April 26, 2010
7 Great Phone Apps for a Smooth Trip
In the age of technological efficiency, travel would not be complete without the accompaniment of smartphone apps. Whether you’re an iPhone, Android, Palm or Blackberry user, there are an assortment of applications to make your travel experience much smoother. Read more »
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April 1, 2010
Go Orange for Queens Day
April 30th marks Holland’s beloved holiday Koninginnedag or Queens Day, celebrating the Queen’s birthday. The tradition began on August 31, 1885 with Queen Wilhemina, but it was the current queen, Queen Beatrix’s mother, Queen Juliana who declared the national holiday to be celebrated on her birthday, April 30. Read more »
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March 1, 2010
From Art Galleries to Chicken and Rice, International Tourism Boosts Local Industry
What a destination! Over the past 3 years that I have worked with Travel Portland, I never cease to be amazed by this city’s pride and commitment to the high quality tourist experience for domestic and international visitors. The success of the tourism industry is largely dependent on the success of the city’s transportation systems. Portland is fortunate to have multiple access points from train and bus to light rail, and, of course, the airport. 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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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 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 9, 2009
Precious Cargo to AMS and TYO
International travel typically brings to mind a sense of adventure and excitement. However, one of the hardest parts of a trip abroad is sitting on an airplane for eight or 12 hours. I have had the pleasure of traveling to Tokyo and Amsterdam several times, and the first piece of advice I would give to anyone contemplating one of these trips is to “definitely take the nonstop flight on Delta!” Traveling on Delta makes that very long plane ride just a little bit easier. In addition, the service is always outstanding and makes you feel at home, even when you are many miles from home. Read more »
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November 2, 2009
Showing Off Oregon’s Beach Side
Cannon Beach, Oregon is truly a destination to be seen by travelers from all over the world and thanks to nonstop flights from Europe and Asia to Portland, the word is out. In the last year our community has been fortunate enough to host travel media from Germany, France, Japan and the United Kingdom. We are seeing more and more European travelers in our hotels and restaurants. Having the opportunity to visit with these folks, show them around and collect feedback about their experiences has been of great value to our businesses and local community. Read more »
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October 5, 2009
Tips from Harry for a Weekend in Amsterdam
Amsterdam for a long weekend? Sure, why not? It’s possible, thanks to Delta’s nonstop from Portland. As crazy as it might sound, more people are looking for interesting short breaks. Why? Because working couples are finding it increasingly difficult to schedule quality time together. So why go to Amsterdam? Read more »
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September 25, 2009
Photo Diary: Farmers’ Markets
For the freshest produce and seafood, locals in Portland, Amsterdam and Tokyo know exactly where to go: the local farmers’ market. The real decision is choosing which market to go to for your daily/weekly grocery shopping. Portland has many farmers’ markets scattered throughout the city and outer suburbs, Amsterdam boasts a wide variety of markets from flea to flower, farmers, and books markets, and Tokyo’s crown market jewel is the Tsukiji Market–the largest open seafood market in the world. So where will you shop? Read more »