In a period of three weeks, I traveled to Boston for work, Bend for snowboarding at Mt Bachelor, and Puerto Rico for some sun and relaxation. I was used to being in a new place every week when I took my 20-month travel sabbatical a few years ago. But life isn’t quite as simple now […]
A glimpse of Bend
Bend With long days snowboarding at Mt Bachelor, I didn’t get to see a lot of Bend. But I was impressed by what I did see. Bend is small, cute, and surrounded by gorgeous landscapes. It has a laidback vibe, and people seem down-to-earth and friendly. The first evening in town, we stumbled upon a […]
Snowboarding… for real!
I finally did it! I boarded on a REAL mountain. You know I travel solo a lot, and I enjoy that freedom. But there are a few trips I don’t want to do alone. One of those is a snowboarding trip. Snowboarding is more fun with a friend. Plus, there is a safety factor. Most […]
Portland’s Lone Fir Cemetery
I’m one of those weird people who love photographing cemeteries. And I found a cool one in Portland. Lone Fir Cemetery I saw the cemetery when I was using Google Maps for biking directions. I was surprised to see a cemetery of this size right in the middle of the city (Southeast 26th Avenue and […]
Entrepreneurs and Wine in Portland
The main reason for my trip to Portland was to attend a conference filled with awesome and inspiring people. These are the type of people with an entrepreneurial mindset. People who have embraced their creativity and do not just believe it is possible but actually ARE doing what they want to do. After the conference, […]
The best view in Willamette Valley?
On my way back from the gorgeous Oregon Coast, I had time to stop at one vineyard in Willamette Valley. Two Portlanders suggested I visit Archery Summit for the beautiful views. While this is my only experience in Willamette Valley so far, it is hard to imagine it could get any better. Archery Summit Pinot […]
Photo Essay: The Beauty of the Oregon Coast
The two days I spent on the Oregon coast was the highlight of my trip to Portland. This is the most beautiful coastline I have ever seen, and Pacific City is the must-visit spot. Pacific City While this is a touristy area, it is not over-developed nor over-crowded (well, at least not on a […]
Outdoor Adventure Activities at Hood River
Did you know that you can snowboard at Mount Hood year round? I didn’t. It is only an hour drive from Portland, so it is a perfect day trip. If I had known, I would have brought my snowboard in the middle of summer. But I did get introduced to a new outdoor adventure […]
Portland Day Tripping: Waterfalls
On my first visit to Portland less than a year ago, I only had four days. There was so much to explore from the food and craft beer to the quirky neighborhoods; I never left the city. This time I have nine days, and one of my goals is to get out of the city […]