For tourists and locals of rainy Seattle, see and explore the Emerald City as you never have before with this travel-sized illustrated guidebook and journal, all in one.

Filled with colorful illustrations by Betsy Beier (Wanderlust Designer), this keepsake acts as a personal tour guide as you wander through the streets of Seattle, from Capitol Hill to the world-famous Pike Place Market and beyond. Organized by the city's districts, the book leads you through all the major sights and hidden gems, with historical tidbits and other need-to-know information about the area. Sprinkled throughout are creative prompts and ideas for ways you can engage and immerse yourself in the city, involving anything from writing and drawing to photography, and other various activities. There also are fill-in lists for you to record your favorite spots and extra space to jot down other notes.

A perfect memento of your travels as well as a way to learn the history and culture of a place, this destination journal takes you on a special adventure around Seattle to help you make it all your own.

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About the Author
Betsy Beier is the creator behind the blog Wanderlust Designer, where she writes and illustrates her travel adventures and shares creative prompts, art basics and tutorials, journal ideas, and more. She earned her BFA in Painting and Drawing from the University of Colorado, Boulder, and her MFA in Computer Graphics and Interactive Design at Pratt Institute. After working in the corporate world in several roles, from graphic designer and web designer to storyboard artist and art director, she transitioned her focus to her love of illustration and travel and founded Wanderlust Designer. Betsy has visited almost 40 countries and all 50 US states, but she calls San Carlos, California, home.

Reviews
"JUST THE TICKET: New Travel Books Offer Guidance for Every Step of the Journey -- Graphic designer Betsy Beier set out to create a set of guides that educate visitors and deepen their engagement with the locale. . . Beier wanted travelers to get off their screens and into their surroundings. The result is West Margin's new Wanderlust series." * Publisher's Weekly *



Book Information
ISBN 9781513263007
Author Betsy Beier
Format Paperback
Page Count 112
Imprint Graphic Arts Books
Publisher Graphic Arts Books