My Solo Car-Free Week in Seattle: Honest Thoughts 🏙️✈️
TL;DR – Gorgeous nature, but the city itself underwhelmed me. Here’s the real tea: 🚉 Transport Struggles Uber = $$$ (2-3x pricier than other cities!). Sea-Tac Airport: Maze-like—got lost trying to exit arrivals. ORCA Card Drama: Apple Pay won’t buy new cards (online reloads only). Why so complicated? 🍽️ Food: Meh Overpriced & bland (even locals say it’s $$$ vs. Vancouver). "Hype" spots like Tendon Kohaku? Long waits + meh flavor. Pass. Bright spot: Fresh seafood (but not life-changing). 👀 Sights I Saw: ✅ Amazon Spheres (thanks to a friend’s badge—lush jungle vibes!). ✅ Pike Place Market: Fun trinkets (bought handmade pins + rings). ❌ Missed: Kerry Park, Gas Works, Fremont (time crunch). 🏄♀️ Activities: Paddleboarding in Bellevue: Chill + stable (thanks, YouTube tutorials!). Bellevue Square Mall: Scored $5 vintage gems! Next Time? 🚗 Road trip with friends! Target: Leavenworth (Bavarian village 2hrs away). National parks (because nature > city). #SeattleDiaries #SoloTravel #PNWTruths 🌲🤷♀️