s awesome!
I’m so jealous– your trip is going to be amazing!
I hate secrets! But I DO love travelling. Unfortunately, it’s been quite a while since I visited the places you’ll be going, so I can’t really give you any tips… but I know you’ll have a great time because… well… how can you NOT in those places?
My favorite place to visit is probably Warsaw, in Poland, and more specifically, my grandma’s little country house there. It’s probably I have so many warm childhood memories of being there… but I’d really love to visit New Zealand.
mmm spelt brioche and protein shake, thats gotta shake the rain away!
ive never been outside of canada, but im dying to travel, preferably somewhere warm and tropical first! <3
So jealous I dream of going state side! That breakfast bun looks insanely good x x
Ahh you’re coming! I wish I were still in California! We could have met in SF!
But while in SF you should probably take a stroll over to Tartine Bakery for amazing grilled cheese and baked goods and lattes in bowls.
I love traveling as well. My favorite place was definitely Buenos Aires! In a perfect world, I would live there
Have a great hike!
In San Francisco, you can stay at the Green Tortoise Hostel and eat at the Vegeterian House at Battery Street
In Seattle:
I second Cafe Flora – in particular for brunch. Make sure to leave downtown Seattle, as it can be pretty dodgy and kind of boring.
Other good places to eat:
Thrive: http://generationthrive.com/ They have a smoothie, the coconutty that is the most amazing drink I have ever had!
Tamarind Tree: http://www.tamarindtreerestaurant.com/ – in the International District – you can walk there from downtown
Green Leaf: http://greenleaftaste.com/default.aspx – also in the “ID”
Sushi in Seattle is amazing.
And if you have time, hop on the ferry (you can walk down to the waterfront ferry dock from downtown easily) and take the ferry to Bainbridge Island. You can walk around the little town there, go hiking, etc.
OH, kayaking on Lake Union, in the middle of the city. I love it.: http://www.nwoc.com/