Photo credit: Peter Levitt

Photo credit: Peter Levitt

 

Mindy Stern

Thank you for visiting my website. I’m a Seattle-based freelance writer with a twice-monthly travel column, Meanderings, which appears in Sound Publishing’s Mercer Island Reporter and other outlets including Seattle Weekly. I accept assignments from destination marketing organizations and invite you to read my work on the PUBLICATIONS tab.

Below each column’s title and synopsis, there’s a URL link to its online publication. In case you hit a paywall, the full story – with even more photographs – can be read here on the website by clicking “Read More.”

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Eastside Explorations on the Crosslake Connection
Eastside Explorations on the Crosslake Connection

On March 28, 2026, history was made. For the first time anywhere in the world, a light rail train crossed a floating bridge, connecting Redmond and Bellevue, cities on the east side of Lake Washington, to Seattle on the west side of the lake. Take a ride with me and discover some of the fun things to do along the way.

https://www.seattleweekly.com/2026/03/26/eastside-explorations-on-the-crosslake-connection-meanderings-by-mindy-stern/

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Inspiration at the Flower & Garden Festival
Inspiration at the Flower & Garden Festival

The Northwest Flower & Garden Festival is the second largest festival of its kind in the US. Named Best Flower Festival by USA Today, it’s a delight. Discover the show’s highlights, plus the photographs of Mercer Islander David Fishman.

Published on March 24, 2026

https://www.mi-reporter.com/2026/03/24/inspiration-at-the-nw-flower-and-garden-festival-meanderings-by-mindy-stern/

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Coal Creek Natural Area History Hike: Walk Through Nature and Bellevue’s Coal Mining Past
Coal Creek Natural Area History Hike: Walk Through Nature and Bellevue’s Coal Mining Past

Published on Visit Bellevue’s website:

A walk under the canopy of the lush second-growth forest in Coal Creek, in Bellevue, WA is guaranteed to satisfy your soul. You’re also walking through history - this site was home to Washington’s first major industry: coal mining. Take a well-marked trail or sign up for a guided tour of my favorite park.

https://www.visitbellevuewa.com/blog/post/coal-creek-natural-area-history-hike-walk-through-nature-and-bellevues-coal-mining-past/

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A Skip-Gen Vacation to Remember
A Skip-Gen Vacation to Remember

Getting it just right for a winter skip-gen vacation in Germany with seven and ten year-old granddaughters.

https://www.mi-reporter.com/2026/02/23/a-skip-gen-vacation-to-remember-meanderings-by-mindy-stern/

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Travel Through History and the World at Island Books
Travel Through History and the World at Island Books

A visit to Island Books on Mercer Island is always an adventure.

https://www.mi-reporter.com/life/travel-through-history-and-the-world-at-island-books-meanderings-by-mindy-stern/

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Experience Three Continents over Breakfast, Lunch, & Dinner in Bellevue, WA
Experience Three Continents over Breakfast, Lunch, & Dinner in Bellevue, WA

After sampling cuisines from two other continents, I wanted to complete my global culinary tour of Bellevue, WA, which ranks as one of the most multi-cultural cities in the world. Join me as we begin our international travels with breakfast in Belgium, lunch in Vietnam and dinner in Peru.

https://www.mi-reporter.com/life/experience-three-continents-over-three-meals-in-bellevue-meanderings-by-mindy-stern

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