Portland Travel Guide

Seattle is like Portland’s grown up big sister, and a must on any Northwest itinerary. Famous for its space needle, 90s grunge rock, Pike Place market, Microsoft, and the home of Starbucks, Seattle is a great city to get the Northwest big city experience. Although the best way to visit the downtown area is on [...]

Original article can be found here: Getting from Portland to Seattle (and return)

Portland Travel Guide

As my coworker Katie noted this week, a new year brings with it all kinds of new travel plans. Where we decide to go for any given trip is based on all kinds of things, from your travel budget to a particular holiday to a life list you’re working your way through. For those of [...]

Original article can be found here: Where to go for a winter break from Portland?

Portland Travel Guide

It’s almost a month ago now that I wrote about dreaming of a warm weather escape from the rain in Portland, and that dreaming hasn’t stopped. It won’t until I either get out of the cold, or the cold finally disappears – which, as Portlanders know, won’t likely be until April. The thing is, I [...]

Original article can be found here: Trip to Vegas, anyone?

Portland Travel Guide

It’s not yet 5 o’clock on a Tuesday afternoon in November, and it’s nearly dark outside my suburban Portland window. It’s been raining off and on (mostly on) all day, and no amount of fleece or wool is keeping me warm. In other words, I’m itching for a vacation. Portlanders are a sturdy bunch, generally [...]

Original article can be found here: Longing for a Sunny Break from Rainy Portland

Portland Travel Guide

Oregon is one of those US states just perfect for a family vacation. There are many museums and attractions which kids love so family travel in Oregon can actually be fun. Where to start the planning? With the flights to Portland , of course. It might not be the capital of the state, but Portland [...]

Original article can be found here: Family vacation in Oregon

Portland Travel Guide

Sorry about the delay in posts – been out of town. Anyhow, The picture at right is from a travel article the New York Times is running this weekend about 36 Hours in Portland. Highlights include Doug Fir, Portland Saturday Market and Portland Art Museum. All told it does a good job covering a quick [...]

Original article can be found here: Portland Notes: April 13, 2007

Portland Travel Guide

Oregon Wanderings, as I’ll be calling this occasional entry, is a brief and rough journal of travels I sometimes make around the state with my wife and/or others. The purpose of these entries will not be to provide in-depth reviews of locations visited, but rather snapshots of ideas for places you might find worth a [...]

Original article can be found here: Oregon Wanderings – Mar. 18, 2007

Portland Travel Guide

Make sure you are wearing green tomorrow as you head out to celebrate St. Patrick’s Day Portland style. The Oregonian has some great ideas on ways to enjoy your favorite green beer drinking holiday. Speaking of beer, many Portlanders seem to have a love-hate relationship with our local McMenamins brew pub chain. Some find the [...]

Original article can be found here: Portland Notes: Mar. 16, 2007

Portland Travel Guide

If Portland seems a bit too small and you’re in need of a weekend getaway, Seattle is a popular destination. It’s accessible, easy to plan and full of places to explore. Here’s everything you need for a last minute trip. Getting There: By Air: Horizon’s air service will get you there and back for around [...]

Original article can be found here: Road Trip: Portland to Seattle