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February 26, 2010
Photo Diary: National and State Flowers
While many European countries do not have an official flower, the Netherlands has lovingly adopted the tulip. Locals celebrate the country’s favorite flower during events such as the Queens Day and Tulip Time Festival. Tokyo, on the other hand, has two flowers: the famous cherry blossoms (the unofficial flower) and the Chrysanthemum. Portland is often referred to as the “City of Roses”, but the state flower is actually the Oregon Grape. The plant produces small bunches of yellow blossoms and then unveils small grape-shaped fruit. This plant is not safe for eating, however, so enjoy its beauty from afar. Read more »
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February 22, 2010
Haiku Finalists Announced!
It’s true! Thanks to the hard work of the I Love to Fly Nonstop haiku contest judging panelists, the top ten finalists have been chosen and are awaiting your vote.
All contestants were judged on the following criteria:
- Quality of story to illustrate why the contestant loves to fly nonstop internationally out of PDX
- Fulfillment of the assignment
- Quality of writing
- Something special/extra – the “wow” factor
The I Love to Fly Nonstop Contest received over 650 submissions, but there could only be ten finalists. Now’s the time to decide who your winners are, but you will only be able to vote once, so choose wisely. Submit your vote on the I Fly Nonstop Facebook fan page here. Without further ado, here are your finalists: Read more »
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February 19, 2010
Tokyo’s Calling for $499*
Think it’s all about busy streets and crowded clubs? Think again. With its peaceful parks and beautiful scenery, Tokyo’s got plenty of surprises up its sleeve. Whether you want to join in the fun or escape the crowd, this is the place for you. Book your trip for $499 each way by Feb. 21 and experience all this beautiful city has to offer.
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February 15, 2010
A Travel Writer’s Take on Amsterdam
I have one of those jobs that allows me to live anywhere. It also affords me the chance to explore the rest of the world when I’m gone. I’m a freelance travel writer, and I moved to Portland in summer of 2007. I’d been living happily in New Mexico up until that time but felt compelled to try something new, and considered a number of great cities. Read more »
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February 8, 2010
Support Nonstop Service for a Better Economy
The big storms this winter that shut down East Coast airports provided a great reminder of the importance of nonstop flights out of Portland. My young daughter is a great traveler but long delays in strange crowded airports are not fun for anybody in our family. Direct travel is also a great time saver. As someone who tries to eke every single minute out of every single day, I really appreciate the benefits of nonstop travel; as the Chairman of Multnomah County, I appreciate the good jobs and the accompanying vitality that international air service brings to our community. Read more »
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February 1, 2010
Keep Portland’s Competitive Edge
As a business development manager for one of the leading travel management companies in Portland, I see on a daily basis the impact direct flights to Europe and Asia have on my business and on Oregon’s economy.
These flights are important because they allow me to provide clients with diverse options, and they help companies save time and money — this is key to a successful business. Read more »
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January 19, 2010
Haiku Your Way to AMS or TYO
Have you always wanted to tour Amsterdam’s famous art museums or update your wardrobe in Tokyo’s shopping district, but just haven’t found the opportunity? Well, we have a haiku for that:
This is your big chance
AMS or TYO
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January 15, 2010
Photo Diary: Art Museums
Last week we shared photos of some less conventional artwork scattered around Amsterdam, Portland and Tokyo. This week we’re featuring the indoor art institutions. You’re probably familiar with the Rijksmuseum, Portland Art Museum and Tokyo National Museum, so we’ve chosen a few others: Museum of Contemporary Art Tokyo, Pittock Mansion and Scheepvaart Museum.
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January 8, 2010
Photo Diary: Public Art
When’s the last time you walked down the street and saw a traffic sign made into a piece of jewelry or a train station seat decorated with iron ivy? Public art is certainly not new to society, but it continues to catch our eye and has made it to this week’s photo diary. Art lovers may travel to famous galleries and museums to experience an artist’s fusion of color, texture, paint, metals, and creativity, but in Amsterdam, Portland and Tokyo, you don’t have to travel far (or inside) to see art sprinkled throughout the city. Here is a sampling of the more familiar public art displays you will find in each city. Read more »
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January 4, 2010
Losing Nonstop Flights Affects Local Business
Daimler Trucks North America (DTNA), headquartered in Portland, represents the German automotive giant’s global truck brands Freightliner, Western Star, and Detroit Diesel. As a member of the world’s largest producer of commercial trucks, our staff is networked with Daimler colleagues across Europe and Asia. Our professionals are responsible for engineering, purchasing, and information technology. Our senior executives from both sides of the Atlantic comprise a large portion of the business class passengers on the now-suspended Lufthansa service. Read more »