As a college student, I need a break from homework and studying every now and then. Sometimes the most relaxing way to take my mind off of school, is by zoning out at a movie at the Pullman Movie Theater. An upcoming movie that I plan on seeing in the next couple weeks, is Date Night with Tina Fey and Steve Carell. Date Night, out in theaters April 9th, is a comedy about a married couple who steal another couple’s dinner reservation and find themselves in a great deal of trouble. As it turns out, the people they pretend to be in order to get the reservation, are wanted by corrupt cops. Check out the movie trailer I found on YouTube!
Wednesday, March 31, 2010
Shopping
Pullman, a small, rural, college town, is a great place to go to school but not necessarily a great place to shop. As the weather gets warmer its time to replace our winter clothes for spring and summer clothes. Seattle, an obvious city for great shopping, is about a five hour drive from Pullman. However, if you are looking for a quick shopping trip, then opt instead to make the one hour drive to Spokane.
Spokane is home to several stores that provide great shopping. Looking for affordable clothes? If so, make sure to stop by Forever 21, Banana Republic, Nordstrom Rack, Abercrombie and Macy’s.
However, if you are looking to spend a little more money and find some great pieces for spring and summer, I recommend stopping by Nordstrom and Cues Boutique. At Nordstrom, the variety is endless and the prices range from very affordable at Brass Plum to more expensive at Savvy and Individualist. My personal favorite departments happen to be Saavy, Individualist, Mac, and women’s shoes. Also, you can shop swimwear, lingerie, sleepwear, shoes, make-up, and handbags.
Cues Boutique is another one of my favorite shopping stores in Spokane, and is a great place to find trendy, brand names. With a jeans selection that is out of this world, Cues ranges from casual wear to formal wear. With name brands like William Rast, Olivia + Alice, Young Fabulous and Broke, Boy Meets Girl, Ella Moss etc., there is a great selection to choose from
For a quick shopping getaway, take my advice and check out the stores I listed above!
Spokane is home to several stores that provide great shopping. Looking for affordable clothes? If so, make sure to stop by Forever 21, Banana Republic, Nordstrom Rack, Abercrombie and Macy’s.
However, if you are looking to spend a little more money and find some great pieces for spring and summer, I recommend stopping by Nordstrom and Cues Boutique. At Nordstrom, the variety is endless and the prices range from very affordable at Brass Plum to more expensive at Savvy and Individualist. My personal favorite departments happen to be Saavy, Individualist, Mac, and women’s shoes. Also, you can shop swimwear, lingerie, sleepwear, shoes, make-up, and handbags.
Cues Boutique is another one of my favorite shopping stores in Spokane, and is a great place to find trendy, brand names. With a jeans selection that is out of this world, Cues ranges from casual wear to formal wear. With name brands like William Rast, Olivia + Alice, Young Fabulous and Broke, Boy Meets Girl, Ella Moss etc., there is a great selection to choose from
For a quick shopping getaway, take my advice and check out the stores I listed above!
"Most scenic concert location in North America!?”
Personally, when I think of Eastern Washington I typically think of a dry desert area with nothing to do. However, after researching all about the Pacific Northwest there are many “hidden” places that this side of the mountains has to offer!
One of my favorite places to visit is Gorge Amphitheatre. Here, you can camp out and witness some of the world's best musicians perform. It is one of the most beautiful places I have ever seen. “Administered by Live Nation, it is considered one of the premier and most scenic concert locations in North America and the world.” The Gorge Amphitheatre is located in George, Washington that seats 25,000 people. The best part about the George is it’s backdrop…which is right above the Columbia River. Another perk of this amazing venue is the weather. Most concerts are held in the summer months when the weather is extremely enjoyable.
This venue is also home to many historic concerts varying from genres’ such as: John Mayer, Cold Play, Tom Petty, Dave Matthews Band and even Neil Young.
In all, if you are to take one piece of advice from this week’s blogs, I suggest you begin planning a trip to one of the best concert venues offered!
FACT: Brooks and Dunn's "Only in America" video was filmed at The Gorge.
One of my favorite places to visit is Gorge Amphitheatre. Here, you can camp out and witness some of the world's best musicians perform. It is one of the most beautiful places I have ever seen. “Administered by Live Nation, it is considered one of the premier and most scenic concert locations in North America and the world.” The Gorge Amphitheatre is located in George, Washington that seats 25,000 people. The best part about the George is it’s backdrop…which is right above the Columbia River. Another perk of this amazing venue is the weather. Most concerts are held in the summer months when the weather is extremely enjoyable.
This venue is also home to many historic concerts varying from genres’ such as: John Mayer, Cold Play, Tom Petty, Dave Matthews Band and even Neil Young.
In all, if you are to take one piece of advice from this week’s blogs, I suggest you begin planning a trip to one of the best concert venues offered!
FACT: Brooks and Dunn's "Only in America" video was filmed at The Gorge.
Lets Go to China!!
CHINATOWN INTERNATIONAL DISTRICT
One place that I would love to travel is China, but since I’m a broke college student China is way out of my budget! However, another way to cheaply receive the authentic taste of China without actually flying there is to visit Chinatown in Seattle.
When I was younger, I went on a school filed trip to Chinatown and got to experience first hand the wonders of this town. When entering Chinatown you will quickly notice the thousands of people all exploring the unique sights, languages and smells that this exclusive district has to offer.
Just minutes away from the downtown area…anyone can go and visit this community. The best way to have the full experience is to take a Chinatown Discovery tour. According to the Chinatown Discovery website, “the tour covers the history, traditions and customs of Asians highlighting aspects of Seattle's current Chinatown community. Learn about 1,000 year old eggs, myths, legends and much more.” Also, another addition to the tour is that you can request to receive an authentic meal!
One place that I would love to travel is China, but since I’m a broke college student China is way out of my budget! However, another way to cheaply receive the authentic taste of China without actually flying there is to visit Chinatown in Seattle.
When I was younger, I went on a school filed trip to Chinatown and got to experience first hand the wonders of this town. When entering Chinatown you will quickly notice the thousands of people all exploring the unique sights, languages and smells that this exclusive district has to offer.
Just minutes away from the downtown area…anyone can go and visit this community. The best way to have the full experience is to take a Chinatown Discovery tour. According to the Chinatown Discovery website, “the tour covers the history, traditions and customs of Asians highlighting aspects of Seattle's current Chinatown community. Learn about 1,000 year old eggs, myths, legends and much more.” Also, another addition to the tour is that you can request to receive an authentic meal!
Chinatown Discovery has been in continuous operation since 1985. There 90 minute tours are available Tuesday through Saturday, but you can also request private tours too.
The best parts about the tours are that they are extremely cheap, students are $12.00 and adults are $17.00. Now that's what I call a bargain!
Website: http://www.seattlechinatowntour.com/
Telephone 206.623.5124
The best parts about the tours are that they are extremely cheap, students are $12.00 and adults are $17.00. Now that's what I call a bargain!
Website: http://www.seattlechinatowntour.com/
Telephone 206.623.5124
Fax 206.623.4559
Email info@seattlechinatowntour.com
Tuesday, March 30, 2010
Seattle Attractions
While brainstorming ideas on things to do my upcoming summer in Seattle, I ran across an amazing website!
Seattle attractions is a website that offers people endless ideas on what to see, where to go, or what to eat in the Seattle area. It also gives special deals and coupons that are sure to come in handy.
Even if you aren’t from Seattle, take a look at this page, it may give you a good enough reason to take a weekend getaway out to the beautiful city.
Enjoy!
Seattle Underground Tour
Seattle is a city rich in history that many of us call home. What many of us tend to forget is exactly how many exciting things the town has to offer.
One of my all time favorites is the Seattle Underground Tour. Seattle underground is a network of underground passageways and basements that travel beneath the Seattle streets. “Bill Speidel’s Underground Tour” is a tour that has been taking visitors and Seattle residents alike through the streets beneath Pioneer Square since the 1960’s.
This amazing look at the history of Seattle makes you feel as if you are in a time warp, and never ceases to amaze its viewers.
Whether you are trying to beat the heat in the approaching summer, or just want to take a look at amazing scenery, go visit the Underground Tour in downtown Seattle! Visit their website for ticket prices, times, and more info.
Wednesday, March 24, 2010
A cheap way to travel
Seattle is only a five hour car ride away from Pullman, Washington. However, not all students have cars to travel back and forth to visit the sights and sounds the city has to offer. I have many friends that don’t have cars at school and finding rides back and forth can sometimes be a hassle. Therefore, I thought that I would research different methods of getting back and forth cheaply, to and from Pullman.
Here is something unique I found that was available to anyone. It is called “Ride Share.” Here are the directions:
>Go to www.craigslist.com
>Click on Washington State area: Pullman/Moscow
>In the search button type in Ride Share and submit
>Ads will pop up for people who want rides or can give rides.
I found this method very interesting because you can either make money or if you are in need of a desperate ride home someone is likely to help you out! Plus, you know that the ride won’t cost more than $20.
* Rides can be all over Washington too!
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