Portland Archive

0February 24, 2012
Why is Portland so Weird?

Share “Keep Portland Weird” is our motto. Some say we borrowed the motto from another city, such as Austin, Texas. Portlanders would defend that we are the weirdest city by…
0August 29, 2011
Rock With It at Portland’s McMenamins Crystal Hotel

Share One of the most highly recommended activities when visiting Portland is to take in a concert at the Crystal Ballroom. Now, with the new Crystal Hotel next door, concert-goers…
3June 16, 2011
The Reality of Craigslist Rideshares: Risk vs Reward

Share Craigslist has become so over-used that one often must submit about thirty applications in order to get a job. Ads I posted on Craigslist rideshare had numerous hits as…
0June 9, 2011
Presenting … the Downtown Portland Sidewalk Ambassadors!

Share The Sidewalk Ambassadors are friendly and knowledgeable roving information guides. They are dedicated to making downtown Portland friendly, welcoming and hospitable. Think of them as mobile concierges. They are…
0April 30, 2011
Portland, Oregon: The 2nd Most Bicycle Friendly City in the World! But Why?

Share In 2010 Virgin Vacations named Portland, Oregon the 2nd Most Bicycle-Friendly City … in the world! (Okay, so Amsterdam was first.) Additionally, Portland was voted the #1 Place to…
2April 5, 2011
The Reel Portland

Share We’re spoiled in Portland, Oregon – we get to watch movies while enjoying local microbrews and freshly-made pizza. Yes, in the movie! Picture a row of seats, then a…
6April 3, 2011
Orcas Island: Escape From Portland…Eventually

Share There were years in my life when I could take off anytime I wanted without a word to anyone. Those were the days before the hubby and the kids….
1January 31, 2011
Portland’s Most Romantic Street

Share Ever dream of a magical place where romance and beauty abound? A pathway lined with confections, jewels, wine and sensual adornments? Ok, seriously – a place where you can get all…