Wanderlust Seattle

by Betsy Beier

Overview

For tourists and locals of rainy Seattle, see and explore the Emerald City as you never have before with this travel-sized illustrated guidebook and journal, all in one.

Filled with colorful illustrations by Betsy Beier (Wanderlust Designer), this keepsake acts as a personal tour guide as you wander through the streets of Seattle, from Capitol Hill to the world-famous Pike Place Market and beyond. Organized by the city’s districts, the book leads you through all the major sights and hidden gems, with historical tidbits and other need-to-know information about the area. Sprinkled throughout are creative prompts and ideas for ways you can engage and immerse yourself in the city, involving anything from writing and drawing to photography, and other various activities. There also are fill-in lists for you to record your favorite spots and extra space to jot down other notes.

A perfect memento of your travels as well as a way to learn the history and culture of a place, this destination journal takes you on a special adventure around Seattle to help you make it all your own.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9781513263007
Publisher:	TURNER PUB CO
Publication date:	05/26/2020
Series:	Wanderlust Guides
Pages:	112
Product dimensions:	5.75(w) x 8.25(h) x (d)

About the Author

Betsy Beier is the creator behind the blog Wanderlust Designer, where she writes and illustrates her travel adventures and shares creative prompts, art basics and tutorials, journal ideas, and more. She earned her BFA in Painting and Drawing from the Universityof Colorado, Boulder, and her MFA in Computer Graphics and Interactive Design at Pratt Institute. After working in the corporate world in several roles, from graphic designer and web designer to storyboard artist and art director, she transitioned her focus to her love of illustration and travel and founded Wanderlust Designer. Betsy has visited almost 40 countries and all 50 US states, but she calls San Carlos, California, home.

Interviews

”Bound by the serene waterways of Puget Sound and the evergreen forests of the Cascade Range, Seattle is surrounded by some of the most spectacular scenery in the world. Despite its notoriously rainy climate, Seattle is made up of a culture that loves the great outdoors as much as it enjoys cozying up in a coffeehouse on a grey day. From the early days of lumber and gold to today’s world of jets and high tech, Seattle continues to grow with the times yet also retains its charm by keeping its cool, down to earth attitude. It’s no wonder so many want to experience the Seattle lifestyle!

When I travel to a new place, I love to slow down long enough to be able to capture a sliver of what life might be like to live there. Instead of seeing just the top destinations, I make time to sit at a cafe for an afternoon soaking up the vibe or to explore a lesser known neighborhood and watch everyday life. My idea of slowing down may be taking the time to capture the colors I see throughout the day, or making a note of the slang words I hear from the locals in conversation.

For me, experiential travel like this is about context, opening my eyes to learn a little about the history of the place while removing any preconceived judgement I may have brought with me. Ultimately it’s about being open to any experience that may come my way.

So, join me on this creative journey as we explore the Pacific Northwest gem, Seattle!”