Typically shopping is not a big part of my travels. I may spend a bit of time purchasing souvenirs, but when I travel I’m usually busy seeing the sites and trying the local food. But shopping in Portland Oregon is different. This is a city that offers shops and shopping experiences unlike any other I’ve seen in the U.S. Instead...
In 2003 the city of Portland adopted the motto, Keep Portland Weird. It’s certainly a great conversation starter since most people don’t know what it means. It was intended to promote local and small businesses in the city. The result has been a population that is fiercely loyal to their local restaurants, coffee shops, breweries, bookstores and much more. Over...
Maybe you’ve heard of the Portland motto, Keep Portland Weird, and wondered what on earth it meant. Originally created in 2003, it was intended to promote local and small businesses in the city. However, its meaning has expanded to include a sense of uniqueness and inventiveness in everything that happens here. It could apply to the large number of murals...
