July 22, 2010
Photo Diary: Soccer Cities
The world’s most popular sport gained even more popularity this past month, and cities across the world are laying claim to the title “Soccer City”. Amsterdam spared no pride during the World Cup finals and decorated the city completely in orange and soccer paraphernalia. Portland is in full preparation to welcome MLS in 2011, and Tokyo’s soccer scene is always intense with action. On your next trip to these destinations, make sure to review the game schedules and join the Soccer City fun/p>
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July 16, 2010
Photo Diary: Fashion Week
Fashion mavens from around the world know where to watch the world’s latest fashion trends: Amsterdam, Tokyo, and yes, even Portland. Wednesday’s launch of Amsterdam International Fashion Week inspired this week’s photo diary. Watch trends in the making at Portland Fashion Week October 6 or at the Japan Fashion Week in October 15. Read more »
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July 2, 2010
Photo Friday: Fireworks
No national holiday is complete without some festive fireworks, so for today’s post, we’re honoring Independence Day with a glimpse to the glowing skies in Portland, Tokyo and Amsterdam. Read more »
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June 28, 2010
Can Running Shoes Help You Fly Nonstop?
Every day, we fly, and we fly all over the place with an multiple stops in-between. First, we zip to the coffee cart; then across the freeway to get to work; then to the day care to pick up the kids; then to the grocery store to pick up ingredients for dinner; and then finally, home. This is the lifestyle of a common jet-setter, and unfortunately, there are few times that we ever get to fly nonstop. That is why runners put on their running shoes–it is their round trip ticket to any destination; anytime, anywhere. Read more »
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May 10, 2010
Photo Diary: Bookstores
The love of literature runs deep in Portland, Tokyo and Amsterdam, and the surrounding book culture at each of these destinations is hard to miss.
Fostering a culture of coffee drinking, poetry writing, and literary appreciation is the world’s largest independent book store, Powell’s Book Store. This Portland icon is conveniently located for locals and visitors alike to peruse miles of books themes from rock legend biographies to graphic novels, vegan cooking, international travel and rare books. Take a virtual tour of Powell’s: Read more »
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March 15, 2010
Delta’s CEO talks PDX
I like to look at the way things evolve, how events turn out to be connected in ways you never expected.
Who would have thought, for instance, when I traveled to Portland in 2004 to help launch Northwest Airlines’ first nonstop flight from PDX to Narita International Airport in Tokyo as CEO of Northwest, that some six years later, I would be blogging about Delta Air Lines’ international flights out of Portland? First of all, that I would be doing something called “blogging,” and second, that my path would have led me to the role of CEO of Delta. Read more »
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March 12, 2010
Ready, Set, Takeoff to AMS/TYO
Explore Amsterdam’s fascinating neighborhoods, or Tokyo’s peaceful parks and beautiful scenery. Delta takes you to the most destinations worldwide, including nonstop service to Amsterdam and Tokyo from Portland. Purchase on or before April 13, 2010 and save. To book your flight, click here.
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March 8, 2010
Flying
Boarding an airplane for an international flight instantly takes me away both physically and mentally. For the last 35 years I have flown from the United States back to my native Amsterdam at least once a year. There is no trip which so completely relaxes me, and washes away all the worries and anxieties of everyday life so quickly. It truly is the beauty of flight, of being lifted away from the ordinary, to be whisked to a new place and a new life. Or, in my case, to a reminiscence of my old life! Read more »
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March 5, 2010
Congrats, Haiku Winners!
The I Love to Fly Nonstop Contest has come to a close and we would like to extend a huge thank you to the nearly 700 participants who submitted a haiku and a congratulations to the ten finalists for all your hard work (see all the finalist submissions here). The votes have been collected and tallied, and it is a pleasure to announce your winners: Mike Donovan and Raquel Benito! 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 »