Welcome to my Lifestyle and Travel Blog!

    Hello!! I’m Tina Mae, a digital communications professional and travel enthusiast. I moved to the Pacific Northwest (PNW) in 2020, where I enjoy exploring, camping, and indulging in the vast array of cuisines the PNW has to offer. I’ve traveled to beautiful beaches on Oregon’s coast and into Washington to check out some of Seattle’s must-sees. I created this blog as a creative outlet and to document adventures. In addition to travel, I also dish out some of my favorite restaurants, products I love, tried-and-true self-care tips, and more! Follow Dish & Dat on social media to stay up to speed on the latest content and exclusive extras!

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    • Falling in Love with Downtown Portland, Oregon!

      Staycation All I Ever Wanted!! For our anniversary, my husband and I recently booked a hotel room in downtown Portland, Oregon. It was our first time staying downtown since we moved to Oregon in 2020, and we were excited to experience everything it had to offer. In this post, I’ll share details about the location,…

    • What Makes the Athena Club Razor so Special?

      Athena Club Promises Smoother Days Ahead. While on a Target run the other day, I passed a pretty display of Barbie Pool Party edition Athena Club razors placed on an end cap. Since I was in the market for a new razor and had just heard about Athena Club on a Two Hot Takes podcast,…

    • Ways Camping is Proven to Elevate Mental Health

      In A Van Down by the River!! Okay admittedly it was a creek, still you see what I did there. After some hard knocks, mental health has become a big part of my life. I love that what was once a taboo topic can now be freely discussed to support each other. Consequently, I want…

    • 3 Unforgettable Seattle Sights You Need to See

      Sleepover in Seattle. There are so many things to do and see in Seattle! But a few must-sees are The Seattle Great Wheel, Space Needle, and Pike Place Market. These are the landmarks I think of when I think of Seattle. On a recent girls’ trip, we stopped by all three during our short 24-hour…

    • What you Need to Know about Traveling on Amtrak Cascades

      Amtrak is a fun and alternative way to travel! Here is a quick snippet of my Amtrak Cascades experience, from the station to the train car. My mom and niece were recently visiting me in Portland, their first time in the PNW, and wanted to take a trip to Seattle. I love Seattle and was…

    • A New Way to Sunday Brunch in Downtown Tigard!

      Downtown Tigard is the location of Oregon’s first Sangria Bar! This past weekend, my hubby and I went on an early afternoon bicycle ride to downtown Tigard on an expedition to find a place to do Sunday brunch. We were so stoked to find out that the Harvest Moon Sangria Bar was open for business!…