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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 »
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December 18, 2009
Photo Diary: Shopping Districts
Whether you’re at the peak of the holiday season or perusing for the perfect souvenir, make sure to scope out these famous shopping venues in Tokyo (Ginza), Amsterdam (Magna Plaza), and Portland (Nob Hill). 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 20, 2009
Photo Diary: Bicycles
Bicycles are more than a fun past time for many in Portland, Tokyo and Amsterdam–it’s a way of life. Each city celebrates its love of biking and cycling in different ways. Portland’s annual Providence Bridge Pedal offers locals the opportunity to ride each of Portland’s 10 bridges. Tokyo recently brought together the world’s best bike messengers for the annual Cycle Messenger World Championships (CMWC2009) where participants competed to receive the coveted champion title. If you’re new to Amsterdam, make like a local and rent a bike from Mike’s Bike Tours and explore the city. Read more »
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November 16, 2009
There and Back Again, A Cycling Tale
People who know me know that cycling is my passion. I love Portland, in part, because so many others here share that passion. And I admire cities like Amsterdam and Copenhagen for the same reason. Cycling is also how I make my living, and for both business and personal reasons, I’ve traveled overseas many times. My most comfortable flights have been flying nonstop out of PDX. Read more »
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November 13, 2009
Photo Diary: Family-friendly
When traveling to Tokyo with your family, it’s important to find activities the whole family can enjoy. On your next visit, get in touch with your inner child and enjoy the amusement park at Tokyo Dome City. Fun and games can also be educational. At the Oregon Museum of Science and Industry (OMSI) in Portland, parents and children can learn the latest scientific discoveries and engage with hands on science projects. We’ve covered games and education, now all that’s left is eating! Read more »
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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 6, 2009
Photo Diary: Breweries
Beer lovers come from around the world to experience the taste of local brews in Amsterdam, Portland, and Tokyo. Heineken, one of the world’s most well known beers, started in Amsterdam, and is the perfect end (or break) from a day of touring around the city. Portland has earned its name as the “beer capital of the world” from its 32 breweries inside the city limits–more breweries than any other city in the world. 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 »