Greg Freitas

Seattle

Travel Writer at Seattle Magazine

Writer at Travel Books

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Articles

Plan a Top-Notch Philanthropic Event

3 weeks ago | meetingsmags.com | Natalie Compagno |Greg Freitas

Philanthropic events are about more than just raising funds—they can create a sense of purpose, belonging, and identity. At their core, these events revolve around three powerful pillars: bringing people with shared passions together, fostering connections in a joyful and meaningful setting, and, most importantly, raising the resources and awareness needed to make a difference.
Fast Theater, Hot Takes, Comic Con

1 month ago | seattlemag.com | Natalie Compagno |Greg Freitas

Catch a burst of creativity at Instant Noodles!, or join the fun at Emerald City Comic Con. Explore printmaking, hear writer Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie discuss storytelling, or see Mother Russia — a sharp comedic play about identity and power. And don’t miss Natasha Lyonne in conversation with Ted Chiang — expect funny tangents and zero filter. Visit our events calendar for more ideas.
Costa Rican Coastline Bliss

2 months ago | seattlemag.com | Natalie Compagno |Greg Freitas

Tucked away on the remote western edge of the Nicoya Peninsula, Santa Teresa has evolved from a laid-back surf town into a full-on boho chic destination for Left Coasters, Ticos, and Euros craving the perfect blend of surf, yoga, and superfood smoothies, all set to the chill house vibe of Café del Mar. With its golden beaches, consistent surf breaks, and buzzing scene, Santa Teresa is the place where the Pura Vida spirit collides with globetrotting hipsters — with an enjoyably blissful result.
Valentine’s Day: How Suite It Is

2 months ago | seattlemag.com | Natalie Compagno |Greg Freitas

Valentine’s Day: Dinner, flowers, romance. Done? This year consider a new tradition: the perfect annual excuse to pamper, luxuriate, and staycate. Here are eight local options for cozying up with Valentines, Galentines, and Palentines of every persuasion. Bellevue makes for a delightfully nearby staycation — just pop across the bridge and press play. The W Bellevue is a chic, playful Eastside oasis.
Ten Top Travel Destinations for 2025

Jan 6, 2025 | seattlemag.com | Natalie Compagno |Greg Freitas

How to prepare for these extraordinary destinations right here in SeattleThe theme of travel in 2025 is empathy, to remind ourselves that the world is a big place, and that other people face obstacles as well. To quote Robert Louis Stevenson, it’s time “to come down off this featherbed of civilization, and find the globe granite underfoot.”As we look ahead to the year in travel, we see emerging hotspots, exotic getaways, and overlooked gems — along with plenty of new flights from Seattle.
Walla Walla: More Than Wine

Nov 5, 2024 | seattlemag.com | Natalie Compagno |Greg Freitas

There seem to be two camps regarding Walla Walla: Those who love it, and those who haven’t been there. To be sure, the city boasts an enterprising spirit in this creative college town of artists, makers, brewers, and bakers. For a small town of 34,000 people living on farmland, there’s quite a lot going on. The simplest great thing about Walla Walla is that it is so relaxing. In 2024, Walla Walla became the first place in Washington to earn Blue Zone Community status.
Hidden PNW: Portland’s Central Eastside

Oct 23, 2024 | seattlemag.com | Natalie Compagno |Greg Freitas

Portland’s Central Eastside, just across the river from downtown, was once known for industrial warehouses. Today, it buzzes with new restaurants, breweries, distilleries, and curated shops. The neighborhood celebrity is Haitian comfort food haven Kann, and its A-list bar Sousol. Reservations require advance planning and are well worth the effort. Foodies swoop in solely for the experience, and those in the know stay for a few days to savor this exciting, walkable neighborhood.
Sip, Swirl, and Stay

Oct 10, 2024 | seattlemag.com | Natalie Compagno |Greg Freitas

As Maya Randall from Sideways says, “I started to appreciate the life of wine, that it’s a living thing, that it connects you more to life.” Sideways turns 20 this month — the cult classic that won an Oscar, grossed $100 million, and transformed the American wine industry. The Sideways Effect is real, turning pinot noir, and the Santa Ynez Valley where the movie was set, into stars. Even with all the hype, the region has stayed down-to-earth and hasn’t lost its cozy, laid-back vibe.
A Magical Ferry Tale

Oct 6, 2024 | seattlemag.com | Natalie Compagno |Greg Freitas

Tulips bloom in bursts of radiant color while seaplanes buzz overhead and water taxis scurry to and fro. Forage-to-fork feasts abound, with local craft beer and distillery options numbering in the dozens, and world-class wines shipped in from the eastern reaches of the region. Hikers and cyclists put on their gear and go, ready to tackle breathtaking scenery with the watchful peaks of the Olympic Mountains in the distance.
Hello Darkness, My Old Friend

Sep 30, 2024 | seattlemag.com | Natalie Compagno |Greg Freitas

This is the year of celestial magic. On April 8, a total eclipse of the sun rocked the continent, from Mazatlan to Indianapolis to Montreal, as millions flocked to the path of totality. One month later, on May 10, the most intense aurora borealis in 20 years dazzled the skies above Seattle in a shimmering spectacle of electric pink, green, and blue. With each extraterrestrial event, our interest in the cosmos only grows.