United States Travel Podcast with Harper Wells

A morning hike at Smith Rock State Park, a walk through the Old Mill District's riverfront shops, and a look at how Bend's timber past fuels its outdoor present. ☕ Enjoying the show? Help keep every episode free — buymeacoffee.com/paris2tokyo Plan your trip to United States: eSIM & data · Tours & tickets · Airport transfers · Car rental · Travel insurance · Hotels & full United States guide → Some links are affiliate links. Episode 42 of United States Travel Podcast with Harper Wells. Harper Wells is in Bend, United States. Places in this episode: Smith Rock State Park, Misery Ridge, Deschutes River, Bend, Oregon, US-97, Brooks-Scanlon mill, Pilot Butte, Last Blockbuster Video. Covered: Smith Rock State Park hiking, Old Mill District history, Bend cost of living, Bend Ale Trail, Local dining prices, Public Transit. Chapters:00:00 Misery Ridge02:17 Last Blockbuster Video05:41 The Grove09:04 Paulina Lake A full transcript of this episode is available in supported apps. #BendOregon #SmithRock #HighDesert #MiseryRidge #OldMillDistrict #DeschutesRiver #BendAleTrail #FreshHopBeer #LastBlockbuster #PilotButte #NewberryMonument #CentralOregon #HikingUSA #OutdoorRecreation #TravelPodcast #HarperWells #USATravel #SeptemberTravel https://www.paris2tokyo.com/podcasts/united-states/

Harper drives north to Smith Rock State Park for a day of hiking and watching climbers, then returns to Bend to explore the historic Old Mill District and the Deschutes River. ☕ Enjoying the show? Help keep every episode free — buymeacoffee.com/paris2tokyo Plan your trip to United States: eSIM & data · Tours & tickets · Airport transfers · Car rental · Travel insurance · Hotels & full United States guide → Some links are affiliate links. Episode 41 of United States Travel Podcast with Harper Wells. Harper Wells is in Bend, United States. Places in this episode: Smith Rock State Park, US-97, Crooked River, Misery Ridge, Old Mill District, Deschutes River, Brooks-Scanlon Lumber Company, Hayden Homes Amphitheater. Covered: Smith Rock State Park, Old Mill District, Cost of Living, Public Transit, Bend Ale Trail, High Desert Ecology. Chapters:00:00 US-9701:55 Old Mill District04:45 Tower Theatre07:23 Cascades East Transit10:04 Room A full transcript of this episode is available in supported apps. #SmithRock #BendOregon #HighDesert #TravelPodcast #OutdoorRecreation #DeschutesRiver #OregonTravel #ClimbingCommunity #OldMillDistrict #CraftBeer #CostOfLiving #RoadTripUSA #FallInOregon #SustainableTravel #MountainTown #NaturePhotography #HikingAdventures #LocalCulture https://www.paris2tokyo.com/podcasts/united-states/

Harper explores Bend's pivot from lumber to lifestyle, hiking Pilot Butte at dawn and tracing the Deschutes River through the Old Mill District. She navigates the local brewery scene, checks out the last Blockbuster, and breaks down the real cost of living in high-desert Oregon. ☕ Enjoying the show? Help keep every episode free — buymeacoffee.com/paris2tokyo Plan your trip to United States: eSIM & data · Tours & tickets · Airport transfers · Car rental · Travel insurance · Hotels & full United States guide → Some links are affiliate links. Episode 40 of United States Travel Podcast with Harper Wells. Harper Wells is in Bend, United States. Places in this episode: Pilot Butte, Drake Park, Watershed Coffee Roasters, Old Mill District, Immersion Brewing, Hayden Homes Amphitheater, Galveston Avenue, J DUB. Covered: Pilot Butte hike, Old Mill District history, Bend Ale Trail, Cost of living analysis, Smith Rock State Park, Travel logistics Bend. Chapters:00:00 Pilot Butte03:12 Old Mill District07:18 Last Blockbuster Video A full transcript of this episode is available in supported apps. #BendOregon #HighDesert #PilotButte #OldMillDistrict #BendAleTrail #DeschutesRiver #SmithRock #MountBachelor #OregonTravel #PacificNorthwest #FallInOregon #RoadTripUSA #HikingAdventures #CraftBeerScene #DarkSkyCommunity #OutdoorRecreation #TravelPodcast #HarperWells https://www.paris2tokyo.com/podcasts/united-states/

Harper arrives in Bend after a scenic drive over the Cascades. We explore the high desert ecology, the history of the lumber town turned outdoor capital, and the reality of moving to a place where rent is high but the air is crisp. ☕ Enjoying the show? Help keep every episode free — buymeacoffee.com/paris2tokyo Plan your trip to United States: eSIM & data · Tours & tickets · Airport transfers · Car rental · Travel insurance · Hotels & full United States guide → Some links are affiliate links. Episode 39 of United States Travel Podcast with Harper Wells. Harper Wells is in Bend, United States. Places in this episode: Bend, Oregon, Santiam Pass, Willamette Valley, Old Mill District, Brooks-Scanlon smokestacks, Northwest Crossing, Deschutes River, Mirror Pond. Covered: Bend Oregon arrival, high desert ecology, cost of living in Bend, Bend history and pivots, outdoor recreation in Central Oregon, practical resident advice. Chapters:00:00 Santiam Pass02:10 Mirror Pond04:23 Smith Rock State Park06:55 Mid Oregon Credit Union09:32 St. Charles Medical Center11:26 Field A full transcript of this episode is available in supported apps. #BendOregon #HighDesert #OregonTravel #PacificNorthwest #FallInOregon #BendLife #DeschutesRiver #SmithRock #MtBachelor #AleTrail #OutdoorRecreation #MovingToOregon #CostOfLiving #DarkSky #VolcanoCity #CascadesEast #RoadTripUSA #SeptemberInBend https://www.paris2tokyo.com/podcasts/united-states/

Harper’s last full day in Portland on Labor Day. She walks the Pearl District, grabs a final coffee and breakfast burrito, reflects on the city's housing market and transit system, and prepares for the drive south into the Willamette Valley harvest season. ☕ Enjoying the show? Help keep every episode free — buymeacoffee.com/paris2tokyo Plan your trip to United States: eSIM & data · Tours & tickets · Airport transfers · Car rental · Travel insurance · Hotels & full United States guide → Some links are affiliate links. Episode 38 of United States Travel Podcast with Harper Wells. Harper Wells is in Portland, United States. Places in this episode: Pearl District, Less and more coffee, Hawthorne Bridge, Division Street, Pioneer Courthouse Square, Powell's City of Books, Willamette Valley. Covered: Portland Housing Market, TriMet Transit Costs, Willamette Valley Travel Prep, Pearl District Atmosphere, Labor Day Observations. Chapters:00:00 Pearl District02:21 Hawthorne Bridge04:37 Pioneer Courthouse Square07:07 Willamette Valley A full transcript of this episode is available in supported apps. #PortlandOregon #TravelPodcast #WillametteValley #LaborDayWeekend #UrbanTravel #CoffeeCulture #PublicTransit #FoodCarts #PacificNorthwest #SoloTravel #CityLife #HarvestSeason #OregonRoadtrip #PowellsBooks #SustainableTravel #TravelTips #PortlandLiving #WestCoastVibes https://www.paris2tokyo.com/podcasts/united-states/

Harper spends her final full day in Portland before heading south. She navigates the Pearl District’s construction zones, grabs breakfast at a neighborhood diner, and reflects on what it actually costs to live here. ☕ Enjoying the show? Help keep every episode free — buymeacoffee.com/paris2tokyo Plan your trip to United States: eSIM & data · Tours & tickets · Airport transfers · Car rental · Travel insurance · Hotels & full United States guide → Some links are affiliate links. Episode 37 of United States Travel Podcast with Harper Wells. Harper Wells is in Portland, United States. Places in this episode: Pearl District, Fields Park, Centennial Mills, NW 10th and Lovejoy, Less and more coffee, Sterling Coffee Roasters, Pioneer Courthouse Square, MAX light rail. Covered: Portland cost of living, Willamette Valley harvest, Eastside food scene, Portland transit system, Neighborhood exploration. Chapters:00:00 NW 10th and Lovejoy01:51 MAX light rail04:30 Alberta Arts District07:00 Tom McCall Waterfront Park08:46 Willamette Valley A full transcript of this episode is available in supported apps. #PortlandOregon #VisitPortland #WillametteValley #TravelUSA #UrbanExploration #FoodCarts #IndependentBookstores #PublicTransit #CostOfLiving #PacificNorthwest #CityOfRoses #Stumptown #HarvestSeason #SustainableTravel #LocalEats #RiverWalks #NeighborhoodGuide #TravelTips https://www.paris2tokyo.com/podcasts/united-states/

Day eleven in Portland. Harper explores the Alberta Arts District, navigates the Pearl District's construction zones, and reflects on transit costs, housing, and the city's evolving character before heading south. ☕ Enjoying the show? Help keep every episode free — buymeacoffee.com/paris2tokyo Plan your trip to United States: eSIM & data · Tours & tickets · Airport transfers · Car rental · Travel insurance · Hotels & full United States guide → Some links are affiliate links. Episode 36 of United States Travel Podcast with Harper Wells. Harper Wells is in Portland, United States. Places in this episode: St. Johns Bridge, Less and more coffee, Alberta Arts District, MAX light rail, Blumeyer Station, The Fields Park, Centennial Mills, Sterling Coffee Roasters. Covered: Alberta Arts District, Pearl District Construction, Portland Transit Costs, Housing Market Reflections, Willamette Valley Preparation. Chapters:00:00 St. Johns Bridge01:16 MAX light rail04:28 Sterling Coffee Roasters06:39 Pioneer Courthouse Square A full transcript of this episode is available in supported apps. #PortlandTravel #OregonVibes #AlbertaArtsDistrict #PearlDistrict #FoodCartCulture #WillametteHarvest #UrbanExploration #TransitTips #IndependentBookstores #PacificNorthwest #FallInPortland #CityLiving #TravelPodcast #HarperWellsJourney #ExploreOregon #CoffeeAndBooks #SustainableTravel #LocalEats https://www.paris2tokyo.com/podcasts/united-states/

Day ten in Portland: a morning coffee on Alberta, a walk through the Pearl District's construction, and a final dinner before heading south into the Willamette Valley for harvest season. ☕ Enjoying the show? Help keep every episode free — buymeacoffee.com/paris2tokyo Plan your trip to United States: eSIM & data · Tours & tickets · Airport transfers · Car rental · Travel insurance · Hotels & full United States guide → Some links are affiliate links. Episode 35 of United States Travel Podcast with Harper Wells. Harper Wells is in Portland, United States. Places in this episode: Less and more coffee, Alberta Arts District, The Fields Park, Centennial Mills, Portland Art Museum, Pine Street Market, Pioneer Courthouse Square, TriMet. Covered: Portland neighborhoods: Alberta, Pearl, St. Johns, Transit costs and Hop Fastpass, Housing market and rent prices, Willamette Valley harvest preparation, Local dining and food cart economics. Chapters:00:00 Less and more coffee00:58 The Fields Park02:09 Portland Art Museum04:48 Screen Door Eastside06:40 Columbia Bank08:35 The Clyde Hotel A full transcript of this episode is available in supported apps. #PortlandOregon #WillametteValley #TravelPodcast #FoodCartCulture #UrbanExploration #FallInOregon #PublicTransit #HousingMarket #ArtDistrict #RoadTripUSA #IndependentBookstores #CraftBeerScene #SustainableTravel #CityLife #HarvestSeason #NorthwestTravel #LocalEats #TransitTips https://www.paris2tokyo.com/podcasts/united-states/

Day nine in Portland: navigating the city after the Centennial Mills fire, exploring St. Johns under the bridge, and reflecting on the cost of living as autumn arrives. ☕ Enjoying the show? Help keep every episode free — buymeacoffee.com/paris2tokyo Plan your trip to United States: eSIM & data · Tours & tickets · Airport transfers · Car rental · Travel insurance · Hotels & full United States guide → Some links are affiliate links. Episode 34 of United States Travel Podcast with Harper Wells. Harper Wells is in Portland, United States. Places in this episode: Alberta Arts District, Pearl District, The Fields Park, Centennial Mills, Division Street, Hawthorne Boulevard, Less and more coffee, St. Johns. Covered: Portland Neighborhoods: St. Johns and Pearl, Centennial Mills Fire Impact, Transit Costs and Hop Fastpass, Rent and Housing Market Comparison, Willamette Valley Harvest Prep. Chapters:00:00 Alberta Arts District01:16 Pearl District03:16 Division Street05:24 Diner in St. Johns06:36 St. Johns08:37 River A full transcript of this episode is available in supported apps. #PortlandOregon #TravelPodcast #WillametteValley #StJohnsBridge #CostOfLiving #UrbanTravel #FoodCarts #TriMet #HarvestSeason #PacificNorthwest #AlbertaArtsDistrict #PearlDistrict #RoadTripUSA #AutumnVibes #CityLife #BudgetTravel #OregonFood #PublicTransit https://www.paris2tokyo.com/podcasts/united-states/

Day nine in Portland. A morning coffee on Alberta Street, a walk through the Pearl District's ongoing construction, and a pho lunch in St. Johns as autumn settles over the city. ☕ Enjoying the show? Help keep every episode free — buymeacoffee.com/paris2tokyo Plan your trip to United States: eSIM & data · Tours & tickets · Airport transfers · Car rental · Travel insurance · Hotels & full United States guide → Some links are affiliate links. Episode 33 of United States Travel Podcast with Harper Wells. Harper Wells is in Portland, United States. Places in this episode: Alberta Arts District, Less and more coffee, Pearl District, The Fields Park, Pioneer Courthouse Square, Portland Art Museum, Hawthorne Bridge, St. Johns. Covered: St Johns neighborhood, Pearl District construction, Transit costs and Hop Fastpass, Housing and urbanism, Local dining prices, Converge 45 art exhibition. Chapters:00:00 Less and more coffee01:29 Pearl District05:48 St. Johns08:26 Rain A full transcript of this episode is available in supported apps. #PortlandOregon #TravelPodcast #FoodCartCulture #WillametteValley #UrbanExploration #TransitLife #IndependentBookstores #ArtTriennial #StJohnsNeighborhood #CostOfLiving #PacificNorthwest #FallInPortland #HopFastpass #LocalEats #RainyDays #CityLiving #TravelTips #OregonHarvest https://www.paris2tokyo.com/podcasts/united-states/

Harper spends the final day of August in Portland, catching the tail of summer's festival weekends, exploring the eastside food scene, and looking ahead to the Willamette Valley harvest, all while tracking what a day in the city actually costs. ☕ Enjoying the show? Help keep every episode free — buymeacoffee.com/paris2tokyo Plan your trip to United States: eSIM & data · Tours & tickets · Airport transfers · Car rental · Travel insurance · Hotels & full United States guide → Some links are affiliate links. Episode 31 of United States Travel Podcast with Harper Wells. Harper Wells is in Portland, United States. Places in this episode: Tom McCall Waterfront Park, Hawthorne Bridge, Clinton Street Theater, The Observatory, The Pearl District, Powell's City of Books, Nob Hill / NW 23rd, Forest Park. Covered: End of summer festival season, Portland eastside food and dining, Transit system and Hop Fastpass costs, The Fields Park closure, Cost of living and visiting Portland, Willamette Valley harvest anticipation. Chapters:00:00 Hawthorne Bridge00:54 Tom McCall Waterfront Park04:19 The Pearl District05:09 Powell's City of Books06:04 Restaurant interior06:52 Riverfront at dusk A full transcript of this episode is available in supported apps. #PortlandOregon #PortlandTravel #PacificNorthwest #RoseCity #WillametteValley #OregonCoast #PDX #PortlandFoodCarts #TriMet #HopFastpass #PortlandPearlDistrict #HawthorneBridge #PowellCityOfBooks #PortlandSummer #OregonHarvest #PortlandNeighborhoods https://www.paris2tokyo.com/podcasts/united-states/

Harper spends a slow Sunday in Portland: a pastry at a Northeast bakery, the farmers market under the bridge, a walk through the Japanese Garden before the crowds, and a long look at how the city's construction mess is reshaping daily life. ☕ Enjoying the show? Help keep every episode free — buymeacoffee.com/paris2tokyo Plan your trip to United States: eSIM & data · Tours & tickets · Airport transfers · Car rental · Travel insurance · Hotels & full United States guide → Some links are affiliate links. Episode 30 of United States Travel Podcast with Harper Wells. Harper Wells is in Portland, United States. Places in this episode: Honey Latte Cafe, Saturday Market, Powell's City of Books, Portland Japanese Garden, Portland Art Museum, The Clyde Hotel Portland by Kasa, Crystal Ballroom, Alberta Street. Covered: Sunday market under Burnside Bridge, Portland Japanese Garden in late afternoon, Division Street repaving and detours, Cost of food carts, coffee, rent, Converge 45 triennial and Portland Art Museum. Chapters:00:00 Alberta Street01:07 Saturday Market02:59 Division Street05:10 Portland Art Museum06:47 Street A full transcript of this episode is available in supported apps. #PortlandOregon #SundayInPortland #PortlandTravel #OregonTravel #PortlandFoodCarts #JapaneseGarden #SaturdayMarket #Powell'sCityOfBooks #PearlDistrict #HawthorneDistrict #AlbertaArtsDistrict #PortlandArt #Converge45 #TriMet #CostOfLiving #CityOfRoses #PacificNorthwest #SlowTravel https://www.paris2tokyo.com/podcasts/united-states/

Day four in Portland, Oregon: Harper explores the eastern edge of the city, checks out the Hanabi Film Festival at the Clinton Street Theater, watches the Converge 45 art triennial open across town, and digs into what a day actually costs in the Rose City. ☕ Enjoying the show? Help keep every episode free — buymeacoffee.com/paris2tokyo Plan your trip to United States: eSIM & data · Tours & tickets · Airport transfers · Car rental · Travel insurance · Hotels & full United States guide → Some links are affiliate links. Episode 29 of United States Travel Podcast with Harper Wells. Harper Wells is in Portland, United States. Places in this episode: Clinton Street Theater, Alberta Arts District, Powell's City of Books, Pearl District, Division Street, Burnside Bridge, OMSI, Fremont Bridge. Covered: Portland east side food carts, Hanabi Film Festival, Last Thursday art walk, Portland transit Hop Fastpass costs, Converge 45 triennial, Portland construction closures. Chapters:01:21 OMSI02:04 The Observatory04:28 Alberta Arts District05:33 Pearl District07:49 Quiet residential street at dusk A full transcript of this episode is available in supported apps. #PortlandOregon #RoseCity #LastThursday #AlbertaArtsDistrict #ClintonStreetTheater #HanabiFilmFestival #Converge45 #PortlandFoodCarts #PortlandTransit #HopFastpass #PowellsBooks #FoodCartLife #OregonTravel #VisitPortland #PortlandArt #WillametteValley #PNWSummer #DayFour https://www.paris2tokyo.com/podcasts/united-states/

Harper spends her third day in Portland exploring Forest Park, the Pittock Mansion view, and the St. Johns neighborhood, digging into the city's transit future, housing debates, and what a modest budget can actually get you here. ☕ Enjoying the show? Help keep every episode free — buymeacoffee.com/paris2tokyo Plan your trip to United States: eSIM & data · Tours & tickets · Airport transfers · Car rental · Travel insurance · Hotels & full United States guide → Some links are affiliate links. Episode 28 of United States Travel Podcast with Harper Wells. Harper Wells is in Portland, United States. Places in this episode: Forest Park, Pittock Mansion, NW 23rd Ave, St. Johns Bridge, St. Johns neighborhood, Old Town, Saturday Market, Pearl District. Covered: Forest Park hiking, Pittock Mansion and history, St. Johns neighborhood and food, Portland transit and closures, Portland cost of living and housing, Pearl District and Saturday Market. Chapters:00:00 Forest Park02:14 St. Johns Bridge04:24 Old Town06:38 Cadejo Coffee07:53 Saturday Market08:57 Night09:56 Alberta Arts District A full transcript of this episode is available in supported apps. #Portland #PortlandOregon #PortlandTravel #OregonCoast #PacificNorthwest #PNW #TravelPodcast #USATravel #RoadTrip #FoodCarts #ForestPark #PittockMansion #StJohns #AlbertaArtsDistrict #TriMet #HopFastpass #CostOfLiving #MovingToPortland https://www.paris2tokyo.com/podcasts/united-states/

Day two in Portland: Harper dodges road closures to check the food cart scene, walks the Alberta Street art corridor, and discovers why the city's housing conversation is really about transit. Grounded in real costs and practical advice for visitors and new residents alike. ☕ Enjoying the show? Help keep every episode free — buymeacoffee.com/paris2tokyo Plan your trip to United States: eSIM & data · Tours & tickets · Airport transfers · Car rental · Travel insurance · Hotels & full United States guide → Some links are affiliate links. Episode 27 of United States Travel Podcast with Harper Wells. Harper Wells is in Portland, United States. Places in this episode: Less and more coffee, Cadejo Coffee, Powell's City of Books, Voodoo Doughnut, Pioneer Courthouse Square, The Observatory, Alberta Arts District, Pearl District. Covered: Portland food cart scene, TriMet transit system and Hop Fastpass, Neighborhood character: Alberta, Pearl, Division, Road closures and construction, Cost of living in Portland, Housing shortage and urbanism, Independent bookstores and arts. Chapters:00:00 Less and more coffee02:06 Alberta Arts District03:22 Pearl District04:33 Pioneer Courthouse Square05:41 Cadejo Coffee06:52 Washington Park A full transcript of this episode is available in supported apps. #PortlandOregon #AlbertaArtsDistrict #FoodCarts #PowellCityOfBooks #TriMet #HopFastpass #VoodooDoughnut #PearlDistrict #DivisionStreet #PortlandFood #PortlandLiving #PacificNorthwest #OregonTravel #PortlandArt #CityOfRoses #PortlandNeighborhoods #PortlandHousing #KeepPortlandWeird https://www.paris2tokyo.com/podcasts/united-states/

Harper Wells arrives in Portland, Oregon, after a scenic drive from Astoria. She unpacks the city's food cart scene, neighborhood character, and practical costs of living, with notes on transit, housing, and the arts. ☕ Enjoying the show? Help keep every episode free — buymeacoffee.com/paris2tokyo Plan your trip to United States: eSIM & data · Tours & tickets · Airport transfers · Car rental · Travel insurance · Hotels & full United States guide → Some links are affiliate links. Episode 26 of United States Travel Podcast with Harper Wells. Harper Wells is in Portland, United States. Places in this episode: Portland, Oregon, Alberta Arts District, Pioneer Courthouse Square, Pearl District, Powell's City of Books, Division Street, Nob Hill, Hawthorne. Covered: arrival in Portland Oregon, food cart scene and costs, neighborhood character and arts, transit system and Hop Fastpass, cost of living comparison, practical settling-in advice. Chapters:00:00 Alberta Arts District01:23 Pioneer Courthouse Square02:46 Pearl District04:07 Division Street05:33 Hawthorne06:58 Portland Japanese Garden09:06 Porch evening A full transcript of this episode is available in supported apps. #PortlandOregon #PortlandFood #FoodCarts #PowellCityOfBooks #PortlandArt #AlbertaArtsDistrict #PearlDistrict #PortlandTransit #TriMet #HopFastpass #CostOfLivingPortland #PortlandNeighborhoods #StJohnsPortland #WillametteRiver #PortlandCoffee #AutumnInPortland #OregonTravel #IndependentBookstores https://www.paris2tokyo.com/podcasts/united-states/

On her final day in Port Angeles, Harper takes a coastal walk along the Olympic Discovery Trail, reflects on the town's gritty charm and the changing season, and leaves with a promise to return. ☕ Enjoying the show? Help keep every episode free — buymeacoffee.com/paris2tokyo Plan your trip to United States: eSIM & data · Tours & tickets · Airport transfers · Car rental · Travel insurance · Hotels & full United States guide → Some links are affiliate links. Episode 25 of United States Travel Podcast with Harper Wells. Harper Wells is in Port Angeles, United States. Places in this episode: Olympic Discovery Trail, Ediz Hook, Port Angeles Fine Arts Center, Webster's Woods Sculpture Park, Kokopelli Grill, Feiro Marine Life Center, Hurricane Ridge, Olympic Railway Inn. Covered: Olympic Discovery Trail, Port Angeles waterfront, Hurricane Ridge evening, Local dining and costs, Practical visitor information, Farewell to Port Angeles. Chapters:00:00 Olympic Discovery Trail01:37 Front Street02:36 Port Angeles Fine Arts Center03:52 Hurricane Ridge05:32 Next Door Gastropub06:22 Quiet room at night A full transcript of this episode is available in supported apps. #PortAngeles #OlympicDiscoveryTrail #HurricaneRidge #BlackBallFerry #WashingtonState #PacificNorthwest #TravelPodcast #RoadtripUSA #CostOfLiving #OlympicNationalPark #FerryTravel #SummerInThePNW #LocalFare #SmallTownAmerica #TravelTips #SeasonChange #WashingtonCoast #USATravel https://www.paris2tokyo.com/podcasts/united-states/

On her last full day in Port Angeles, Harper takes the Hurricane Ridge shuttle up the mountain, watches marmots, and thinks about the Elwha River's return, the town's water shortage, and what the journey south to Oregon will bring. She also checks the cost of a final local meal and a last look at the working waterfront. ☕ Enjoying the show? Help keep every episode free — buymeacoffee.com/paris2tokyo Plan your trip to United States: eSIM & data · Tours & tickets · Airport transfers · Car rental · Travel insurance · Hotels & full United States guide → Some links are affiliate links. Episode 24 of United States Travel Podcast with Harper Wells. Harper Wells is in Port Angeles, United States. Places in this episode: Hurricane Ridge, Hurricane Hill, NW Coffee Company, Downriggers on the Water, City Pier, Feiro Marine Life Center, Field Arts & Events Hall, Olympic Discovery Trail. Covered: Hurricane Ridge, Wildlife, Waterfront dining, Cost of living, Local economy, Farewell to Port Angeles. Chapters:00:00 Hurricane Ridge00:57 Hurricane Hill02:37 City Pier04:24 Feiro Marine Life Center06:55 Field Arts & Events Hall08:23 Olympic Lodge09:49 Room A full transcript of this episode is available in supported apps. #PortAngeles #OlympicPeninsula #HurricaneRidge #OlympicNationalPark #WashingtonState #PacificNorthwest #RoadTrip #TravelPodcast #USATravel #Hiking #NationalPark #CoastalTown #FerryTravel #CostOfLiving #ElwhaRiver #PNW #TravelGuide #WashingtonCoast https://www.paris2tokyo.com/podcasts/united-states/

Harper spends her final days in Port Angeles watching the Elwha run low, enjoying the tail end of fair week, and reflecting on the town's water crisis and affordable living before heading south to Oregon. ☕ Enjoying the show? Help keep every episode free — buymeacoffee.com/paris2tokyo Plan your trip to United States: eSIM & data · Tours & tickets · Airport transfers · Car rental · Travel insurance · Hotels & full United States guide → Some links are affiliate links. Episode 23 of United States Travel Podcast with Harper Wells. Harper Wells is in Port Angeles, United States. Places in this episode: Elwha River, Olympic National Park Visitor Center, Little Devil's Lunchbox, Port Angeles Fine Arts Center, Webster's Woods Sculpture Park, Hurricane Ridge, Downriggers on the Water, Field Arts & Events Hall. Covered: water shortage, Elwha river, sculpture park, hurricane ridge, cost of living, local dining. Chapters:00:00 Port Angeles01:07 Elwha River03:27 Olympic National Park Visitor Center05:13 Port Angeles Fine Arts Center07:15 Downriggers on the Water08:13 City Pier A full transcript of this episode is available in supported apps. #PortAngeles #OlympicPeninsula #ElwhaRiver #WashingtonState #PacificNorthwest #TravelPodcast #USATravel #RoadTrip #Drought #WaterConservation #OlympicNationalPark #HurricaneRidge #TidePools #RialtoBeach #RubyBeach #SculpturePark #CostOfLiving #FerryTravel https://www.paris2tokyo.com/podcasts/united-states/

Day 7 in Port Angeles. Harper witnesses the end of the fair's energy, learns about the Stage III water crisis and its impact on the Elwha, and reflects on the town's culture and cost of living. ☕ Enjoying the show? Help keep every episode free — buymeacoffee.com/paris2tokyo Plan your trip to United States: eSIM & data · Tours & tickets · Airport transfers · Car rental · Travel insurance · Hotels & full United States guide → Some links are affiliate links. Episode 22 of United States Travel Podcast with Harper Wells. Harper Wells is in Port Angeles, United States. Places in this episode: Clallam County Fairgrounds, NW Coffee Company, Elwha River, Port Angeles Fine Arts Center, Webster's Woods Sculpture Park, Little Devil's Lunchbox, Hurricane Ridge, Black Ball Ferry Line. Covered: Water shortage and Elwha River, Local arts: Sculpture Park and gallery, Fair aftermath and community, Hurricane Ridge visit, Practical cost of living and visiting. Chapters:00:00 Port Angeles01:15 River03:13 Port Angeles Fine Arts Center04:42 Hurricane Ridge06:10 Downriggers on the Water A full transcript of this episode is available in supported apps. #PortAngeles #OlympicNationalPark #WashingtonState #ElwhaRiver #HurricaneRidge #PacificNorthwest #PNWtravel #ClallamCounty #Drought #WaterShortage #TravelPodcast #RVers #RoadTrip #OlympicPeninsula #VisitWA #ArtAndNature #FerryTravel #CostOfLiving https://www.paris2tokyo.com/podcasts/united-states/

Harper spends her sixth day in Port Angeles checking the low Elwha River, exploring the local arts scene, and handling banking admin, while reflecting on the town's working identity and affordable cost of living. ☕ Enjoying the show? Help keep every episode free — buymeacoffee.com/paris2tokyo Plan your trip to United States: eSIM & data · Tours & tickets · Airport transfers · Car rental · Travel insurance · Hotels & full United States guide → Some links are affiliate links. Episode 21 of United States Travel Podcast with Harper Wells. Harper Wells is in Port Angeles, United States. Places in this episode: NW Coffee Company, Feiro Marine Life Center, Olympic Discovery Trail, Elwha River, Port Angeles Fine Arts Center, Little Devil's Lunchbox, First Fed, Sound Community Bank. Covered: Elwha River water shortage, Port Angeles arts and culture, Practical banking in Washington, Cost of living comparison, Lake Crescent hiking, Local dining. Chapters:00:00 NW Coffee Company01:23 Elwha River03:03 Little Devil's Lunchbox04:12 Sound Community Bank05:53 Field Arts & Events Hall A full transcript of this episode is available in supported apps. #PortAngeles #OlympicNationalPark #WashingtonState #PacificNorthwest #ElwhaRiver #WaterShortage #CostOfLiving #TravelWashington #HurricaneRidge #LakeCrescent #PortAngelesArts #FerryTravel #DungenessCrab #RoadTripUSA #USAPodcast #HiddenGems #SmallTownLife https://www.paris2tokyo.com/podcasts/united-states/

Harper spends the day after the Clallam County Fair exploring the lower Elwha River restoration, checking in on the city's water shortage, and catching a sunset at the Port Angeles waterfront. She reflects on the town's working identity, its arts scene, and what a day in Port Angeles actually costs. ☕ Enjoying the show? Help keep every episode free — buymeacoffee.com/paris2tokyo Plan your trip to United States: eSIM & data · Tours & tickets · Airport transfers · Car rental · Travel insurance · Hotels & full United States guide → Some links are affiliate links. Episode 20 of United States Travel Podcast with Harper Wells. Harper Wells is in Port Angeles, United States. Places in this episode: Clallam County Fairgrounds, City Pier, Feiro Marine Life Center, Lower Elwha Klallam Reservation, Elwha River mouth, Port Angeles Fine Arts Center, Webster's Woods Sculpture Park, Field Arts & Events Hall. Covered: Post-fair town rhythm, Elwha River restoration and drought, Local arts: sculpture park and arts hall, Practical banking and settling in, Cost of living and eating local, Preparing for the wild coast. Chapters:00:00 City Pier01:33 Lower Elwha Klallam Reservation03:11 Street04:19 Port Angeles Fine Arts Center05:42 Olympic Discovery Trail06:44 Cafe07:31 Room A full transcript of this episode is available in supported apps. #PortAngeles #OlympicPeninsula #WashingtonState #ElwhaRiver #ClallamCountyFair #PacificNorthwest #RoadTrip #VanLife #USA #TravelPodcast #SoloFemaleTravel #SmallTownAmerica #CostOfLiving #NationalPark #Hiking #FerryLife #EvergreenState https://www.paris2tokyo.com/podcasts/united-states/

Harper spends her fourth day in Port Angeles at the Clallam County Fair, talks water conservation with locals, and explores the town's working harbor. She reflects on the cost of living, the Elwha's low flows, and what makes this gateway town tick. ☕ Enjoying the show? Help keep every episode free — buymeacoffee.com/paris2tokyo Plan your trip to United States: eSIM & data · Tours & tickets · Airport transfers · Car rental · Travel insurance · Hotels & full United States guide → Some links are affiliate links. Episode 19 of United States Travel Podcast with Harper Wells. Harper Wells is in Port Angeles, United States. Places in this episode: Clallam County Fairgrounds, Port Angeles City Pier, Feiro Marine Life Center, Olympic Discovery Trail, Field Arts & Events Hall, Black Ball Ferry Terminal, Shirley's Cafe, Blackberry Cafe stall. Covered: Clallam County Fair, Water conservation, Elwha River, Working waterfront, Cost of living, Local economy. Chapters:00:00 Fairground daytime05:46 Shirley's Cafe06:39 Fairground evening A full transcript of this episode is available in supported apps. #PortAngeles #OlympicPeninsula #ClallamCountyFair #ElwhaRiver #OlympicNationalPark #WashingtonState #PacificNorthwest #CountyFairLife #SmallTownAmerica #Roadtrip #TravelPodcast #AmericanSummer #SalishSea #WorkingWaterfront #WaterConservation #DiscoverWashington #FerryTravel https://www.paris2tokyo.com/podcasts/united-states/

Harper spends day three in Port Angeles on the dry side of the Olympic rain shadow. She hikes the Spruce Railroad Trail along Lake Crescent, checks out the Clallam County Fair setup, and looks into the city's Stage III water shortage and what it means for a town built on a dam-removal success story. ☕ Enjoying the show? Help keep every episode free — buymeacoffee.com/paris2tokyo Plan your trip to United States: eSIM & data · Tours & tickets · Airport transfers · Car rental · Travel insurance · Hotels & full United States guide → Some links are affiliate links. Episode 18 of United States Travel Podcast with Harper Wells. Harper Wells is in Port Angeles, United States. Places in this episode: Lake Crescent, Spruce Railroad Trail, Olympic Discovery Trail, Elwha River, Elwha Klallam Heritage Center, Clallam County Fairgrounds, Next Door Gastropub, Black Ball Ferry Terminal. Covered: Lake Crescent hiking, Elwha River restoration, Clallam County Fair, Port Angeles cost of living, Local water issues. Chapters:00:00 Lake Crescent00:24 Spruce Railroad Trail02:21 Elwha Klallam Heritage Center03:42 Next Door Gastropub04:46 Port06:22 Olympic Discovery Trail A full transcript of this episode is available in supported apps. #PortAngeles #OlympicPeninsula #LakeCrescent #SpruceRailroadTrail #ElwhaRiver #DamRemoval #ClallamCountyFair #WashingtonCoast #PacificNorthwest #RoadTripUSA #NationalParkGateway #SmallTownAmerica #WaterConservation #HikingWashington #FerryTravel #USATravel #TravelPodcast #OlympicNationalPark https://www.paris2tokyo.com/podcasts/united-states/

Harper settles into Port Angeles, exploring the Elwha Klallam Heritage Center, the Olympic Discovery Trail, and the town's working waterfront, while noting the fair's approach and the practical costs of a day in this gateway town. ☕ Enjoying the show? Help keep every episode free — buymeacoffee.com/paris2tokyo Plan your trip to United States: eSIM & data · Tours & tickets · Airport transfers · Car rental · Travel insurance · Hotels & full United States guide → Some links are affiliate links. Episode 17 of United States Travel Podcast with Harper Wells. Harper Wells is in Port Angeles, United States. Places in this episode: Elwha Klallam Heritage Center, Peninsula College, Olympic Discovery Trail, Feiro Marine Life Center, City Pier, Blackbird Coffeehouse, Hurricane Ridge, Hurricane Hill Trail. Covered: Elwha Klallam Heritage Center, Olympic Discovery Trail, Hurricane Ridge hiking, Sol Duc Falls old-growth forest, Clallam County Fair, Port Angeles cost of living, Water shortage and park logistics. Chapters:00:00 Port Angeles01:18 Olympic Discovery Trail02:28 Blackbird Coffeehouse03:55 Sol Duc Falls05:16 Downriggers on the Water06:43 Black Ball Ferry Terminal08:11 Room A full transcript of this episode is available in supported apps. #PortAngeles #OlympicPeninsula #WashingtonState #USATravel #PacificNorthwest #HurricaneRidge #SolDucFalls #OlympicNationalPark #TravelPodcast #CostOfLiving #ElwhaKlallam #ClallamCountyFair #Hiking #Roadtrip #FerryTravel #PNWlife #SmallTownAmerica https://www.paris2tokyo.com/podcasts/united-states/

Harper leaves Friday Harbor and makes the scenic drive to Port Angeles, Washington. She settles into her new basecamp for Olympic National Park, explores the working waterfront, and weighs the town's affordable rent against its housing shortage. ☕ Enjoying the show? Help keep every episode free — buymeacoffee.com/paris2tokyo Plan your trip to United States: eSIM & data · Tours & tickets · Airport transfers · Car rental · Travel insurance · Hotels & full United States guide → Some links are affiliate links. Episode 16 of United States Travel Podcast with Harper Wells. Harper Wells is in Port Angeles, United States. Places in this episode: Anacortes, US-101, Strait of Juan de Fuca, Black Ball Ferry Terminal, Feiro Marine Life Center, Olympic National Park Visitor Center, Field Arts & Events Hall, Downriggers on the Water. Covered: arrival, cost of living, olympic national park logistics, waterfront exploration, housing shortage. Chapters:00:00 Anacortes02:19 Port Angeles03:42 Olympic National Park Visitor Center05:22 Little Devil's Lunchbox06:43 Olympic Discovery Trail A full transcript of this episode is available in supported apps. #PortAngeles #OlympicPeninsula #OlympicNationalPark #WashingtonTravel #PNWAdventures #HurricaneRidge #FerryLife #CostOfLiving #PacificNorthwest #RoadtripUSA #TravelPodcast #SmallTownLife #HohRainforest #RialtoBeach #ElwhaRiver #BlackBallFerry #WashingtonState https://www.paris2tokyo.com/podcasts/united-states/

On her final day in Friday Harbor, Harper tries sea kayaking, visits a shoreline sculpture park, and learns about the island's ferry-dependent life before heading south to Oregon. ☕ Enjoying the show? Help keep every episode free — buymeacoffee.com/paris2tokyo Plan your trip to United States: eSIM & data · Tours & tickets · Airport transfers · Car rental · Travel insurance · Hotels & full United States guide → Some links are affiliate links. Episode 15 of United States Travel Podcast with Harper Wells. Harper Wells is in Friday Harbor, United States. Places in this episode: Snug Harbor, San Juan Islands Sculpture Park, Whale Museum, Downriggers, San Juan Island Brewing Co., Jackson Beach, Salty Fox Coffee. Covered: Kayaking, Sculpture Park, Whale Museum, Cost of Living, Ferry Travel, Last Day Reflection. Chapters:00:00 Salty Fox Coffee00:37 Snug Harbor03:16 Downriggers07:15 Jackson Beach08:34 Friday Harbor A full transcript of this episode is available in supported apps. #FridayHarbor #SanJuanIslands #SeaKayaking #SalishSea #WhaleMuseum #SculpturePark #Downriggers #SanJuanIslandBrewing #PacificNorthwest #TravelUSA #IslandLife #Summer2026 #OrcaWhales #RoadTrip #OregonCoast #FerryTravel #LastDay https://www.paris2tokyo.com/podcasts/united-states/

On her final full day in Friday Harbor, Harper soaks in the quiet after the county fair, takes one last ferry-adjacent walk, watches the sunset from the water, and reflects on the cost of living, community, and the journey south to Oregon. ☕ Enjoying the show? Help keep every episode free — buymeacoffee.com/paris2tokyo Plan your trip to United States: eSIM & data · Tours & tickets · Airport transfers · Car rental · Travel insurance · Hotels & full United States guide → Some links are affiliate links. Episode 14 of United States Travel Podcast with Harper Wells. Harper Wells is in Friday Harbor, United States. Places in this episode: Salty Fox Coffee, The Whale Museum, San Juan Islands Museum of Art, Crows Nest Coffee Shoppe, Roche Harbor, San Juan Islands Sculpture Park & Nature Reserve, Downriggers - Friday Harbor. Covered: Post-fair quiet, Cost of living analysis, Pig War history, Local art and sculpture, Last day reflections. Chapters:00:00 Friday Harbor00:28 Salty Fox Coffee01:30 The Whale Museum02:47 San Juan Islands Museum of Art03:54 Roche Harbor06:05 Sea waves A full transcript of this episode is available in supported apps. #FridayHarbor #SanJuanIslands #WashingtonState #PacificNorthwest #OrcaWhales #SalishSea #FerryTravel #RoadTripUSA #TravelPodcast #USATravel #IslandLife #CostOfLiving #PigWarHistory #SculpturePark #SmallTownAmerica #SummerInWashington #TravelGuide https://www.paris2tokyo.com/podcasts/united-states/

Harper spends the first day of the San Juan County Fair, wandering the exhibitions, eating fair food, and watching the community come together. She reflects on the rhythm of island life, the cost of living, and the simple joy of a small-town fair before her time on the island winds down. ☕ Enjoying the show? Help keep every episode free — buymeacoffee.com/paris2tokyo Plan your trip to United States: eSIM & data · Tours & tickets · Airport transfers · Car rental · Travel insurance · Hotels & full United States guide → Some links are affiliate links. Episode 13 of United States Travel Podcast with Harper Wells. Harper Wells is in Friday Harbor, United States. Places in this episode: San Juan County Fairgrounds, Argyle Avenue, Spring Street, Kings Market, San Juan Island Brewing Co., Snug Harbor, Whale Museum, Studio JAMM. Covered: San Juan County Fair, Local community and economy, Cost of living comparison, Small-town American summer traditions. Chapters:00:00 Argyle Avenue00:26 Spring Street01:36 Funfair02:56 San Juan Island Brewing Co.04:15 Park06:21 Snug Harbor07:43 Street A full transcript of this episode is available in supported apps. #SanJuanCountyFair #FridayHarbor #SanJuanIslands #WashingtonState #SmallTownFair #SummerInThePNW #CountyFair #PacificNorthwest #IslandLife #TravelWashington #FairFood #LocalCulture #USATravel #RoadtripUSA #CostOfLiving #Community https://www.paris2tokyo.com/podcasts/united-states/

On day five in Friday Harbor, Harper watches orcas from Lime Kiln Point, explores the island's history at the San Juan Island National Historical Park, and gets ready for the San Juan County Fair. She also reflects on the cost of living and the community's tight-knit rhythms. ☕ Enjoying the show? Help keep every episode free — buymeacoffee.com/paris2tokyo Plan your trip to United States: eSIM & data · Tours & tickets · Airport transfers · Car rental · Travel insurance · Hotels & full United States guide → Some links are affiliate links. Episode 12 of United States Travel Podcast with Harper Wells. Harper Wells is in Friday Harbor, United States. Places in this episode: Lime Kiln Point State Park, American Camp, San Juan Island Sculpture Park, San Juan Island Brewing Co., Whale Museum, Downriggers, Islanders Bank, Argyle Avenue fairgrounds. Covered: Orca watching, San Juan Island history, Farmers market, Cost of living, County fair anticipation, Local dining. Chapters:00:00 Whale Museum02:14 American Camp04:24 San Juan Island Brewing Co.06:06 Downriggers07:03 Islanders Bank A full transcript of this episode is available in supported apps. #FridayHarbor #SanJuanIslands #OrcaWatching #LimeKilnPoint #PigWar #AmericanCamp #WhaleMuseum #SanJuanCountyFair #SanJuanIslandSculpturePark #PacificNorthwest #WashingtonState #SalishSea #FerryTravel #CostOfLiving #IslandLife #Roadtrip #TravelPodcast #USATravel https://www.paris2tokyo.com/podcasts/united-states/

Harper spends her fourth day in Friday Harbor chasing orcas from a kayak and the shore at Lime Kiln, digs into the island's cost of living, and watches the town get ready for the county fair. ☕ Enjoying the show? Help keep every episode free — buymeacoffee.com/paris2tokyo Plan your trip to United States: eSIM & data · Tours & tickets · Airport transfers · Car rental · Travel insurance · Hotels & full United States guide → Some links are affiliate links. Episode 11 of United States Travel Podcast with Harper Wells. Harper Wells is in Friday Harbor, United States. Places in this episode: Snug Harbor, Lime Kiln Point State Park, Downriggers, The Whale Museum, Salty Fox, Friday Harbor ferry terminal. Covered: Kayaking with orcas, Whale Museum visit, Lime Kiln Point, Orca conservation, Cost of living Friday Harbor, San Juan County Fair prep. Chapters:00:00 Cliff top01:15 Snug Harbor02:51 Downriggers04:25 The Whale Museum05:59 Lime Kiln Point State Park07:37 Salty Fox08:20 Quiet room interior A full transcript of this episode is available in supported apps. #FridayHarbor #SanJuanIslands #OrcaWatching #SouthernResidents #KayakingPNW #LimeKilnPoint #WhaleMuseum #SanJuanCountyFair #PacificNorthwest #WashingtonState #SalishSea #TravelPodcast #USATravel #IslandLife #PigWar #FerryTravel #CostOfLiving #OrcaConservation https://www.paris2tokyo.com/podcasts/united-states/

Harper spends a quiet Monday in Friday Harbor before the county fair, visiting the whale museum, kayaking the Salish Sea, and tasting oysters at Westcott Bay, while comparing the cost of living on the island against Seattle. ☕ Enjoying the show? Help keep every episode free — buymeacoffee.com/paris2tokyo Plan your trip to United States: eSIM & data · Tours & tickets · Airport transfers · Car rental · Travel insurance · Hotels & full United States guide → Some links are affiliate links. Episode 10 of United States Travel Podcast with Harper Wells. Harper Wells is in Friday Harbor, United States. Places in this episode: Salty Fox Coffee, The Whale Museum, Friday Harbor House, Downriggers - Friday Harbor, San Juan Island Brewing Co., Lime Kiln Point State Park, Kings Market, American Camp. Covered: Sea kayaking, Orca watching from shore and boat, San Juan County Fair preparations, Pig War history, Local food and dining, Cost of living comparison. Chapters:00:00 Salty Fox Coffee01:44 The Whale Museum02:55 Boat ride05:21 American Camp06:44 Friday Harbor House07:50 Lime Kiln Point State Park09:16 Kings Market A full transcript of this episode is available in supported apps. #FridayHarbor #SanJuanIslands #OrcaWatching #PacificNorthwest #TravelPodcast #USATravel #SeaKayaking #WhaleMuseum #LimeKilnPoint #SanJuanCountyFair #PigWar #IslandLife #FerryTravel #SalishSea #WashingtonState #SummerInThePNW https://www.paris2tokyo.com/podcasts/united-states/

Harper spends a quiet Sunday in Friday Harbor: the Whale Museum, a kayak paddle on the Salish Sea, oysters at Westcott Bay, and the island's biggest week of the year — the county fair. ☕ Enjoying the show? Help keep every episode free — buymeacoffee.com/paris2tokyo Plan your trip to United States: eSIM & data · Tours & tickets · Airport transfers · Car rental · Travel insurance · Hotels & full United States guide → Some links are affiliate links. Episode 9 of United States Travel Podcast with Harper Wells. Harper Wells is in Friday Harbor, United States. Places in this episode: The Whale Museum, Lime Kiln Point State Park, Westcott Bay Shellfish Co., Roche Harbor, San Juan Islands Sculpture Park, Downriggers, San Juan Island Brewing Co., Madrone Bar + Kitchen. Covered: ORCA watching, Friday Harbor museum visit, Sea kayaking experience, Local oyster farming, San Juan County Fair prep, Cost of living comparison. Chapters:00:00 The Whale Museum02:35 Riverside03:45 Roche Harbor05:09 San Juan Islands Sculpture Park06:21 Downriggers08:09 Quiet room A full transcript of this episode is available in supported apps. #FridayHarbor #SanJuanIslands #WashingtonState #OrcaWatching #SalishSea #Kayaking #PacificNorthwest #USATravel #FerryLife #WhaleMuseum #LimeKiln #CountyFair #WestcottBay #OysterHappyHour #RoadtripUSA #IslandLife #CostOfLiving #HarperWells https://www.paris2tokyo.com/podcasts/united-states/

Harper Wells leaves Seattle for Friday Harbor, taking the Washington State Ferry through the San Juan Islands. She settles in, explores the whale-watching town, visits Lime Kiln Point, and takes in the local art and fair preparations, all while noting the costs of island life. ☕ Enjoying the show? Help keep every episode free — buymeacoffee.com/paris2tokyo Plan your trip to United States: eSIM & data · Tours & tickets · Airport transfers · Car rental · Travel insurance · Hotels & full United States guide → Some links are affiliate links. Episode 8 of United States Travel Podcast with Harper Wells. Harper Wells is in Friday Harbor, United States. Places in this episode: Lime Kiln Point State Park, San Juan Island Brewing Co., San Juan Islands Museum of Art, The Whale Museum, American Camp, Cattle Point Lighthouse, Snug Harbor, Madrone Bar + Kitchen. Covered: Ferry travel and arrival, Orca watching, Local history, Arts and culture, Cost of living, Practical settling in. Chapters:00:00 Friday Harbor02:06 Lime Kiln Point State Park03:11 Lakeshore04:22 San Juan Island Brewing Co.05:24 Salty Fox Coffee06:20 Madrone Bar + Kitchen08:18 The Whale Museum A full transcript of this episode is available in supported apps. #FridayHarbor #SanJuanIslands #OrcaWhales #WhaleWatching #LimeKilnPoint #PigWar #PacificNorthwest #WashingtonState #IslandLife #TravelUSA #CostOfLiving #SanJuanCountyFair #Kayaking #SalishSea #SmallTownSummer #MuseumHop #FerryRide https://www.paris2tokyo.com/podcasts/united-states/

On her last full day in Seattle, Harper Wells goes to Pike Place Market before the crowds arrive, watches the fish toss, has a final meal, and takes the ferry to Bainbridge Island one last time — before packing for the road south to Oregon. ☕ Enjoying the show? Help keep every episode free — buymeacoffee.com/paris2tokyo Plan your trip to United States: eSIM & data · Tours & tickets · Airport transfers · Car rental · Travel insurance · Hotels & full United States guide → Some links are affiliate links. Episode 7 of United States Travel Podcast with Harper Wells. Harper Wells is in Seattle, United States. Places in this episode: Pike Place Market, Colman Dock, Bainbridge Island, The Pink Door, Space Needle, Ballard Locks. Covered: Pike Place Market, Ferry travel, Farewell to Seattle, Cost of living reflection, Preparing for Oregon. Chapters:00:00 Pike Place Market01:43 Bainbridge Island03:22 Ballard Locks05:30 The Pink Door06:32 Quiet room A full transcript of this episode is available in supported apps. #Seattle #PikePlaceMarket #WashingtonStateFerries #BainbridgeIsland #ThePinkDoor #PacificNorthwest #TravelPodcast #USARoadTrip #SeattleTravelGuide #CostOfLiving #OregonCoast #HarperWells #SeaToOregon #FerryRide #MarketMorning #TravelAmerica https://www.paris2tokyo.com/podcasts/united-states/

On her final day in Seattle, Harper Wells takes one last Washington State Ferry ride, watches the sun set over the Olympic Mountains, and reflects on two years of Pacific Northwest cost-of-living notes before heading south to Oregon. A practical and personal look at what it means to leave a place you've just started to understand. ☕ Enjoying the show? Help keep every episode free — buymeacoffee.com/paris2tokyo Plan your trip to United States: eSIM & data · Tours & tickets · Airport transfers · Car rental · Travel insurance · Hotels & full United States guide → Some links are affiliate links. Episode 6 of United States Travel Podcast with Harper Wells. Harper Wells is in Seattle, United States. Places in this episode: Kerry Park, Capitol Hill, Storyville Coffee Pike Place, Bainbridge Island, The Pink Door, Seattle Great Wheel, Space Needle. Covered: Washington State Ferries, Sunset views, Cost of living, Departure preparation, Waterfront dining. Chapters:00:00 Space Needle01:22 Capitol Hill03:33 Ferry dock04:54 The Pink Door06:22 Subway car07:12 Hotel room A full transcript of this episode is available in supported apps. #Seattle #WashingtonStateFerry #BainbridgeIsland #KerryPark #PikePlaceMarket #CapitolHillSeattle #SeattleWaterfront #PacificNorthwest #TravelDiaries #RoadTripUSA #CostOfLiving #SeattleCoffee #ThePinkDoor #ORCAcard #SeattleSunset #TravelPodcast #ExploringSeattle https://www.paris2tokyo.com/podcasts/united-states/

Harper takes a final look at Seattle's green spaces, from Discovery Park's bluffs to Volunteer Park's conservatory, before mapping out the next leg of the journey south. She also reckons with the city's cost of living and what it means for the road ahead. ☕ Enjoying the show? Help keep every episode free — buymeacoffee.com/paris2tokyo Plan your trip to United States: eSIM & data · Tours & tickets · Airport transfers · Car rental · Travel insurance · Hotels & full United States guide → Some links are affiliate links. Episode 5 of United States Travel Podcast with Harper Wells. Harper Wells is in Seattle, United States. Places in this episode: Discovery Park, Chihuly Garden and Glass, Capitol Hill, The Usual, Volunteer Park, Fremont Troll, Ballard Locks, Local Tide. Covered: Seattle green spaces, Cost of living reflection, Museum visit, Ferry travel, Neighborhood final look, Preparing to leave Seattle. Chapters:00:00 Discovery Park01:55 Bus interior03:22 Chihuly Garden and Glass04:30 Volunteer Park05:58 Ballard Locks06:57 Local Tide08:29 Ferry deck A full transcript of this episode is available in supported apps. #Seattle #PacificNorthwest #TravelPodcast #USATravel #SeattleTravel #DiscoveryPark #ChihulyGardenAndGlass #BallardLocks #FerryRide #CapitolHillSeattle #FremontTroll #CostOfLiving #SeattleCoffee #TravelUSA #HarperWells #PNWLife #SeattleNature #RoadtripReady https://www.paris2tokyo.com/podcasts/united-states/

On day four in Seattle, Harper explores Fremont's quirky art and the Ballard Locks, digs into neighborhood costs, and catches the tail end of Seafair while comparing Seattle's prices to the rest of the US. ☕ Enjoying the show? Help keep every episode free — buymeacoffee.com/paris2tokyo Plan your trip to United States: eSIM & data · Tours & tickets · Airport transfers · Car rental · Travel insurance · Hotels & full United States guide → Some links are affiliate links. Episode 4 of United States Travel Podcast with Harper Wells. Harper Wells is in Seattle, United States. Places in this episode: Bainbridge Island, Fremont, Ballard, Ballard Locks, Queen Anne, Kerry Park, Capitol Hill, Beacon Hill. Covered: Ferry travel, Neighborhood deep dive, Cost of living, Local festivals, Transportation, Wildlife viewing. Chapters:00:00 Capitol Hill01:54 Fremont03:00 Ballard04:15 Queen Anne05:31 The 5 Point Cafe06:45 Beacon Hill A full transcript of this episode is available in supported apps. #SeattleTravel #EmeraldCity #WashingtonState #PacificNorthwest #SeattleNeighborhoods #FremontTroll #BallardLocks #SeattleFerries #BainbridgeIsland #SeattleFood #CostOfLivingSeattle #SeattleNightOut #PikePlaceMarket #SpaceNeedle #SeattleSummer #RoadTripUSA #USATravelGuide https://www.paris2tokyo.com/podcasts/united-states/

On day three in Seattle, Harper visits the Museum of Flight, explores the waterfront, and takes a sunset walk along Lake Washington. She also gets practical about Seattle's cost of living, from coffee to rent, and looks ahead to the roadtrip south. ☕ Enjoying the show? Help keep every episode free — buymeacoffee.com/paris2tokyo Plan your trip to United States: eSIM & data · Tours & tickets · Airport transfers · Car rental · Travel insurance · Hotels & full United States guide → Some links are affiliate links. Episode 3 of United States Travel Podcast with Harper Wells. Harper Wells is in Seattle, United States. Places in this episode: The 5 Point Cafe, Museum of Flight, Coleman Dock, Pike Place Market, Storyville Coffee, West Seattle, Alki Beach, Lake Washington. Covered: Museum of Flight visit, Ferry ride and waterfront, West Seattle neighborhood, Cost of living in Seattle, Pike Place Market midweek, Lake Washington evening. Chapters:00:00 Lake Washington01:11 Museum of Flight02:13 Coleman Dock03:32 Pike Place Market05:03 West Seattle06:28 Hotel room A full transcript of this episode is available in supported apps. #SeattleTravel #MuseumOfFlight #PikePlaceMarket #SeattleCoffee #WestSeattle #AlkiBeach #LakeWashington #SeattleFerries #CostOfLivingSeattle #USATravelPodcast #PacificNorthwest #SeattleNeighborhoods #TravelUSA #HarperWells https://www.paris2tokyo.com/podcasts/united-states/

Day two in Seattle: Harper takes the Washington State Ferries to Bainbridge Island, watches salmon climb the Ballard Locks, and figures out how much a simple day costs in this boomtown. Plus, the Blue Angels rattle the sky and a neighborhood block party changes the evening plan. ☕ Enjoying the show? Help keep every episode free — buymeacoffee.com/paris2tokyo Plan your trip to United States: eSIM & data · Tours & tickets · Airport transfers · Car rental · Travel insurance · Hotels & full United States guide → Some links are affiliate links. Episode 2 of United States Travel Podcast with Harper Wells. Harper Wells is in Seattle, United States. Places in this episode: Washington State Ferries, Bainbridge Island, Winslow, Ballard Locks (Hiram M. Chittenden Locks), Local Tide, The Usual, Capitol Hill, Volunteer Park. Covered: Washington State Ferries, Cost of living in Seattle, Ballard neighborhood, Capitol Hill, Seafair weekend activities, Public transit with ORCA card. Chapters:00:00 Bainbridge Island01:51 Winslow03:14 Local Tide04:34 The Usual05:39 Capitol Hill06:51 Volunteer Park A full transcript of this episode is available in supported apps. #Seattle #WashingtonState #PacificNorthwest #SeattleTravel #FerryRide #BainbridgeIsland #BallardLocks #CapitolHill #SeattleNeighborhoods #PikePlaceMarket #Seafair2026 #SeattleNightOut #SeattleCostOfLiving #OrcaCard #SeattleFood #TravelPodcast https://www.paris2tokyo.com/podcasts/united-states/

Harper Wells lands in Seattle for the start of a two-year US journey. This first episode covers the practical business of arrival: housing, banking, transit cards, and the city's essential character, from Pike Place Market to the Washington State Ferries. ☕ Enjoying the show? Help keep every episode free — buymeacoffee.com/paris2tokyo Plan your trip to United States: eSIM & data · Tours & tickets · Airport transfers · Car rental · Travel insurance · Hotels & full United States guide → Some links are affiliate links. Episode 1 of United States Travel Podcast with Harper Wells. Harper Wells is in Seattle, United States. Places in this episode: Seattle-Tacoma International Airport, Capitol Hill, BECU, T-Mobile Store, Pike Place Market, The Pink Door, Washington State Ferries, Bainbridge Island. Covered: Arrival and settling in, US visa and practical setup, Seattle neighborhoods, Public transit and ORCA, Festivals: Seafair, Seattle food scene. Chapters:00:00 Seattle-Tacoma International Airport01:46 Capitol Hill03:05 BECU04:33 Pike Place Market06:19 City morning08:33 Seattle Center A full transcript of this episode is available in supported apps. #Seattle #SeattleTravel #WashingtonState #PacificNorthwest #TravelPodcast #MovingToSeattle #CapitolHillSeattle #PikePlaceMarket #WashingtonStateFerries #Seafair #USATravel #RoadtripUSA #EmeraldCity #FerryRide #LivingInSeattle #FirstEpisode #SeattleEats #TravelGuide https://www.paris2tokyo.com/podcasts/united-states/