The Amtrak Cascades Review – Business Class from Portland to Seattle

“You’re last”, “You’re last” were the words the small four year old boy in front of me was yelling about at Union Station in Portland, Ore.  He was very cute along with his older sister as they jumped with excitement for their first train ride back home to Seattle (the […]

Cheating with Voodoo Doughnuts

I cheated, I didn’t mean to but the concierge had visited Voodoo Doughnuts before I arrived and left me two doughnuts as a welcome amenity (I had joked that i was working out at the gym like a fiend before my visit having heard about the doughnuts). I cheated because […]

Portland suggestions and map from concierge at Vintage Plaza Portland

Hotel Review: Hotel Vintage Plaza, Portland, Oregon

Attending a conference in downtown Portland, there were a few preferred rates offered by the local hotels.  With such a great stay at the Kimpton in NYC (prior post), I decided to stay at another Kimpton hotel, the Hotel Vintage Plaza in Portland. Arriving after 9 pm from the East […]

Willamette River Waterfront Park Portland

A Local Experience in Portland – Exploring Downtown by Bike

Visiting any city in the U.S. on July 4th (Independence Day) can be challenging as there will probably be fireworks on display somewhere after the sun has set but many (most) businesses and tourist attractions will be closed so what to do with your time?  In Portland, Oregon, I would […]