The Jetpacker

Observations From The Interstate 5

Hitchhikers. Questionably historical towns. A town called Weed. Who says there's nothing to see on the Interstate 5 freeway?

Ghosts, Inmates & Bacon Doughnuts – 2 Days In Portland

Haunted pizzerias. Inmates and rainbows. A city of books. Bacon doughnuts. Those are just a few of the reasons why visitors to Portland, Oregon see signs that say "Keep Portland Weird."

Absinthe, Seafood & The Space Needle – A Day In Seattle

With only one day in Seattle, we checked out the Pike Place Market, went to the top of the frightening Space Needle, and had a visit with "The Green Fairy."

10-Foot Tall Hockey Players, Bison Burgers & Serendipity – Winter Olympics Day 7

It may have been dark and rainy on our last day in Vancouver, but it was just as fun as the others. We saw 10-foot tall guys playing street hockey, ate a bison burger, and experienced a serendipitous moment at the Slovakia vs. Norway hockey game.

Glowing Coke Bottles, Japanese Hot Dogs & Touching The Olympic Medals – Winter Olympics Day 6

Never have ordinary (see: not athletic enough) people like us been able to handle real Olympic medals until this year. We were willing to wait for this once-in-a-lifetime opportunity... for six hours.

Don’t Beat Them Up… They’re Cool – Winter Olympics Day 5

Canada vs. USA hockey is always a huge event in Canada. We went to a sports bar to watch the game... and we were the only Americans among hundreds of die hard Canadian hockey fans. So how did we survive after USA won 5-3?

Cops Raz Americans About USA Hockey Team… Not Scarf That Appears Stolen – Winter Olymics Day 4

When cops stopped us in the streets, we figured it was because it looks like we stole a Team USA hockey scarf. Instead, they bragged that Team Canada would beat our country.

How To Gain Street Cred In Canada – Winter Olympics Day 3

How do you gain street cred in Canada? Be nice. Like hockey. And say "eh."

Friendly Canadians, Stephen Colbert & USA vs. Norway Hockey – Winter Olympics Day 2

Stephen Colbert was taping just outside of Canada Hockey Place, where we saw USA defeat Norway in men's hockey, 6-1.

A Dirty Apartment, Happy Meal Toys & A Side Of Doughnut – Winter Olympics Day 1

Almost everything in Vancouver has been awesome so far: the Olympic spirit, the patriotic doughnuts, the friendly people, the nice weather... everything except our filthy apartment.