The beauty of the staycation is that it removes so much of the stress that often comes with travel. The beauty of an El Gaucho staycation is that you won’t even need to leave the hotel. #steakcation seattletimes.com/life/travel/a-…

Check out the first in our 'Bad Travelers' series by @CPLHouse. Then share your own most disastrous travel experiences by emailing us at [email protected], or tweeting Seattle Times Travel & Outdoors with the hashtag #BadTravelers. seattletimes.com/life/travel/ho…

A solo road trip can be a liberating, enriching journey. With these safety tips, you'll feel more secure behind the wheel. seattletimes.com/life/travel/6-…

Keep 'em coming!! Thanks to everyone who has already submitted your #BadTravelers stories! We want to hear from you. Read the first in our #BadTravelers series and submit your own tales at [email protected] or NWTraveler seattletimes.com/life/travel/ho…

The 10 best travel writers you’ve never read but should by @CPLHouse seattletimes.com/life/travel/th…

Wildfire season can be a disappointment to those who love being outside. Here's how to cope when your need for nature conflicts with weather advisories. seattletimes.com/life/outdoors/…

Introducing Starter Kit, a new series that guides you through the essentials you’ll need to take on the Northwest's most popular sporty hobbies — no more, no less. First up: Bike commuting! seattletimes.com/life/outdoors/…

Seeing Seattle’s Chinatown through the lens of the martial artist Bruce Lee reveals the community’s rich living history. seattletimes.com/life/travel/br…

Planning on hiking this weekend? Stay safe with these tips from experts at Snohomish county Search and Rescue and Washington Trails. seattletimes.com/life/outdoors/…

Ever wondered what to do if you run into a bear or a mountain lion in the wild? Wildlife biologist Jim Williams shares some tips! seattletimes.com/life/outdoors/…

When it comes to making the most of an impromptu weekend trip, #Vancouver provides — with diverse communities, a hotel perfect for hiding out from the rain, and no Ubers in sight. seattletimes.com/life/travel/24…

Seattle was one of four Washington cities on a list of the top 50 large cities where residents have ready access to parks. #parks #nature #outdoors seattletimes.com/life/outdoors/…

Let us know your own rainy season hacks!

Delays and crowds at SeaTac today due to dense fog and #Thanksgiving travel. 🛸Agueda La Alienigena 👽 checked in with the Port of Seattle for some tips for a smoother trip. seattletimes.com/life/travel/de…

Extra trip tip! Don’t want to drop off a friend at the arrival/departure terminals? Take them to the Sea-Tac station. Just dropped a friend there, and I feel like it was much more manageable then going through the congestion and probably quicker. Wish I would have timed myself.

Victoria is a great place for getting away from the holidays — you’ll enjoy seasonal warm fuzzies without turning into a grinch. st.news/2TV3bdC

New to hiking? Hiking with kids? Knees not up for intense climbing? These low-intensity, short-duration hikes might be for you. seattletimes.com/life/outdoors/…

Rome and Venice are much more than beautiful art and ancient wonders. They are complicated, living cities worth exploring beyond the tourist checklist. #Italy seattletimes.com/life/travel/se…

“They’re constantly calling about the coffee makers,” aircraft technician Bill Serantoni laughs about one of the most common calls he gets on the job. seattletimes.com/life/travel/ho…

Reader Photo of the Year: Kevin Cass, fly-fisherman, honed his craft on the slopes (via @CPLHouse) Find out how he got the shot: st.news/2Qk9zb8