Jennifer is a freelance writer living in Portland, OR since 1990. She loves to travel the world, but always returns to visit local destinations that make Portland the unique city it is.
The new Nissan Leaf at the 2009 Detroit auto show. AP Photo/Itsuo InouyeToday Hertz, in a joint effort with Nissan, announced that it will add the new Nissan Leaf to their fleet of rental cars in...
Today's the last day to take advantage of Southwest Airlines' $39 one way fare special. It started on Tuesday with low fares from Portland to locations like Boise, Reno/Tahoe, Sacramento and Spokane. Tickets must...
San Francisco has by far the largest Chinese Lunar New Year festival on the West Coast of the United States, having a long tradition and history of Chinese living there for over1 50 years. The parade itself was started in...
Whether or not you're a fan of ghost stories, the Market Ghost Tour through Seattle's Pike Street Market at night is a walking tour that should not be missed. Seattle has a rich history full of gold...
Alaska Airlines has a great incentive for Oregonians and Southwest Washington residents who are not yet members of their frequent flyer program, Mileage Plan. For simply signing up, first time members are awarded 5,000 miles, then after completing...
Hawaiian Airlines flight 39 left Portland International Airport bound for Kahului, Maui just after 10:00am on Wednesday morning as scheduled, but after about an hour into the flight the pilot announced that the plane was turning back to Portland...
The Bavarian village of Leavenworth, WA is in the midst of a three-weekend lighting festival that runs the first three weekends in December this year.The town has quite a rich history and the Christmas lighting...
Arizona Memorial CommemorationMonday, December 7, 2009 marks the 68th anniversary of the attacks on Pearl Harbor. Travelers visiting the island of Oahu have a great opportunity to experience a once-per-year event at the Arizona Memorial. Admission...
Die-hard Oregon Duck fans will fly south for New Years to watch the Ducks play the Buckeyes in Pasadena. Making travel arrangements can be somewhat of a scavenger hunt out there for folks making plans to go...
After Thursday's win over the Oregon State Beavers, the University of Oregon Ducks are Rose Bowl bound to sunny Pasadena, CA for a New Year's Day game. Lots of Oregon fans will be scrambling online...