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December 6, 2010
Delta: Keep Climbing
Wieden+Kennedy was honored to become the strategic and creative partner to Delta Air Lines in 2009. Delta is arguably the most iconic of all American airline brands, and, at that time, with the pending Northwest merger standing to make it the world’s largest airline, Delta also had quite a bit of global attention. Let’s also not forget that our allegiance, as business travelers working for a company with offices in seven countries but headquartered in Portland, was now to Delta. How could we not support the company that provides us nonstop access to our Tokyo and Amsterdam offices?
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December 3, 2010
Photo Diary: Winter
Snow falls, the wind blows and lights twinkle when winter comes to Amsterdam, Portland and Tokyo. While all three cities have fairly mild winters, they each receive a makeover when snow makes an appearance. In Amsterdam, bikes find parking wherever they can (even if it means on top of each other); Portlanders leave the car at home and dust off their cross country skies, and in Tokyo, locals leave prayers for family and loved ones at shrines, like the Yushima Tenmangu. Read more »
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November 22, 2010
Green Your Travels
Carbon emissions can come from a variety of sources and helping to reduce these emissions is all of our responsibility in order to preserve and protect Mother Earth. While committing weekends to planting trees in your local forest is an ideal way to offset your carbon footprint, it does not always fit into a busy schedule. Below are a few ways that you can green your travels. Read more »
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November 12, 2010
Tokyo Fare Special
There’s more to Tokyo than meets the eye. 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 Tokyo flight now through November 24 at the special fare rate of $489 each way. Read more »
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October 29, 2010
Photo Diary: Happy Halloween!
The ghouls are out for another year of spooks, frights and sugar rushes. How do Portland, Amsterdam and Tokyo decorate for Halloween?
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October 8, 2010
Photo Diary: Marathons
The upcoming Portland Marathon and Amsterdam Marathon inspired our photo diary today. Whether you are a runner or observer, these incredible athletes may inspire you to get out and try out your own running routes. We have already done some leg work for you (pun somewhat intended) and have recommendations in each of the cities. Read more »
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September 28, 2010
Photo Diary: Marinas
Portland, Amsterdam and Tokyo’s marinas bring functionality and beauty to their cities. Nestled in between the Hawthorne and Marquam Bridges, Portland’s Riverplace Marina houses the city’s famous dragon boats as well as privately owned sail boats and yachts. Amsterdam’s NEMO Science Center shares its harbor with ships modeled after 19th century designs and events such as Sail Amsterdam. Yokohama, a short day trip from Tokyo, is one of Japan’s newest cities (at 100 years old), but has gained recognition for its museums, World Porters Shopping Mall, and shipping dock: Yokohama Harbor.
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September 17, 2010
Photo Diary: Fountains
Public art is realized in various forms, from sculptures to murals and recycled materials. But one type of artwork is often left out: fountains. This week’s photo diary is dedicated to three beautiful public fountains in Tokyo, Portland an Amsterdam. The next time you travel to these destinations, make a point to visit these fountains with your colleagues, grab lunch from a nearby food cart, or take some alone time to read an intriguing book from the local bookstore. Read more »
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September 10, 2010
Photo Diary: Hotels
The ultimate vacation would not be complete without the perfectly matched hotel. Amsterdam’s design culture is well capture at the Lloyd Hotel Amsterdam. The rooms vary from 1-5 star rating and feature works of art from local and international artists. Read more »
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August 27, 2010
Photo Diary: Cycling Races
Last Sunday’s Portland Century inspired this week’s photo diary. Portland, Amsterdam and Tokyo are well known as biking cities, so when you are visiting, make sure to rent a bike and tour the neighborhoods. For you more hard core cyclists, consider tackling Reach the Beach (Portland to Pacific City, Oregon) or the Tokyo Century. If you prefer to take in your cycling from the sidelines, watch for grand tours, such as the Giro d’Italia, which started in Amsterdam this past May. Read more »