Natalie Compagno

Seattle

Travel Columnist at Seattle Magazine

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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.
Four Exciting New Hotel Openings for 2025

1 month ago | seattlemag.com | Natalie Compagno

Unlike other options, hotels offer more than just a bed for the night. They turn lobbies into social hubs, become neighborhood anchors, and raise the bar on food and drink. These new hotel openings for 2025 should be just as exciting for Seattleites as they are for visitors. Hotel Westland: A New Era for Pioneer SquarePioneer Square is Seattle’s oldest neighborhood, and as such, most in need of some refurbishing.
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.
Warm Up the Winter: Fooling Seattle’s False Spring

1 month ago | seattlemag.com | Natalie Compagno

One moment the sun peeks through, the crocuses start to bloom, and cherry blossoms flirt with dreams of blissful spring. The next, the skies are weeping, and temperatures drop back into the 30s. It’s that time again: Seattle’s False Spring is a cruel trick. March demands an artful approach to staying warm — preferably one that involves fire, steam, and a well-mixed drink. Start with the kind of heat that seeps into your bones.
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.
On the Trail of Kamehameha

Jan 23, 2025 | seattlemag.com | Natalie Compagno

Just because we mellow our brains and vibe on sunny beach vacations doesn’t mean we can’t be curious enough to learn about our hosts. Walk ankle-deep into surf and sand, but wade knee-deep into local culture. Just north of Kona, the Kohala Coast of Hawaii Island is a journey through the history of our 50th state. The legacy and spirit of King Kamehameha the Great, who united the islands in 1810, is all around you.
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.