Portland, Oregon, an hour from Mt. Hood to the east and the beautiful Oregon Coast to the west, is known as a hip, laid-back historic river city where creative chefs abound, outdoor recreation is popular, and people like to keep things “weird.”
Volcanic Mount Hood, Oregon’s highest peak, is a must-see when visiting the Portland, Oregon area. You’ll certainly see it when you fly into PDX and on clear days, you’ll see the snowy peak rising from the east from many vantage points in Portland and Vancouver,...
If you're a fan of Bravo's Top Chef, you'll likely know that the Emmy Award-winning series' 18th season took place in Portland, Oregon. It was an odd season thanks to the COVID-19 pandemic. The judges, contestants, special guests, hosts, and crew were all confined...
When driving from Portland to the Oregon Coast on Oregon Highway 26, you’ll often be traveling through the mist-laden trees and competing with huge logging trucks for space on winding mountain roads. Making a stop along the way to relax a bit and smell the mountain...
“How much can we possibly see in just two days in Portland, Oregon?” my fiancé, Ryan, asked, as I put the finishing touches on our Portland itinerary. “Plenty,” I replied. “You’ll see.” I was on a mission: to experience as many of Portland’s sights, sounds, and...
Across North America, plant lovers flock to botanical gardens for inspiration. With a phone in hand, garden enthusiasts snap photos of exotic plants. Then dreamy glazed pots overflowing with container gardens need a photo. And what can top a rose garden with a...
Portland, Oregon, should be experienced from top to bottom. The Porter Portland Hotel, Curio Collection by Hilton, offers one of the city’s best rooftop bars “on the 16th floor” and an exceptionally furnished fitness center just below street level. The Porter’s...
Newly renovated and very chic, Portland’s traditional Brazilian churrascaria, Brazil Grill, has just reopened. With a hip new cocktail lounge and signature cocktails to match, along with new lighting and decor, this eatery serves up traditional meats (and even...
Pacific Northwest summer weather can be a bit unpredictable so planning a summer patio party is a bit of a risk. Recently the Ilani Resort and Casino pulled it off with chefs being interviewed al fresco, diners sitting around a fire pit and the cuisine of two...
Camas, Washington is a small Columbia River Gorge town that has undergone a transformation. There are lovely large homes dotting the wooded landscape, lake-side trails for a run, and a lovely, historic downtown—the setting for our recent girls’ getaway. On...
Visitors and locals are partying up and down the Willamette River and through the streets of downtown Portland, Oregon. Andrea Lins married two of Portland’s favorite activities, cycling and beer drinking. She and her boyfriend, now husband, moved to Portland on...