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November 16, 2011
Glühwein: A Holiday Favorite
It’s that time of year in Portland. The temperatures are dropping, leaves are falling and the first glimmer of holiday lights are shining throughout Downtown Portland. Even though we haven’t hit Thanksgiving yet, there is no reason why you can’t bring the holiday cheer into your home early. In Europe, Christmas markets are in full swing as people begin Christmas shopping and enjoying delicious warm treats like steaming, stuffed baked potatoes, warm apricot Krapfens (doughnuts), and the star of the show, Glühwein. Read more »
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September 30, 2011
The Traveler’s Technology Toolkit
The world of travel technology is moving at the speed of light. It seems that around every corner, a new website/smartphone app/e-reader is born. It’s hard to keep track of them all. We’ve compiled all of the best technology travel tools in one place. Next time you’re getting ready to travel, you’ll be equipped with more tools for travel planning and organizing than the one and only Google.
Next time you’re planning a trip, browse through these links to find a plethora of tools that will make you’re life easier, guaranteed. Read more »
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September 27, 2011
Land in Amsterdam and Hop Aboard!
The best part about the Delta nonstop flight from PDX to Amsterdam is that you only need to go through one flying experience to land in a world of European discovery. Next time you are planning a vacation to Europe, consider traveling onwards by train. Surprisingly, traveling from Amsterdam to places as far off as Berlin and Zurich are quicker by train than by plane, once you add in all of the airport time before and after your flight. Here’s a quick guide to train travel from Amsterdam to key locations in North Western Europe. Read more »
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September 21, 2011
Video: Journey to Amsterdam and Paris
Earlier this year, I Fly Nonstop invited you to participate in the Cross the Word to Cross the World contest. Two lucky winners received a free trip to Amsterdam. Our first winner, Barbara, has recently returned and has shared her experience with us through a video. Read more »
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September 14, 2011
Destination Detective: Journey to the East
Destination Detective is back! Today’s destination can be easily reached with a short plane ride from Tokyo. Read the clues below and see if you can guess which destination is highlighted below. We dare you! Take a guess. Read more »
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August 17, 2011
Our Winner, Barbara’s Trip to Amsterdam and Paris
One of our Cross the World to Cross the World winners, Barbara has recently returned from an exciting trip to Amsterdam and its surrounding areas with her sister and daughter. Barbara explored to the fullest and spent days biking around the beautiful countryside to neighboring towns and trying new, delicious foods. After exploring Amsterdam and its neighboring towns, Barbara trekked on to visit Paris. Read more »
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July 26, 2011
Plank Your Way Across the World
Picture this: you are walking down a crowded city street in Portland, Oregon. You suddenly experience a moment of pure and utter confusion as you come across a strange spectacle before you. A woman is lying face down, balancing on a bike rack, muscles flexed and stiff as a board, toes pointed, a blank expression on her face, as a friend photographs her. After the photograph is taken, the woman jumps off, high-fives her friend and starts discussing their plans to post the photo to Facebook. You have just witnessed a curious social phenomenon known as “planking”. Read more »
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July 15, 2011
Three Great Asian Destinations Out of Tokyo
For those who have caught the travel bug, they understand how hard it can be to settle for just one travel destination. Every region has so much to offer, boasting original art, culture, cuisine, architecture and excitement. Those who love to travel seek the feeling of both nostalgia and diving into the unknown. When exploring a region as large as Asia, you’re sure to encounter both while gaining appreciation for regional customs and finding exhilaration in the uniqueness of each country. Nonstop flights to Tokyo out of PDX allow travelers to make their long journey to Asia as simple, quick and convenient as possible with only one connection. The city of Tokyo is a gateway to both the familiar and unaccustomed areas of Asia. Read more »
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July 12, 2011
Exploring the Corners of Tokyo
In a city as large as Tokyo, you can’t limit yourself to one area. While ideally it would be nice to spend a day (or week, or month) in each area of the city, most realities of work and other commitments limit our dream vacations and force us to make choices when it comes to what we see and do. Selecting your ideal activity in each area of the city is a good way to experience different areas and get your must-do activities accomplished. Here’s a list of different activities you can do around Tokyo. Read more »
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July 6, 2011
Photo Diary: Best Day Trips from Amsterdam
Amsterdam has enough excitement for a lifetime, but sometimes it’s nice to get out of the city. Consider expanding your horizons next time you are visiting Holland’s great capital and explore a few nearby towns that are only a short train ride away. These three towns will allow you to experience some of the cultural history that makes Holland incredible. Don’t nap for too long on the train, because along the trip you can see some beautiful sights! Make the most of your time in Holland and explore Delft, Keukenhof and Zaanse Schans. Read more »