My blogs about Oregon and everything in it.
Oregon wine country is one of those places that sounds dreamy in theory — rolling vineyards, cozy tasting rooms, local winemakers, scenic backroads, and enough Pinot Noir to make your inner wine goblin deeply emotional. But planning a wine tasting day in the Willamette Valley? That can get fiddly fast. Which wineries should you visit?…
**This post was updated April 12th, 2026** If you’re planning your first trip to Portland and looking for the best restaurants, you’re in the right place. It’s very easy to waste meals here if you’re not careful; there are so many restaurants, food carts, coffee shops, brunch spots, and bakeries that narrowing it down can…
Camping in Oregon sounds magical right up until you are pitching a tent in the rain, your socks are damp, your hair has given up, and you are questioning every choice that led you to this muddy patch of earth. That is exactly why I love camping yurts in Oregon. After staying in Oregon yurts…
As a kid, my desert imagination was basically a Sahara screensaver: endless dunes, heat-haze mirages, and a sky so blue it looked aggressive. If there were camels and pyramids, even better. Deserts felt far away—exotic, overseas, and definitely made of sand. Then I grew up and realized the American West has deserts too… and most…
Looking for the best coffee places in Portland? You’re in the right spot — and this isn’t one of those copy-paste lists that names the “popular” cafés and calls it a day. I’m a Portland local and genuinely coffee-obsessed (as in: I judge a place by the cappuccino texture, the espresso balance, and whether the…
If you’ve ever found yourself staring out your Portland window, craving a quiet forest escape but overwhelmed by too many trail options — you’re not alone. Whether you’re a visitor hoping to squeeze in some iconic Oregon nature or a local tired of circling the same neighborhood loop, it’s easy to feel stuck. After 30…
