The northern Oregon coast offers up beaches unlike any other. The mostly cool tides wash up onto sandy beaches where majestic Douglas Fir and other evergreen trees are mere yards…
On Why I Decided to Become a Travel Blogger
People who know exactly what they want to do in life at a very young age have always fascinated me. Even kids in college, by the time they need to…
Searching for the Elusive Underground Tunnels in Chinatown, Victoria, B.C.
Victoria, B.C. has such an inviting and picturesque waterfront, with its majestic Empress Hotel and a delightful downtown area full of wonderful shopping and restaurants. But venture north past…
Finding Time for Travel: A Practical Guide
Follow my blog with Bloglovin We are all so busy these days…between work, kids, family/friend obligations and day-to-day projects, sometimes it seems that finding time for travel takes a…
Alberta Arts District Portland: An Artist’s Haven
“Two hundred, sixty dollars for an almost-new commuter bike? Wow!” As I stood in front of the Community Cycling Center, a handful of cycling enthusiasts were happily outside, tuning up…
Misadventures in Olympic National Park
Here I go again, flying by the seat of my pants. As I stood staring at the makeshift park trail information board, my heart sank a little. For the privilege…
Who Knew Dormant Volcanoes Could be So Much Fun?
Portland is home to several dormant volcanoes and cinder cones, which are part of a series comprising the Boring Lava Field of Washington and Oregon. Did they name it…
Antique Shopping in Sellwood Portland
“How much for this gramophone?” I asked. The elderly gentleman behind the counter in Stars Antique Mall smiled at me, then peered expertly at the item I had had my…
What to Do on Mississippi Ave in Portland
Mississippi Avenue is one of Portland’s most vibrant districts. I hopped off of the Number 4 bus to meet my friend at one of our favorite restaurants there, Miss Delta.…
Finding the Inspiration to Travel
“Travel is more than the seeing of sights; it is a change that goes on, deep and permanent, in the ideas of living.” -Miriam Beard As we head into…
How Did I Get Here?: Where I Caught the Travel Bug
I inherited the travel bug from my Dad. And I’m pretty sure he inherited it from his Dad. My grandfather, up until a very late age, was known to…
Discover Portland’s Hawthorne Neighborhood
Continuing my series on Portland’s neighborhoods, this week’s focus is on the Hawthorne neighborhood. Despite some mild gentrification over the past several years, Hawthorne has managed quite successfully to…
23rd St & The Alphabet District, Portland: An Outdoor Shopping Gem
Sitting on a park bench, the cool spring breeze gently combs my hair as I bite into my carne asada burrito from a local taqueria down the street. It’s my…
Want More Fun and Stress Free Travel? Don’t Overplan!
I know it can be tough to do: You’re going on holiday to a new and exciting place. You’re bursting with energy and excitement…you’ve got many, MANY spots you’re interested in…