Need to get away from big city life for awhile but don't want to travel too far out of Portland? Or perhaps you'd like to stay in Portland but want a relaxing and calming space in nature. The Minnow, a tiny floating cottage on the Willamette River is the perfect space...
People may not realize there's a castle in Southwest Portland Oregon, looming up over the landscape like one might expect from a fairytale. The stone castle home is beautiful on the outside and luxurious on the inside. The best part? It's an Airbnb and you can stay...
The Portland Oregon we know today is much changed from Portland of the 1970's. Back then it was a contrast in conservative ways, and a growing youth culture focused on self fulfillment. It was a time when female sportswriters were still denied entry to press boxes at...
I'm one of those nerds that love to go down memory lane and watch old commercials from back in the day. Here are some old commercials from Oregon I hand picked that are nostalgic AF. If you are an Oregonian and you were alive at the time these vintage ads were on TV,...
If you're looking for a uniquely delicious experience in Oregon's Portland Metro area, you're in for a treat with Kemuri Japanese Hotdogs. These unique hot dogs are bursting with Japanese inspired flavors, grilled on a fired robata grill, and made with simple and...
The holidays are such a delicious time of year! Salt & Straw in Portland Oregon has made this year even more delicious with Thanksgiving themed ice creams you have to try. These are the perfect flavors for Thanksgiving desert and you'll definitely want to go back...
If you're looking for a relaxing place to eat and enjoy beautiful fall colors in Oregon, look no further than the Multnomah Falls Lodge. The historic lodge was built in 1925 and is especially quite magical during the fall season. Lumber baron and philanthropist, Simon...
Portland Oregon is beautiful in the fall with a variety of oranges, reds, and yellows on display in the treetops. We can't think of a better time of year to bundle up in a favorite hoodie and head out to sample some of Portland's finest donuts. Portland is the coffee...
Tree houses go hand and hand with Oregon. As Oregon is one of the greenest states ever, you should expect a few tree houses to pop up. I've written about a few Oregon tree houses you can stay in but I'm not sure I've seen one as unique as this one. A Tree House With...
From movies to TV series, no media is safe from Tibo Charroppin, his editing wizardry, and floof-ball feline Lizzy. Meet OwlKitty (Lizzy's illustrious stage-name)! You may remember her from such films as Ghost, Lord of the Rings, and The Matrix. (Or do you?) Lizzy has...
Shake Shack is known across the U.S. for it's delicious classic burgers and fries, and will soon be in Portland for Oregonians to enjoy. In 2004 Shake Shack started from a hot dog cart in Madison Square Park in Manhattan, New York. It quickly found success and had...
Love art but you're stuck inside and can't get to the art museum? The Portland Art Museum has a huge collection of art you can view online from the comfort of your own home, as well as virtual exhibit tours. Online Art Collection A great way to get some cultural...