8 articles tagged with portland
Portland surprised me. I came expecting hipster clichés but found something genuine—a city that takes its craft seriously, whether it's beer, music, or coffee. After spending three weekends exploring the nightlife scene with various mates visiting from Cardiff, I've mapped...
There's something deliciously satisfying about discovering a city through its independent shops—especially when every purchase comes tax-free. As someone who's hunted for the perfect copper pot in Tokyo and vintage Hermès scarves in Nice, I can confidently say Portland's indie...
After spending three decades traversing the country for career development conferences, I've become something of an accidental expert at identifying strategic travel hubs. Vancouver, Washington might not make most travelers' bucket lists, but this unassuming city sitting just across the...
As someone who's spent decades helping others navigate emergencies, I've discovered that planning family adventures requires the same blend of preparation and adaptability. Portland, Oregon—with its quirky charm, natural beauty, and family-friendly vibe—offers the perfect balance of structure and spontaneity...
As someone who spends his days discussing the terroir of Burgundy and the tannins of Bordeaux, I find delicious irony in how quickly I fall under the spell of Portland's craft beer scene each time I visit. The City of...
When I ditched my urban planning career to pursue historical preservation (a decision my Québécois father still questions at every family dinner), I never imagined my student budget constraints would lead me to become something of a food cart connoisseur....
¡Hola, viajeros! There's something magical about coastal towns that speak to my Mediterranean soul, and Portland, Maine has been whispering sweet nothings to my taste buds for years. While my Portland (the Oregon one) offers its own culinary delights, its...
There's something almost primordial about Portland after sundown. Not unlike the nocturnal ecosystems I study professionally, this city transforms when darkness falls, revealing an entirely different energy that pulses through its streets. As someone who spends half the year tracking...
