It’s early August and Halloween is still just a spot on the horizon, but I find seeking out spooky spots can be more than just a fall affair; cemeteries, haunted hotels, and other weird and wonderful places from the past offer a great window into learning about your city and enjoying a slightly more twisted … Continue reading
Its ten minutes to midnight and the corner of 17th and Burnside in Portland, Oregon is swarming with them. Some line the corners of the street, others crowd together overflowing the sidewalks, and many more spill into the street, prompting honking from cars unable to pass and adding to the already growing buzz of energy. … Continue reading
Enjoy a recycled post from when I was living in Spain, but on a mental rendezvous with my favorite place: the Northwest. If you look closely, you might just see, what I consider to be, a hidden lesson in backyard traveling. FEBRUARY 4, 2012–I have always been a strong proponent of cloudy days. Here’s why: … Continue reading
A few years ago, before I headed out on my first solo backpacking trip, a friend and I decided to test my back and my pack by loading it up and heading out for a Saturday wandering the city. It wasn’t long before passing Portlanders got a look at our hefty backpacks, secretly filled with … Continue reading
