Portland Travel Guide

Oregon shifts its tourism strategy, now promoting its ‘Box Wine Country’

Roger — Wed, 01 Apr 2009 07:01:43 +0000

Oregon responds to economic struggles by promoting tourism to the low-end of the market.

Tin Shed Video

BootsnAll — Mon, 02 Mar 2009 01:12:59 +0000

NYTimes articles about Alberta and the Tin Shed This is my favorite breakfast place in Portland, Oregon. Try the Goat Boy or the Big Hit Burrito. Tin Shed Garden Cafe

Blind Pilot - Portland’s next breakout indie band?

Roger — Sun, 03 Aug 2008 03:28:22 +0000

I was stunned that the artists behind this song that had hypnotized me for weeks were playing a show within walking distance of me in only a few hours, with an admission cost of a whopping $5.

Add your Portland hostel or motel to the Hostel Directory

Cristina — Sat, 02 Aug 2008 08:00:02 +0000

If you own or operate a Portland hostel, budget hotel, motel or any other budget accommodation – or if you know someone who does – you (or they) should consider entering the information into the new worldwide Hostel Directory . This will be a huge worldwide directory of budget accommodations, including hostels and motels. You [...]

Columbia Sportswear Sponsors Pro Cycling Team

Jessica — Tue, 17 Jun 2008 17:23:37 +0000

I’m a fan of both cycling and Portland, so when I heard that a Portland-based company would be sponsoring a major pro cycling team, that was cause for celebration. Columbia Sportswear is to be the new main sponsor of the artist formerly known as the T-Mobile Team, more recently known as Team High Road. The new [...]

Portland Farmer’s Market

Jessica — Mon, 14 Apr 2008 08:00:28 +0000

The Portland metro area is full of great farmer's markets which thrive all summer long, but the Portland Farmer's Market is easily one of the biggest and best.

Portland Saturday Market

Jessica — Mon, 31 Mar 2008 08:00:59 +0000

One of the highlights of any shopping tour of Portland is the Portland Saturday Market in Old Town. It’s been running since 1974, connecting artists and artisans directly with the people who buy their products. The market is also a great place to get a quick bite to eat in the international food court. And [...]

Land Rovers – Buy one or list yours for free

Cristina — Mon, 17 Mar 2008 08:00:53 +0000

While you probably will want to use the public transport in downtown Portland, when you are heading to the suburbs you’ll soon realize that the Land Rover is exactly what you want. This powerful British vehicle never goes out of style and is highly prized by collectors. Here’s a cool site that has nothing but [...]

Nude beaches in Portland? Yes, indeed.

Jessica — Mon, 17 Mar 2008 08:00:36 +0000

The summer sunbathing season might be short, and Oregonian skin might be abnormally pale, but that doesn't stop us from baring it all on those beaches.

Spring Art Show at Acadia Bistro

Roger — Wed, 05 Mar 2008 21:39:54 +0000

As you’ll see in the slideshow below, there is a cool art show coming up. Acadia Bistro Sunday, March 16 5 p.m. to 8 p.m. 1303 NE Fremont Street, Portland, OR