Pacific Northwest Travel

Portland Dining Month 2026: A 24-Hour Itinerary With 3 Restaurants, a Ghost Tour & the World’s Largest Bookstore How to eat, explore, and experience the best of Portland, Oregon every March, on a foodie’s budget. What Is Portland Dining Month? Portland Dining Month is one of the best food events in the Pacific Northwest. Every […]

Is Portland a Good Place to Visit for Christmas? Absolutely. A Christmas vacation in Portland, Oregon offers a perfect mix of festive lights, cultural experiences, and cozy winter charm—without the overwhelming crowds of larger cities. From world-class holiday light displays to historic mansions and river parades, Portland delivers a magical yet relaxed holiday atmosphere ideal […]

Playing Tourist in Seattle: Falling for a City I Thought I Knew After living in Portland my whole life, I always meant to do all the classic tourist things in Seattle—but somehow never quite got around to it. Most of our trips north were spent visiting family or friends just outside the city, so downtown Seattle was […]

The Ultimate Weekend Getaway in Astoria, Oregon: Escape Rooms, Spa, Shopping & Best Restaurants Your Guide to the Best Things to Do in Astoria — Oregon’s Oldest City on the Coast By Sunshine Escapes Travel Looking for the perfect weekend getaway from Portland? Astoria, Oregon — just under two hours from the city — is […]

Columbia River Gorge For our anniversary Jake and I couldn’t take a big trip, but we were able to sneak away for a relaxing weekend in the Columbia River Gorge. We stayed at Skamania Lodge. While the lodge itself provides plenty of activities to keep you busy, don’t underestimate what the entire region has to […]

Savannah, GeorgiaGhost Hunting in Astoria, Oregon Being a Portland, Oregon resident we find ourselves in Astoria at least once a year. We are always looking for new things to do, see, and explore. On this trip was happened upon a ghost tour. We had no idea that the ghost hunting community was so active in […]