2016 was a crazy and awesome year. It was so crazy that I did not get around to editing my travel photos until recently. I quit my job (again), but this time it was NOT to take a travel sabbatical. It was to re-design my lifestyle, focus on personal/ professional development goals, and start my […]
2015 Travel Roundup in Photos
I have traveled a lot in 2015. I traveled so much that I haven’t even had time to share all of my trips with you. So in the spirit of reflection, I decided to take a quick trip down memory lane and share a favorite photo from each of my travel destinations. 2015 in Travel Photos […]
Portland’s Bridges at Night
Portland is becoming an annual trip for me. There is so much I love about the city. The food is fresh, affordable, and creative. Portland has the best concentration of craft breweries in the country. And I love the people, the culture, the vibe. On my recent trip, I wanted to leverage what I learned […]
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 […]
A Delicious Year: Best Food Finds of 2012
I’m not embarrassed to admit that I get a lot of pleasure from food, and it has been an important part of my travels. The more people travel, the more variety of great food we have access to. In 2012, I had a lot of traditional foods in the countries I traveled, and I also […]