Weird museums are my thing, so when we were planning our trip to Portland, Oregon and I learned they had a vacuum cleaner museum, I was all in. “Keep Portland Weird” had the opportunity to earn its stripes. This post…

Weird museums are my thing, so when we were planning our trip to Portland, Oregon and I learned they had a vacuum cleaner museum, I was all in. “Keep Portland Weird” had the opportunity to earn its stripes. This post…
For a great weekend near Portland, Oregon, I suggest you check out a place called McMenamins Edgefield. Whatever you like in a weekend getaway, Edgefield has it. A ☑ boutique hotel ☑ spa ☑ golf course ☑ concert venue ☑…
People who knew I was going to Portland, Oregon told me I had to visit VooDoo Doughnuts. A good doughnut or donut always commands my attention. So, the idea that a little dark magic might be mixed in the batter…
Shopping in airports is something I don’t get. Besides a meal on layovers, the most I’ve ever purchased at an airport is a bottle of water or candy bar, and yes, toothpaste after TSA has confiscated my lethal tube of…
Crater Lake National Park in Oregon is one of the most beautiful destinations in all of the United States. I don’t say something like that lightly. The jaw drops and the mind numbs at the clarity of the lake and…
Portland Oregon is home to a number of wonderful hotels, but if you’re looking for a place to stay in Portland’s Central Eastside, you will love the boutique Hotel Grand Stark. We stayed just one night, but we loved it…