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Snow in Portland: Urban skiing & sledging for groceries

Posted on 20. February 202123. November 2022
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Snowfall in Portland is a rare event. But whenever it happens it turns the city upside down. Nobody moves their cars, instead everybody is skiing in the city and sledging for groceries.

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St. Johns Bridge von oben, Ridge Trail Portland

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The best Urban Hikes in Portland, Oregon

Posted on 13. December 202023. November 2022
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Thanks to huge recreational areas like Forest Park, Washington Park, more than 150 developed city parks, tree-lined streets as well as the river banks of Willamette and Columbia River – Portland, Oregon is one of the greenest cities in the US. No doubt that urban hikes have to be an essential part of every Portland itinerary.

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Fall in the Pacific Northwest: Things to-do & go-to destinations

Posted on 31. October 202023. November 2022
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Hiking through colorful fall foliage, farm visits, pumpkin patches, Halloween and Thanksgiving, soaking in natural hot springs, cuddling up in front of a campfire and enjoying the weekend in a cozy cabin in the woods. The opportunities for fall activities in the Pacific Northwest are as diverse as the geography of the upper left USA itself.

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Los Angeles travel tips: Things to do and places to go

Posted on 23. October 202010. November 2020
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Ist Los Angeles die Stadt, die Amerika am meisten definiert? Welche Stadtviertel charakterisieren Los Angeles am besten? Hollywood, Santa Monica, Venice oder Downtown LA? Was sind Viertel und Highlights, die auf keiner LA Bucketlist fehlen sollten?

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Getaway Portland: Glamping in the Pacific Northwest

Posted on 27. July 202023. November 2022
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Who doesn’t want to get away from the ordinary, hectic daily routine and take a break from the city, technology and work from time to time? And who wouldn’t like the idea of relaxing in the woods and at the same time enjoying all amenities that a cozy cabin brings? For sure it made me feel really excited about Getaway Portland

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Heceta Head Lighthouse: Sleep extraordinary on the Oregon Coast

Posted on 31. May 202025. May 2021
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Have you ever slept in a lighthouse? Heceta Head Lighthouse on the Oregon Coast provides an extraordinary stay in vintage flair, 7-course breakfast included

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The best spots to witness cherry blossom in Portland, Oregon

Posted on 29. March 202024. March 2024
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The Portland Waterfront is one of the most popular spots in Oregon to see cherry blossoms each spring. But the city has many more places where you can go for hanami.

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King Tide at Cape Disappointment State Park

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6 reasons why Cape Disappointment, Washington, doesn´t disappoint at all

Posted on 8. March 202016. July 2021
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What a weird and misleading name it is: Cape Disappointment. Would you consider visiting this Southern coastal tip of Washington State when just hearing its name? I can definitely encourage you to do so and explore Cape Disappontment State Park with its picturesque lighhouse and the world’s longest beach.

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Photography guide to Samuel H. Boardman Scenic Corridor, Oregon + How to get to Natural Bridges

Posted on 15. February 202022. March 2021
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Dramatic rock formations and cliffs, offshore sea stacks and pocket beaches: Samuel H. Boardman Scenic Corridor is one of the most iconic sceneries on the Oregon Coast. Find the best viewpoints, easy trails and a detailed guide how to safely get to the Natural Bridges – one of my highlights on our Pacific Coast roadtrip.

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Why the Oregon Coast is your perfect winter travel destination

Posted on 26. January 202025. May 2021
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When thinking of beaches, sand dunes and the Pacific Ocean in general, what comes to your mind first? Summer, sunshine and warm temperatures, right? What if I told you that…

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Banyan Tree Sanctuary – Organic farm & natural hideaway, Hawaii Big Island

Posted on 21. December 201923. July 2020
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Traveling Hawaii and looking for affordable and unique accomodation? If you’ve ever visited Hawaii you’ll know that this isn’t easy. But at Banyan Tree Sanctuary I found the perfect hidaway on Hawaii Big Island.

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Seattle for art- & architecture lovers

Posted on 14. December 201913. July 2020
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The Space Needle as futuristic landmark, rotating in- & outdoor art installations, modern steel- & glass architecture, a troll that has been living under the Aurora Bridge for 30 years,…

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A Japanese inspired day in Portland, Oregon

Posted on 30. November 201930. March 2024
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Separated by thousands of miles by the Pacific Ocean Portland, Oregon, and Tokyo, Japan, have more in common than you might think. Mount Hood and Mount Fuji, Portland Japanese Garden and many Japanese restaurants and cafés make it easy to travel in time and space and spend a Japanese inspired day in Portland, Oregon

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Snow in Portland: Urban skiing & sledging for groceries

The best Urban Hikes in Portland, Oregon

Fall in the Pacific Northwest: Things to-do & go-to destinations

Los Angeles travel tips: Things to do and places to go

Getaway Portland: Glamping in the Pacific Northwest

Heceta Head Lighthouse: Sleep extraordinary on the Oregon Coast

The best spots to witness cherry blossom in Portland, Oregon

6 reasons why Cape Disappointment, Washington, doesn´t disappoint at all

Photography guide to Samuel H. Boardman Scenic Corridor, Oregon + How to get to Natural Bridges

Why the Oregon Coast is your perfect winter travel destination

Banyan Tree Sanctuary – Organic farm & natural hideaway, Hawaii Big Island

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A Japanese inspired day in Portland, Oregon

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