Last Day, Keep Portland Weird

Can’t believe it’s my last day in Portland! Just got off the phone with Sarah and thanked her again for the time she showed me out here. I don’t get to see her too often but I swear, there’s few people I can honestly say distance is never an issue between us. Turns out she… Read more

Night Life Portland

Night Life in Portland

Let’s talk about night life in Portland — some of the most unique and tourist friendly opportunities to experience the city in the span of a few awesome hours. Of all places I had the opportunity to check out on my stay, absolutely nothing tops the Ground Kontrol Classic Arcade. It’s the type of quirkiness… Read more

First Run, More Portland Adventures

Had an awesome day in Portland! Remember those running shoes I mentioned from an earlier post? (Thanks again, Sarah!) Well, I finally had an opportunity to use them this morning with very little lined up for my activities. Turns out that going for a run dictated the rest of my day for me. I must… Read more

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Hiking Around Mt Hood!

If you’ve never been to Portland before, there’s something truly remarkable about this area. I’m actually surprised I hadn’t mentioned it in any of my earlier postings, but nonetheless, from virtually anywhere in the city there is the snow capped giant of Mt Hood in the distance. Today I had the opportunity to hike some its more merciful trails. Standing at… Read more