What's it like living in and west of Seattle?

I am interested in city living but also want access to the beautiful forests and outdoors. I'd maybe live in a suburb or nearby city but am leaning urban. I want to move here within 1-2 years or earlier if I can.

I'll visit first but am scouting online for now and unless I find something to put me off this is where I think I want to go. What you guys tell me could reflect in where I decide to visit, which I plan to be for at least a week just to exist and do regular things to see how I feel about it before I commit more than vacation days. Where should I check out?

About me:

  • I work in technology infrastructure/architecture.
  • I like walkable cities....
  • I like driving too but don't know how realistic it is there
  • I want access to remote nature without giving up city life
  • I want to settle someplace long term
  • Am interested in finding niche communities and meeting people
  • Love trying different foods
  • Older millennial
u/ClutchReverie — 1 month ago
▲ 844 r/CzechCoconutCommunity+2 crossposts

This monstrosity, the Charlie Kirk Monument, was handcrafted by Italian sculptor Sergio Furnari and is set to be unveiled in New York's Times Square on September 10th...place your bets on how long it last.

u/ClutchReverie — 1 month ago
▲ 402 r/ukraine

Trump says Ukraine is winning, but remember 17 months ago Zelenskyy had “no cards”?

Also Ukraine has drones we need.

I for one won’t be doubting Ukraine anytime soon.

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u/ClutchReverie — 1 month ago
▲ 1.2k r/TheDollop+1 crossposts

Happy 222nd anniversary of Hamilton getting shot like a stupid asshole

July 11, 1804, in the year of our lord J-Town

u/ClutchReverie — 1 month ago