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Here's the last of my Seattle-Portland diaries.
- rooftop access meant nice views of the city -
- checked out the interesting gum wall -
- coffee & breakfast at Storyville -
- last morning stroll around the Pike Place market -
And a special shout out to two of my girlfriends who accompanied me to this trip! Giving you a little background, these two were my high school classmates from 2004 and we haven't really spent this much time together since we all moved here from the Philippines. This turned out to be one of the most memorable trips I've had not only because of Seattle & Portland itself but also because of the endless stories and reminiscing we did. I can't wait for the next one!

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To continue my exploration of the different neighbourhoods in Seattle:

- made my way to see the infamous Fremont Troll - 

- roamed around Fremont and surrounding shops - 

- Puerto Rican cuisine for lunch at La Isla - 

 - exploring vintage boutiques in Ballard - 

- going up Kerry Park to see the magnificent Seattle skyline - 

- amazing happy hour drinks and bites at Toulouse Petit - 

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I spent an entire day exploring the different neighbourhoods in Seattle and because I took way too many pictures, I've divided this day into two posts. 

- Breakfast at Oddfellows Cafe -  

 - Walking around Capitol Hill for my ootds - 

- Drove to the Space Needle - 

- Wandered around the amazing Chihuly Gardens - 

- Wallingford for Molly Moon's Ice Cream - 

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I'm BACK! If you didn't know, I went to Seattle to visit a dear friend who I haven't seen in a decade (also drove down to Portland, btw). Both cities were amazing and I'm definitely going back, but in the mean time, let me share with you some snippets from my first couple of days.

- Strolling around the Edmonds Marina - 

- First stop: Pike Place Market - 

- Happy Hour Lunch: Japonessa Sushi Cocina -

- Stopping for french pastries at Le Panier - 

 - Buying fresh flower bouquets for $5 - 

- Second day shopping at the Seattle Premium Outlets - 

 - Catching the sunset at the Edmonds Marina - 

- OOTDs with my friend's adorable daughter - 

- Seafood Dinner at Anthony's Beach Cafe - 

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Hello everyone! I've been busy with work and personal things lately, so this week I'm only posting once and not featuring any new local spot or event. Instead, I was hoping to ask suggestions for an upcoming trip I'm having next month to Seattle. I'd love to know the best coffee shops, brunch spots & dinner restaurants that I shouldn't miss! Also, are there any specific specialty stores/boutiques/gift shops that are uniquely in Seattle? Any recommendation is appreciated! 

Oh and I will be back to regular blog posts next week!