Around Portland Travel Guide

Can you believe it’s December already? Christmas is coming, and there are many enjoyable holiday festivities that do not cause nerves to fray. This Saturday from 1:30-3:00pm check out Tuba Christmas in Pioneer Courthouse Square (or Pioneer Square, as we call it). Approximately 200 tubas will join together for a concert and sing-a-long. The crowd is cheery and the majestic Christmas tree in the middle of the square is a perfect backdrop. Need last... Read More

Swedish retailer H&M opened a store in Pioneer Place Mall downtown on Thursday, November 11. Hundreds of people camped outside the night before in eager anticipation of exciting wardrobe additions. The store gave gift certificates to the first 300 people that passed through the gleaming glass and steel doors. H&M is known for fun, fashionable and affordable clothing. It is a great place to buy dresses, accessories, jackets, shirts, denim, shoes and... Read More

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 or thanks to Mother Nature) here are some highlights: -Powell’s Books. Yes, synonymous with Portland, this bookstore has three locations inside the... Read More