To start our journey in Halkidiki, Greece, we began in the country's second-largest city, Thessaloniki, with an overnight stay at the luxurious Hotel Olympia. When most people think of Greece, they...
Lara Dunning
Lara Dunning lives on an island in the Pacific Northwest and freelances for a variety of travel magazines. Her work can be found at Experience Anacortes, Bainbridge Island Magazine, Northwest Travel & Life Magazine, RealFoodTraveler.com, WaggonerGuide.com and Whidbey Camano Islands. She also owns the travel site Small Town Washington & Beyond (http://smalltownwashington.com/), where she shares her passion for small town travel. Lara has an MFA in Creative Writing from the Northwest Institute of Literary Arts, writes young adult novels, nonfiction essays, and likes to hike with Hazel, her Australian Cattle Dog.
Discovering the Stylish Comfort of The Inn at Lynden in Washington
I recently stayed at the Inn at Lynden while visiting the little town of Lynden, Washington known for its Dutch heritage. The town experienced an influx of Dutch immigration in the early and...
Charley Creek Inn: Small Town Luxury in Wabash, IN
The small town of Wabash, Indiana is located in Northeast Indiana, situated along the river, amidst farmlands and scattered woods. Over the past several years, this town has undergone a renewed...
Wandering Bellingham, Washington: First Stay at The Chrysalis Inn & Spa
Wandering Bellingham, Washington with Lara, she shares her favorite views, foods and places to shop that she discovered during her visit. For my second day wandering Bellingham, Washington I...
Exploring Bellingham, Washington: First Stay at Hotel Bellwether
Join me on a memorable journey at Hotel Bellweather, exploring Bellingham’s scenic coastline and rich history just north of Seattle. The small city of Bellingham hugs the Washington coastline and...
Luxury and History at The Jefferson in Richmond, VA
The Jefferson describes its historic five-star hotel in Richmond, VA as "authentically opulent" and "eternally relevant." Built in 1895 by Lewis Ginter, a wealthy businessman who spent millions...
Tiptoe Through the Tulips in Washington’s Skagit Valley
Every April, fields and fields of colorful tulips dazzle the eyes at the Skagit Valley Tulip Festival. The backdrop to this vibrant display is the Cascade Mountain Range, which, together, creates a...
Falling In Love with the Seaside Town of La Conner, Washington
For a town with a population under a thousand residents La Conner, Washington has received many notable awards including "Best Tiny Town in Washington," "Best Romantic Getaway," and "Best Northwest...
Explore the Midwestern Charms of Wabash, Indiana
The charming small town of Wabash, Indiana is a two-hour drive from Indianapolis. It lays next to the Wabash River, which stretches over 500 miles. The town is partially hilly with streams cutting...
Escape to Jacksonville Beach: Florida’s Romantic Hideaway
What images come to mind when you think of Florida? Alligators? Hip-swinging dancers? Disney characters? What if I told you that a 50-minute drive from the city of Jacksonville is a dreamy place...