Nestled in the heart of Seattle, the Hyatt Regency stands as the city's largest hotel, promising an experience of modern luxury and unrivaled convenience. From the moment guests step into the sleek lobby, they are greeted with warm hospitality and a seamless check-in process, setting the stage for a truly comfortable stay.

The hotel boasts guest rooms with floor-to-ceiling windows that offer stunning views of the city skyline, Elliott Bay, and the Olympic Mountains. These breathtaking vistas make the Hyatt Regency a dream destination for photographers and travelers alike. Dining at the Hyatt Regency Seattle is a delight. Andare Kitchen & Bar serves up delicious Italian fare, while The Market provides excellent grab-and-go options for those on the move. Additionally, the hotel features Daniel's Broiler, known for its premium steaks and elegant dining experience.

The hotel's central location enhances the experience, making exploration effortless. Guests can easily walk to iconic attractions such as Pike Place Market, the Starbucks Reserve Roastery, the Space Needle, and the Amazon Spheres. In addition to its prime location and dining options, the Hyatt Regency Seattle features a state-of-the-art fitness center and extensive event spaces, catering to both leisure and business travelers. Its combination of prime location, breathtaking views, and top-tier amenities makes the Hyatt Regency Seattle a standout choice for anyone visiting the city.

Seattle is known as the birthplace of Starbucks, but coffee lovers visiting the city can experience something even more special—the Starbucks Reserve Roastery. Located in the vibrant Capitol Hill neighborhood, this immersive coffee destination offers a behind-the-scenes look at the craft of coffee roasting, brewing, and tasting like never before.

Unlike your typical Starbucks, the Reserve Roastery is a high-end, small-batch experience where visitors can watch coffee beans being roasted in real time, enjoy rare and exclusive Starbucks Reserve coffees, and sip handcrafted cocktails at the in-house bar. The space itself is a work of art, blending rich wood tones, copper details, and an open, industrial design that makes for an unforgettable atmosphere.

Seattle's location is one of only six Starbucks Reserve Roasteries in the world, with others in New York, Shanghai, Milan, Tokyo, and Chicago. Each Roastery is uniquely designed to reflect the culture of its city, making every visit a distinct experience.

For those who appreciate coffee on a deeper level, the Starbucks Reserve Roastery in Seattle is a must-visit destination, offering a taste of the brand’s passion for innovation and craftsmanship right in the city where it all began.

Seattle, Washington is a vibrant city known for its blend of natural beauty and urban innovation. Surrounded by water, mountains, and lush forests, the city offers stunning views and outdoor activities year-round. With its iconic landmarks like the Space Needle and Pike Place Market, along with a thriving arts and tech scene, Seattle offers a dynamic mix of culture, nature, and modernity.

The San Diego Zoo and Safari Park offer an in-depth look at a diverse range of wildlife, emphasizing education and conservation. The rhino habitat highlights efforts to protect these endangered animals, showcasing their role in the ecosystem. The hummingbird and butterfly exhibit provides an immersive experience, allowing visitors to observe these delicate pollinators up close. The burrowing owl exhibit offers insight into these small but resilient birds, which play a crucial role in maintaining healthy grassland ecosystems. In addition to these highlights, the zoo and safari park are home to countless other species, from big cats and primates to reptiles and exotic birds, making it a must-visit destination for wildlife enthusiasts.

The Monterey Bay Aquarium will leave you deeply intrigued about the many fascinating mysteries that lie beneath the waves of the vast ocean. Experiencing a diverse and captivating array of vibrant marine life all housed in a single location is truly inspiring and offers visitors a unique and enlightening perspective on the complex oceanic ecosystems. The meticulous attention to detail showcased throughout the various exhibits will make you wish you had more time to fully discover and appreciate everything that this incredible place has to offer. You will have the remarkable opportunity to encounter one of the world's very first living kelp forest exhibits, along with a fascinating variety of deep-sea creatures that are sure to leave a lasting impression.

If you are looking for inspiration, you will find it in Arizona. Our first stop was at the Grand Canyon, like a vast empty ocean sitting silently. It leaves you wondering how such a place was formed over the years. What strikes you the most is how massive this wonder truly is. There we were, but a speck like the grains of sand on the southern rim of the Grand Canyon. We also explored Lower Antelope Canyon. Like a precise artist with his chisel, water carved the amazing and intricate designs that will leave you in awe.

Roark had a big role in inspiring us to create Venture Onward. Roark is centered around adventure and exploration. Every year they create various collections inspired by their travels. We support their goal of sparking exploration in others as well. In our travels, Roark gear has proved resilient to changes in landscape and weather. From shirts, backpacks, knives and much more; they have something for everyone.

Photography is a big part of Venture Onward. For a long time, we didn’t know how to share our love of photography and exploration. Roark helped us see that every time we travel somewhere new, it opens up opportunities for us to share those places with others so that they too can enjoy those incredible locations. We have created print collections from some of our expeditions. We offer digital downloads, large format prints and framed prints.

Working together with other talented artists is also very important to us. Fostering a community of support instead of competition is a big priority for us. So far we have worked on collaborations with two talented visual artists. In the future we will be releasing more collaborations with other artists. We are also looking forward to future expeditions and many more products to share with everyone. Thank you Roark for inspiring us to start this journey.

We’ve been spending a lot of time in the desert and for good reason. Inspiring rock formations and textured terrain fill the landscape. This State Park is about an hour and 15 minutes south of Palm Springs, Ca. It’s a park that is not talked about enough. Sure the heat can be tough, but it was worth it. There are pictographs, caves and unforgettable sunsets. We drove down winding roads and walked along deep canyons. Wind gusts picked up the desert sand so at times we had to put on our Bradly Mountain and Roark bandanas. The Badlands took our breath away filled with arid rocky geography. We scoured the area and found much more than what we were looking for. Not far from Anza Borrego is an abandoned resort in Salton Sea called Bombay Beach that is referred to as the “Last Resort”. Once a popular vacation destination is now sitting empty due to the high salt levels of the lake. It’s got an eery feeling, all that is left are crumbling buildings along with artwork that visitors construct. With so much more to see we will be back.

Aside from coffee, there are certain brands that keep us comfortable and offer just what we need on our adventures. There are so many brands that we love but we will highlight just a few on this post. First, let’s talk about Roark. There is so much to say about this brand and it’s all good. Their flagship store is located in San Diego, CA. They offer adventure ready goods that get you excited about your next expedition. From handheld gadgets to clothing, their mission is to inspire adventure and exploration. It’s hard to purchase any other piece of clothing once you have discovered what Roark has to offer. Petes Pirate Life is another one of our favorite brands. One thing that makes them special is the fact that they don’t always have the same products. Their products are unique and inspired by pirates. The owner of this brand is Peter McKinnon, a famous photographer that has inspired us to do what we do here at Venture Onward. One of their most popular products are their coins. Keep a look out, people all over the world leave these coins in popular destinations for you to find. Up next is Fulton & Roark. They offer fragrances, shampoos, soaps and many more grooming products. Nomad is another cool brand that we love. Nomad offers leather goods for your tech products. At Venture Onward we are also tech enthusiasts. It is what keeps us connected and offers us the tools to bring you great content from our adventures. Check them out for long lasting leather cases and amazing tech designs. And speaking of leather goods, we also like Bradley Mountain. Finding their brand at random shops is like a treasure hunt. However, they do have an online store for you to check out while planning your next adventure.

Here is a list of the brands we talked about:

• Roark

• Petes Pirate Life

• Fulton & Roark

• Nomad

• Bradley Mountain

Check back for more information on brands we love. We’ll be covering each one of these brands more in depth in the future.

We are always in search of good coffee. It’s what fuels our adventures from sunrise to sunset. It is what inspires us and moves us to continue exploring. These are some of our most notable coffee shop finds:

• Captain + Stoker Coffee Roasters (Monterey, Ca)

• Verve Coffee Roaster (Santa Cruz, Ca)

• James Coffee Co. (Little Italy San Diego, Ca)

• Communal Coffee (North Park San Diego, Ca)

• Moniker General (Liberty Station San Diego, Ca)

• Copa Vida (Downtown San Diego, Ca)

• Jaunts Coffee (San Diego, Ca)

• Saigon Vietnamese Coffee (Poway, CA Farmers Market Sat. 8-1pm)

• La Colombe (UTC La Jolla, Ca)

• Better Buzz (Encinitas, Ca)

• Seaborne Coffee (Oceanside, Ca)

• Blue Bottle (Beverly Hills, Ca)

Our favorite has to be James Coffee Co. located in Little Italy San Diego, Ca. This shop sits right below the path of planes landing at San Diego International Airport. It’s owned by the brother of famous photographer Peter Mackinnon. The search doesn’t stop here, we can’t wait to share the many more coffee shops we visit.

Joshua tree is filled with inspiring rock formations that have been created over thousands of years. This is one of our favorite exploration destinations. Here are some of our favorites spots with much more still to discover:

• Cholla Cactus Garden

• Skull Rock

• Hidden Valley

On our next expedition to Joshua Tree we plan to visit

• Arch Rock

• Barker Dam

• Wall Street Mill

• Penguin Rock

• Lost Horse Mine

On our second expedition to Joshua tree, we climbed a big mound of rocks in Hidden Valley. Once we got to the top, the weather changed drastically. We snapped a quick picture of our new Roark gear and started a fast climb down. On our way down, you could hear the thunder in the distance getting closer. Once we got to the bottom and started to make our way to our vehicles, you could see in the distance exactly were the rain was falling from the clouds. It was a sight to see, as if it were a curtain being closed slowly over the landscape in the distance. There is so much to see and experience, we will definitely be come back for a third expedition. We have released a collection of Joshua Tree prints to share our expeditions with you. You can find the set in our shop here.

France was our first international expedition. We took off from JFK International Airport aboard an Airbus A380. The Jumbo jet was incredible, it almost felt like boarding the Titanic of airplanes. Its hard to believe but these jets can carry 868 people! There we were all headed to the beautiful city of Paris.

We stayed in Paris for 2 weeks at Hotel Du Collectionneur. During those two weeks we learned that the most convenient way to travel is by metro. Here are some of the spots we visited:

• Louvre Museum

• Arc de Triomphe

• Palais Garnier

• Eiffel Tower

• Palace of Versailles

• Champs-Élysées

• Montmartre

• Seine River Cruise

• Jardin du Luxembourg

These are some of the most notable spots in Paris but our favorites are the small unpopular but authentic experiences. Such as a small market we discovered on rue Poncelet. There is a bakery called Paul with delicious croissants and a café with amazing cheesy omelets. If we returned to Paris it would be to discover more hidden gems. On our flight back home, we made a transfer in Amsterdam. As the plane landed we looked out of the window and noticed how beautiful the landscape was. Just like that Amsterdam has made it on our list of future expeditions.