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Going Glam, not Groovy, in Portland Oregon

Going Glam, not Groovy, in Portland Oregon

By Melanie Haiken on September 15, 2010

Golden Era films set the tone in the lobby of the Hotel deLuxe Green, not glam, is the word usually associated with Portland these days. The city has become nationally known for its ethic of creative reuse, which permeates everything from clothing designers to restaurants. A form of reuse that’s too often overlooked is historic [...]

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Posted in Active & Adventure Travel | Tagged green travel, hotels, luxury travel, Oregon, Portland | 12 Responses

In Portland, Even the Food Is Progressive

In Portland, Even the Food Is Progressive

By Melanie Haiken on August 13, 2009

Three days in Portland can be summed up like this: 2 Thai restaurants, 2 eclectic fusion cafes, 1 waffle shop, 2 organic fruit markets, 5 amazing coffee houses (all serving Stumptown coffee), countless vintage and junk shops, and the best used bookstore bar none. Names to remember: Pok Pok, Bread & Ink, Laughing Planet, My [...]

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Posted in Food, Farm & Travel | Tagged eco-travel, family travel, Food, green travel, Locavore, Oregon, Portland | Leave a response

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