January 16, 2012
The Tastes of Holland and Japan: Portland Food Carts
Here in Portland, we all thought we got away with a mild winter. Lo and behold, the cold temperatures have finally arrived, and even brought with them a few snowflakes. In celebration of our nonstop flights from PDX to Amsterdam and Tokyo, we’re celebrating the cuisine of both destinations that will help warm your bellies this winter. If you’re not traveling to Holland or Japan this winter, you can still celebrate with us in Portland. Here are two of the best food carts in the downtown area to warm up from the cold and experience a little international flavor. Read more »
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December 19, 2011
PDX: Twitter and Indoor Maps
It’s almost 2012. Now that nearly everyone owns a smart phone, it’s important to stay connected. When you travel, the Portland International Airport makes it easy to stay in the loop via your smart phone. You can now follow PDX on Twitter at @flypdx. Stay in the loop with important updates, weather reports and exciting airport happenings when you travel. Read more »
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October 13, 2011
Embrace Your EuropeanWinterness!
It’s time to embrace your EuropeanWinterness! Starting Friday, October 14th until mid-November, you can enter daily to win European prizes representing four incredible European cities to visit this winter. Winners are chosen weekly. The grand prize winner will enjoy a EuropeanWinterness vacation for two on a nonstop Delta flight from PDX to Amsterdam, plus a $3,000 lodging and ground transportation voucher! Enter by going to http://europeanwinterness.com/ and clicking the “Enter Daily” button.
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August 2, 2011
Japan e Yokoso… Onegai shimasu! (Welcome to Japan…Please!)
In March of this year, Japan was struck with one of the most devastating natural disasters of its history. Only three short months later, the first group of US citizens set off to lend a helping hand. 68 Oregonians and Washingtonians, all apart of the Flight of Friendship, set out from the Portland International Airport on a nonstop flight to Tokyo on May 29th of this year. They returned in June with a humbling story to tell. Sean Egusa, a leader of the Flight of Friendship, has returned from the journey and has offered to share his experience:
Earthquake, tsunami
Sight and smell I can’t forget
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July 20, 2011
Don’t Walk the Streets, Run the Streets! Explore by Marathon.
Many avid travelers know that one of the best ways to explore a new place is on their own two feet. Kick that idea up a notch and consider exploring a new country by running on your own two feet. For travelers who are exercise enthusiasts, one of the most rewarding and gratifying ways to see a new destination is to run a marathon in a foreign place. Portland, Amsterdam and Tokyo are all home to some of the most popular and well-known marathons worldwide. Even if you’re not a marathon runner, watching comfortably from the sidelines and cheering on the athletes can be exciting also.
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June 24, 2011
Contest Winner, Barbara Jets Off to Amsterdam!
Earlier this year, two lucky crossword enthusiasts won big in our Cross the Word to Cross the World contest. The two winners won a trip to Amsterdam after completing a difficult crossword puzzle. Barbara, our first lucky winner, is heading to Amsterdam shortly, and with an exciting vacation planned, she was kind enough to share some of her itinerary highlights with us: Read more »
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June 21, 2011
Ancient Arts of India
The traditions of India touch our lives in many different ways. Whether we take in the rich, warm smell of tikki masala curry when we walk past an Indian restaurant, relax after work with yoga, use virtually any spice in cooking, or enjoy a good Bollywood film every now and then, India is a place with a rich, magnificent culture, influence and history. We may even have India to thank for the discovery of the US, because without India, Columbus never would have set sail.
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June 14, 2011
Dance Across Oceans
Whether you like to tango, swing dance, salsa, waltz or just let loose freestyle on the dance floor, there is a little something for everyone both in Portland and across the pond. Several dance festivals, performances and groups are hitting the stage this year, and should make it to your calendar. If you’re in the mood to be amazed, inspired, or even shake a tail feather yourself, check out what 2011 has in store for you. Read more »
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June 2, 2011
From Oregon With Love
Since the devastating events in Japan this past March, Oregonians have pooled together their time, donations and words of encouragement for those affected by the earthquake and tsunami. For one group of Oregonians and Washingtonians, the heartbreaking headlines inspired them to book a non-stop flight to the heart of the devastation, volunteering in both Tokyo and Sendai, Japan. Read more »
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May 27, 2011
Photo Diary: Memorials
Memorial Day is a time to remember fallen heroes who defended their country — a tradition that is not unique to the United States. In Amsterdam, residents gather to remember those lost in World War II on May 4 for Dodenherdenking. Read more »