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December 18, 2009
Photo Diary: Shopping Districts
Whether you’re at the peak of the holiday season or perusing for the perfect souvenir, make sure to scope out these famous shopping venues in Tokyo (Ginza), Amsterdam (Magna Plaza), and Portland (Nob Hill). Read more »
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December 10, 2009
I’ll Have the Nonstop, Hold the Jet Lag
Traveling can take a toll on the body, especially when flying great distances to Tokyo or Amsterdam. Jet Lag is the result of high speed air travel throwing off your internal clock and affects your sleep pattern, focus, and productivity. For each time zone you fly through, it takes your body one full day to adjust. When traveling for business especially, you must be at your best, so here are a few tips to help limit the effects of Jet Lag. Read more »
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December 4, 2009
Photo Diary: Street Cart Food
No vacation would be complete without some local foodie treats, so we compiled a few favorites in Tokyo, Amsterdam and Portland. Which are you favorites? Read more »
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December 2, 2009
Celebrating the Holidays in Tokyo and Amsterdam
The holiday season is a time to share with family, friends and community with an abundance of food and celebratory traditions. If you’re traveling to Amsterdam or Tokyo this holiday season, act like a local and join in on the festivities. Read more »
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November 20, 2009
Photo Diary: Bicycles
Bicycles are more than a fun past time for many in Portland, Tokyo and Amsterdam–it’s a way of life. Each city celebrates its love of biking and cycling in different ways. Portland’s annual Providence Bridge Pedal offers locals the opportunity to ride each of Portland’s 10 bridges. Tokyo recently brought together the world’s best bike messengers for the annual Cycle Messenger World Championships (CMWC2009) where participants competed to receive the coveted champion title. If you’re new to Amsterdam, make like a local and rent a bike from Mike’s Bike Tours and explore the city. Read more »
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November 18, 2009
How to Mind Your Table Manners in Tokyo
So you’re on a business trip in Japan and the time has come for that important client dinner. Before you charm your clients with your sparkling personality, here are a few do’s and don’ts that will help win them over.
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November 13, 2009
Photo Diary: Family-friendly
When traveling to Tokyo with your family, it’s important to find activities the whole family can enjoy. On your next visit, get in touch with your inner child and enjoy the amusement park at Tokyo Dome City. Fun and games can also be educational. At the Oregon Museum of Science and Industry (OMSI) in Portland, parents and children can learn the latest scientific discoveries and engage with hands on science projects. We’ve covered games and education, now all that’s left is eating! Read more »
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November 11, 2009
Green Vacations are Amsterdam’s New Fashion Craze
Love traveling, but feel guilty about increasing your carbon footprint? Relax. It’s easy to relieve your emissions woes with a sustainable vacation in Amsterdam. In a city where bicycles outnumber people, it’s not difficult to find sustainability practiced in the Dutch transportation system, restaurants, outdoor spaces, and nightclubs. With the myriad eco-friendly activities available throughout Holland, you can set aside your impact concerns and enjoy a fashionably green vacation.
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November 6, 2009
Photo Diary: Breweries
Beer lovers come from around the world to experience the taste of local brews in Amsterdam, Portland, and Tokyo. Heineken, one of the world’s most well known beers, started in Amsterdam, and is the perfect end (or break) from a day of touring around the city. Portland has earned its name as the “beer capital of the world” from its 32 breweries inside the city limits–more breweries than any other city in the world. Read more »
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November 5, 2009
Bike & Barge Tour of the Netherlands
Join a unique summer vacation in the Netherlands—start by spending a few days in Amsterdam and then embark on a weeklong bike and barge adventure! Travel through waterways of the Netherlands with a river barge and explore the picturesque cities and lovely Dutch countryside by bicycle. Under the direction of a professional ship’s crew and experienced tour hosts Evan Heerema and Dan Kroeze, this is sure to be a once-in-a-lifetime experience.