Diana is a writer living in Portland with her delightful son and crotchety cat. Growing up in the area, family vacations were often to nearby destinations reachable by car. She has since expanded that love of local road trips and has been all over the great state of Oregon and throughout the Pacific Northwest, frequently pairing backpacking trips with exploring new towns and regions.
Have you been looking for the perfect spot to cultivate your inner witch or wizard? Grab some new crystals? Get a tarot card reading done? Even if these tasks aren’t on your to-do list and you just like…
There are several restaurants and bars along the trendy and bustling NE 28th Ave in the Kerns neighborhood of Portland, and you’ll never lack for a great place to cool off with some gelato, grab a slice of…
Alice’s Country House is my go-to restaurant anytime I’m headed home from the Tillamook coast or spending the day hiking in the Tillamook Forest. This classic, family-style restaurant serves up homestyle breakfast, lunch and dinner and is everything…
Few things in life bring me greater joy than checking out independent book shops while traveling. They all have a different feel and reflect something distinct about the people who own them or the city they’re in. However,…
Over the last couple decades, Mississippi Street in North Portland has grown to become one of the trendiest neighborhoods in town due to its close proximity to downtown and wealth of diverse shops, bars, and restaurants. To have…
Most people are familiar with therapy dogs, and they’ve become more and more prevalent on college campuses, schools, or even in medical care facilities. Petting a sweet and gentle dog is a calming experience and one that can…
In a city like Portland that’s saturated with concert and event venues, you need to do something special to stand out from the crowd—cue the Old Church Concert Hall. Live music, The Old Church Concert Hall Google Local…
The Blackfish Cafe is a premier dining spot in Lincoln City on the Oregon Coast. The menu is constantly changing in response to the seasons and whatever fresh seafood and vegetables the chef can get his hands on.…
Looks can be deceiving, but if you’re a connoisseur of food trucks you know not to judge a book by its cover and to let the food speak for itself. This is exactly why you should try Pyre…
Cottage Grove sits about 20 miles south of Eugene and although the home of the Ducks gets a lot more attention as far as restaurants go, there are some seriously great places to check out just a short…
The family-owned Turnaround Cafe in downtown Turner has been in business just shy of ten years now and in this time has become a staple of the community. They’re known for their generous portions, tasty breakfast and lunch…
The aptly named Electrica Coffee is located inside the Schoolhouse Electric building in the industrial area of Northwest Portland, and just celebrated its one year anniversary. Electrica specializes in Mexican coffee and Japanese tea and was opened by…