Michael Fagin
Michael is a freelance travel writer for Foodista and is currently touring much of the US West Coast enjoying the wine country, and covering the fine wines, dining, and hiking in the region. Also covering British Columbia wine country and exploring the rain forests, coastal regions, and the mountains. While he is not writing Michael is the operational meteorologist for West Coast Weather, LLC and provides custom forecast for all outdoor events from weddings to climbing mountains (from Mt. Rainier to Mt. Everest) . I also want to thank my wife Elizabeth Fagin for her wonderful editing!
Posts by Michael Fagin
December 1, 2016
Olympia, Washington State's capital, has many claims to uniqueness: It’s the water! Olympia - the center of intelligence! Where things move at a glacier pace! It’s the water! Old...
September 13, 2016
Golden, BC is located in Southeastern British Columba with easy access to six national parks, Kicking Horse River, and a huge number of wonderful places to eat! In fact, the biggest challenge will be...
August 31, 2016
Wildflowers in the summer, powder snow in the fall and winter, gourmet meals waiting at the three story mountain lodge at 7200 feet. Yes that is paradise found, Purcell Mountain Lodge located near...
August 29, 2016
Several wine experts have stated that Walla Walla has the best wine in Washington! That is certainly a bold statement so to investigate, we left the Seattle area for a five-hour drive to the...
August 25, 2016
Part 1- Sound Views and Fresh Seafood- Tofino Clayoquot Sound is the richest fishing area in British Columbia, according to a recent study. Space does allow us to list all the fish so check it out at...
December 16, 2015
How many folks have hiked or biked the new Lake to Lake trail in Kirkland? Well, that is my name and it’s officially called CKC or Cross Kirkland Corridor. We started at the north end near the...
December 8, 2015
We arrived at the Mediterranean style inn and were immediately greeted with a smile and a glass of Prosecco (Italian origin). I knew this was the start of a charming mini vacation! Kenwood Inn and...
December 7, 2015
First Movement- The Pristine Lake Chelan We had three regions to cover, with lots of good food and wine in the plans, so we felt compelled to start the adventure with a hard work-out. Always the...
October 22, 2015
There was a great Tea Party at this year’s annual International Food Bloggers Conference in Seattle. I know it is bad form to discuss politics, but with a name like Tea Party, that might be...
August 10, 2015
“It’s the water” was a famous ad slogan of the Olympia Brewing Company. Of course they used “artesian water” and the old ad campaign suggested that “mythical...
July 24, 2015
Serving French style wine in a neighborhood wine bar is certainly a touch of class that Robert Ramsay Cellars brings to Queen Anne Hill in Seattle. This is a terrific location, just five minutes up...
July 9, 2015
Some rewards come easy and some take just a little work. We opted for a little work and hiked on the Cowiche Canyon Trail located in Washington State's Yakima Valley. The west end of the trail is...
April 29, 2015
We were to ready bolt out of Seattle early and with coffee and smart phones in hand we jumped on the cozy Bolt Bus. With its comfy seats and quiet ride we could get some work done on the way up with...
April 13, 2015
Four award winning chefs and over 30 Washington wineries will be serving their best this Sunday, April 19 from 5 to 9 PM at the Woodinville Wine Country White and Rosé Affair at Novelty Hill Januik...
April 3, 2015
Eating your way through Vancouver is a tall order, especially if you have only eight days, but every effort should be made to be successful. This is the 13th year of the annual EAT! Vancouver Food +...
March 4, 2015
You can’t get higher on the West Coast for a view of the majestic mountains and glistening sun on Puget Sound than the Sky View Observatory at Columbia Center. Located in the heart of downtown...
February 20, 2015
Monsoon rains and desert warmth make great wine in Arizona. Yes, heavy rains can be common for early July to August. This Southwest Monsoon brings in warm humid air from the Gulf of Mexico and close...
January 9, 2015
A Fire Theater with pyrotechnics show and daredevil acrobatics prepared by Flam Chen - this was the welcome we had in Tucson at the 25th Annual All Souls Procession (Mexican ritual of honoring loved...
January 9, 2015
A January a visit to Vancouver, B.C. usually involves skiing at one of the many mountain venues: Whistler, Cypress, and Grouse. For the sports enthusiast there is ice hockey; Vancouver Canucks...
December 10, 2014
Seattle is well known for being a coffee connoisseur’s dream. Along with that big coffee company that everyone knows about we are home to any number of small specialty coffee shops. On a recent...
November 3, 2014
A little known fact is that Bordeaux and Seattle share similar climates: annual rainfall, proximity to the ocean that minimizes hard winter freezes and a mild autumn. However, a well-known fact is...
July 17, 2014
The 27th Annual Auction of Washington Wines gives you the opportunity of one day to three days to sample the amazing wines and food of Washington State. The fun starts August 14th with the Picnic...
April 10, 2014
19 inches of rainfall in 24 hours is the record for the west coast of Vancouver Island. Our goal was to drive to the rain shadow of Okanagan Valley (400 miles east of the coast), sample some wine and...
December 10, 2013
Amateur rugby to banking to winemaker. That is the typical path for a successful winemaker-right? Well, it is the path that Shannon Jones took in starting Hestia Cellars, located a short distance...
December 10, 2013
The Olympic Blow Down or The Big Blow! We were hoping for more of these epic storms which produced winds of up to 138 mph (strength of a category 3 hurricane) near Long Beach, Washington. The Long...
