Articles for Travel Tips
Stuck in the Portland Airport During the Holidays? Enjoy it!

There are reasons why Condé Nast Traveler voted Portland International Airport best Airport in the US three years in a row: delicious restaurants, excellent shopping, and lots of free WiFi access. Oh, and did I mention no sales tax? Here’s a map. If you find yourself on a long layover (by choice...
Where to go when you have to go in Portland

Every traveler knows it is difficult to properly enjoy wandering around town with a full bladder. If you get caught up sightseeing and need a bathroom don’t worry. You have options. Even though Portland doesn’t have many public bathrooms, there are a number of places where you can use the bathroom...
Look Like a Local in Portland, OR

Portlanders like their fashion with a dash of comfort and a pinch of originality. Portland has a mild climate, a little on the damp side, with warm summers and cold winters. We are currently enjoying gorgeous crisp fall days with lots of sunshine and a chill in the air that encourages layering, sweaters,...
Smooth Garage Sailing in Portland

When I was three years old, my family and went yard sailing with Arthur, my Dad’s best friend. Arthur was an Anthropology professor and art collector. It was a beautiful sunny Saturday morning in San Francisco, and I had my eye on a sock monkey. It was a fine specimen – bright red mouth, large...
Guide to Portland Public Transportation

Three years ago my car stopped working. I donated it to the Humane Society and never looked back! Portland has an excellent public transportation system including buses, light-rail (MAX), commuter rail (WES), streetcars and an aerial tram. TriMet oversees these resources, and they have a helpful website....