Lara Dunning, Author at Small Town Washington

My Favorite Top Six Experiences on Ireland’s Scenic Ring of Kerry

IrelandBy Lara Dunning March 28, 2018 34 Comments

Ireland’s Ring of Kerry is one of those drives you’ll not want to miss when visiting the Emerald Isle, even if you only drive a portion of the road. On my travels, I focused solely on County Kerry and ended up driving parts of the Ring of Kerry more than once. I also took some alternative routes such…

Why I Adore Kenmare, Ireland, and You Will Too

IrelandBy Lara Dunning March 24, 2018 15 Comments

I hadn’t planned on visiting Kenmare, Ireland, but while researching small towns to see along Ring of Kerry, I kept seeing it. Everything I read said it had fabulous food, a wide range of accommodations, and a beautiful location. When an opportunity arose at TBEX Ireland to visit this quaint Irish town, I said, “YES!” Then, when I got…

Twitter Chat on Small Towns with Where Travel and Me!

UncategorizedBy Lara Dunning March 18, 2018 Leave a comment

Join me and Where Traveler for a Twitter Chat on small towns! March 21st 3 PM (EST) and 12 PM (PST) #WHERECHAT

Lily of the Field B&B: A Peaceful Retreat in Cottage Grove, Oregon

OregonBy Lara Dunning March 17, 2018 Leave a comment

This article originally appeared on wanderwithwonder.com. It’s late evening at Lily of the Field B&B, and I’m sitting on the deck listening to the sounds of frogs as they sing the forest to sleep. Earlier in the day, I rode my bike to a covered bridge, stopped by a winery, and for dinner, dined in…

Two Tickets for a One-Hour Deception Pass Tour Jet Boat Ride Giveaway

GiveawaysBy Lara Dunning March 11, 2018 Leave a comment

Deception Pass Bridge is Washington State’s most photographed bridge. Connecting Fidalgo Island and Whidbey Island it is an impressive sight. Last year I wrote about four ways to experience this iconic spot. One of them was to experience the bridge and pass via jet boat tour. And that’s what I’m giving away! Two sets of…

Dreaming of Traveling the World With the Love of Your Life

Travel Writer CollaborationsBy Lara Dunning March 10, 2018 1 Comment

Traveling is one of the best things you can do. It opens your eyes to new experiences, new cultures, and new possibilities. It gives you the chance to see things that you wouldn’t usually see, and research has proved that traveling and experiences make us happier. But, how we each travel is different. I’m one of…

Tom Crean Fish & Wine & Accommodation – The Place to Stay in Kenmare, Ireland

IrelandBy Lara Dunning March 4, 2018 27 Comments

I was the kind of kid that pretended to be an Arctic explorer like Tom Crean and Earnest Shackleton every time the snow descended upon our Chicago suburb home. I’d bundle up in my winter clothes, gloves, and hat, and traverse the neck-high drifts snowdrifts. At the time, six year old me didn’t know that years…

Never Underestimate the Beauty of Daffodils in the Skagit Valley

Burlington, La Conner, Mount VernonBy Lara Dunning March 3, 2018 15 Comments

Daffodils are one of the first flowers of spring, and after a long, cold winter their bright yellow petals herald warmer days to come. Travelers visiting Washington State’s Skagit Valley, often don’t know daffodils are the first flowers to bloom and unlike the Skagit Valley Tulip Festival seeing the flowers is entirely free! Never Underestimate the…

Why You Should Go on a Fishing Charter in Anacortes, Washington

AnacortesBy Lara Dunning February 28, 2018 4 Comments

This article originally appeared on Experience Anacortes. It’s a crisp morning at Skyline Marina as we hop aboard Jolly Mon Charters in Anacortes. As the boat motors its way through the breakwater and into Burrows Pass, the clouds part to reveal a light blue sky. The three of us, my husband and I, and Captain Chris, all agree;…

Can a Camping Trip Really Make a Romantic Weekend?

Stuff I Like, Travel Writer CollaborationsBy Lara Dunning February 25, 2018 6 Comments

Nothing beats a romantic weekend. Whether your love is new, or you’ve been together for years, heading away as a couple can be a fantastic way to come closer. In the bustle of everyday life, it’s too easy to lose sight of the ones we love. We take our partners for granted or put off…

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