This is the second installment of a two-part travel guide to exploring Oregon's Hood-Gorge region in a weekend. Part one introduced the exquisite, outdoorsy area of the Hood-Gorge, which is just an hour's drive east of Portland. We began by exploring the popular scenic waterfalls, as well as stopping by the Bonneville Dam and Hatchery. The
Portland has been a popular Pacific Northwest destination in recent times thanks largely to an exploding food scene and of course the hit TV show Portlandia. In fact, it was the fifth annual Feast Portland food event that brought me to the area in the first place. But before the weekend event, I spent a few days
Image via www.visualnews.com I recently received an email from a Twitter follower inquiring about camera stores in Seattle. Having lived here for about 8 years now, I know that hands down the answer to this question is Glazer's Camera. Check out my more in-depth response below. Also, on a similar note, if you're
It's been a little over two months since I've returned home to Seattle from Thailand, but I still have dreams of two places: Bangkok and Ko Lanta. These areas, despite being extremely different, were by far my favorite two areas of Thailand that I visited during my two and a half week adventure in March.
The first time traveler to Bangkok may be shocked by how huge and sprawling this modern city is. Made up of 50 main districts, Bangkok is comprised of a unique array of attractions including temples and palaces, bustling markets, shiny shopping malls, and an energetic nightlife scene, among many other things sure to satisfy the
As a traveling freelancer, it's inevitable that you'll spend some time working from airports. If you're lucky, you'll have the pleasant opportunity to work out of Tokyo Narita International Airport (NRT), which is one of the better international airports I've ever used as a virtual office. My recent adventure home from Thailand was a doozy
For those seeking a tropical escape while having the technological comforts of home, I couldn't recommend a better freelancing destination than Oahu, Hawaii. I have the great excuse of being able to visit Oahu frequently to see and stay with family, but a recent trip I did had me looking at my home as a
