My blogs about Oregon and everything in it.
Disclosure: The owners of the Florentine Waterfront Hotel hosted me for a two-night stay, however, every opinion here is my own. Most people planning a trip to Florence open a booking site, see a wall of Florence Oregon hotels and a couple of pricey ocean-view vacation rentals, and pick whichever one is still available, which…
The Oregon Coast is wildly romantic right up until you realize the “ocean view” room you booked overlooks a parking lot, the town is packed with families on spring break, and you just spent four hours in the car arguing about whether Highway 101 counts as scenic when it’s raining sideways. The problem isn’t a…
**This post was updated October, 2026** I’ve eaten my way through a lot of cities around the world, but I’ve never found a food cart scene quite like Portland, Oregon. With hundreds of carts serving everything from Thai noodles and Ethiopian dishes to barbecue, burgers, and gluten-free eats, Portland food carts are one of my…
The temptation is real. You open a map, see 363 miles of Oregon coastline, and think you can do it all in a long weekend. You can’t. Well, you can, but you’ll spend most of it staring at the bumper in front of you on Highway 101. I spent more than 20 years living in…
Wondering when to visit Oregon? After living in Oregon for more than 20 years and exploring nearly every corner of the state, I can say without hesitation there’s no single “best” time to visit—it depends entirely on what kind of trip you want to have. Do you want to hike beneath roaring waterfalls? Drive the…
Planning a road trip along the Oregon Coast? You’re in for a special treat! This scenic drive, one of the best in the country, offers an amazing mix of breathtaking vistas, charming coastal towns, and hidden pockets waiting to be explored. Whether you’re a seasoned traveler or new to the open road, the Oregon Coast…
