Hi Friends! It’s Laura. Join me (and my dog!) as we travel locally around Washington State, around the Northwest, and occasionally abroad. I love National Parks, cozy mysteries, glitter, and trashy television.
While I live in Seattle, I travel quite a bit for work and for fun around the US. In 2023, I flew over 90,000 miles and spent more than fifty nights in hotels. That is professional level traveler, y’all! (I am originally from the Midwest so sometimes I say y’all.)
In 2016, I fell in love with the US National Parks, our country’s greatest idea. I’ve visited more than twenty so far, with at least three new ones on the docket for the new year, plus more visits to Washington’s North Cascades, Olympic and Mt. Rainier National Parks.
Locally, I look for dog-friendly or outdoorsy activities so my trusty pup can join me in and around Seattle/Puget Sound. Those that follow me on HFIL have similar interests – she is usually a solo traveler looking for hikes or cafes to bring her dog. She does not travel full time, and when she does travel, she has more than a hostel or couch-crashing budget. My followers demand content, and I comply by posting tens of stories a month. My followers also appreciate my dry sense of humor.
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HFIL has been a featured writer on Kate Abroad, Photo Jeepers, Go Far Grow Close, and Globe Gazers, among others.
For writing or collaboration opportunities , reach out to me at laura at hifriendsitslaura.com. Hi Friends It’s Laura can be found on Instagram and Threads at HiFriendsItsLaura.
