Books by Betsy Beier

For tourists and locals of Portland, Oregon, see and explore the Rose City as you never have before with this travel-sized illustrated guidebook and journal, all in one."Locals and visitors alike will find this a creative and invaluable guide to help discover—and record—new experiences across the Rose City."—Powell's Books Staff PickDiscover Portland with this colorfully illustrated tour guide and travel journal, all in one! The Wanderlust Guide series offers a unique way of really getting to know a city, with all its quirks and charms. Inside Wanderlust Portland you'll find historical tidbits, fun trivia, fill-in lists, and creative prompts, including drawing, writing, photography, a scavenger hunt, and more imaginative ideas. With this guide, you can:Shop at the Portland Saturday Market and search for unique items.Relax at Pioneer Courthouse Square and record interesting conversations.Explore the Brewery Blocks for inspiration to make your own special brew.Sample from hundreds of food carts and design a food truck menu.View paintings and murals around Alberta Arts District and create a gallery of artwork.Embrace the outdoors at the parks of Portland and take a nature walk.And much more.Ready for a creative adventure? Grab a pen and some color pencils, bring your phone, and let's go!

"A creative travel guide and journal to the city of Seattle, Washington, filled with historical tidbits and information as well as journal and art prompts"--

Hybrid of guide book (includes history and facts) + travel journal (space for watercolor scenes and diary style entries) + creative inspiration (spontaneous and entertaining ideas like: photograph a series of only orange objects.)Excellent gift that engages the user in order to get the most out of their travels and record their trip for future memory sharing.Promotes offscreen time for travelers of all ages. Author travels widely accompanied by her children and uses these ideas to inspire family participation.Packed with ideas to spark "play" including: storytelling ideas; art supply lists; food tips; scavenger hunt clues; photo opportunity notations; creative writing prompts; and more. Also ideal for tourism companies, educators, and shops in destinations in the book.Author is travel guru and energetic and inspiring author/artist who teaches workshops in journaling and "sketchbook school" sessions, so she knows what resonates with the public.San Francisco receives 25.8 million visitors per year with top visitor numbers are from CA, DC, NY, Mexico, China, UK, Canada, Germany. (San Francisco Travel.)