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City Guide - Smile4Travel | Reiseblog aus den USA

18 spots to enjoy epic fall colors in Portland, Oregon

Herbstfarben in Portland, Oregon

Visiting Oregon in autumn and want to catch some fall colors in Portland? You are lucky! Portland is a very green city: Tree-lined streets, greenspaces, public parks, and extensive gardening of the residents make the city the perfect place to enjoy Portland’s fall colors without even leaving the city limits.

Washington State Capitol, Olympia

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Things to do in Olympia, Washington State’s capital

Located between Seattle and Portland, Olympia isn’t as popular as its neighboring cities. But after all, the capital of Washington State is known for the Washington State capitol, a thriving art scene, and a hub to explore nearby outdoor destinations like the Olympic Peninsula, Mt. Rainier National Park, and the Puget Sound.

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36+ Things to do in Miami, incl. map, hotel tips + printable list

No matter if you are planning to spend one week in Miami or only visit over the weekend – there are plenty of things to do in Miami with kids, adults, or as a couple. One of my favorite things to do in Miami is exploring the extensive arts and culture scene and there are several places you have to put on your itinerary for Miami. But Miami is for nature-lovers, sports enthusiasts, and foodies, too!

St. Johns Bridge von oben, Ridge Trail Portland

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The best Urban Hikes in Portland, Oregon

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.

Skyline Los Angeles, Kalifornien

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

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?

Cherry Blossom Portland Oregon

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The best spots to witness cherry blossom in Portland, Oregon

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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Seattle for art- & architecture lovers

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,…

Portland Japanese Garden

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A Japanese inspired day in Portland, Oregon

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

4T Trail Portland

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4T Trail: Explore Portland sustainably by train, trail, tram & trolley

Wanna explore Portland, Oregon and the city’s trails at the same time? Hike the 4T Trail and explore the Rose City in an affordable and sustainable way! This easy hike includes Portland’s highest viewpoint: Council Crest Park, Marquam Trail and a ride with the Portland Aerial Tram. You only need to bring hiking boots, water and 5 USD.

Seattle

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Seattle’s best views: Insights for Outlooks

Planning a trip to Washington State and are looking for the best things to do in Seattle? This travel guide helps you discover Seattle’s best views, including insider tips beyond Seattle Space Needle and Kerry Park. And the best part: These Seattle views are all free!

Busan Südkorea

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48 Hours in Busan: 8 Things you can´t afford to miss

Busan might not be ontyour bucketlist, but South Korea‘s second largest city is definitely worth a visit. Less than 3 hours highspeed train ride away from Seoul, the seaside city offers colorful cultural villages, great vistas, lively fish markets and shopping districts, beaches, buddhist temples, live octopus and famous Korean giant dumplings.

Shanghai Tongji University Kirschblüte

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Shanghai´s most beautiful parks – not only during cherry blossom

As temperatures rise above 15 degrees celcius, not only the early spring blossoms awake from their hibernation. From now on Shanghai´s parks and green spaces will be well visited: Not…

Themencafés Seoul

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Coffee too good to be drunk? Find out in Seoul´s many themed cafes!

When it comes to having a coffee during a trip through Asia, what comes to your mind first? Isn´t it the thin coffee-like instant drink, which in most parts of…

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I’m a German photographer, storyteller & travel addict. I now call the U.S. home and Portland, (Oregon) my travel hub. After having lived in China and Europe you can now usually find me exploring the PNW with a camera in hand. Let’s wander and get lost together!

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