Here’s our Intentional Travelers collection of blog posts on transformational travel experiences, travel tips and guides for trips in Oregon.
Portland has always been a top destination for those who enjoy being in the presence of nature. This quirky city located in the Pacific Northwest has made itself known around the country for unconventionality, environmentalism, and a thriving art and hipster scene. This is complimented by delicious restaurants that any foodie would enjoy. Given the…
One of the often overlooked benefits of house-sitting is the ability to try out different living arrangements before you settle down. In this post, we share the unique opportunity we had to house sit a friend’s tiny home in Portland, Oregon for three weeks. Updated: 2021. Originally published: May 2015. We really loved the…
I may be biased, but Oregon is pretty awesome. I (Michelle) was born and raised in the Willamette Valley of Oregon. Jedd and I met in 2007 and lived in Portland until 2011, when we joined the Peace Corps. Now Oregon is our home base. In this post, we reflect on what makes living in…
There are so many great destinations to visit on an Oregon road trip. This is our list of top road trip destinations in Oregon, including the most popular destinations as well as a few off-the-beaten-path places with less crowds. If you want to plan the perfect Oregon road trip itinerary, we hope our list of…
Salem Oregon is always adding great places to get together and make memories, whether it’s trendy cafes or beautiful outdoor venues. Our “Rediscovering Salem” series is my way of looking at my hometown from a tourist’s perspective. My goal is to cover both the classic Salem spots as well as new or up-and-coming places that…
It’s no longer a secret that Portland, Oregon is a cool place to live and to visit. In this post, we share the top things to see and do that we recommend to our friends and family who visit Portland. Portland has many other attractions, of course, but these are our personal favorites that we…
Updated: Summer 2019 This is part of our series, Rediscovering Salem, which shares the best local spots in my Oregon hometown. This time we’re featuring the best places to walk, run, jog, or hike within city limits. Whether you’re visiting Salem and hoping to stay active on your trip, or you’re a long-time resident looking for some…
Although often in the shadow of its bigger and “hipper” neighbor, Portland, this capitol city (and my former home town) has its share of unique and visit-worthy attractions. Salem is ideally situated just a short drive from the beach, mountains, and high desert. It is home of the Willamette (Will-AM-eht) River and shares the beautiful Willamette…
Finding cool new places with wifi where we can work is one of the perks of being digital nomads. Although we’re not coffee aficionados, we really enjoy the “change of scenery” that coffee shops provide to our work week. In bigger cities, there are great resources like workfrom.co to find new cafes, co-working spots, and other work/study-friendly environments. I don’t…
The charming town of Silverton is just a short drive from Salem, and the Oregon Garden Resort provides a peaceful place of rest in a beautiful setting. In this post, we share our experience enjoying a short staycation along with some recommendations of things to do in and around Silverton, Oregon. Why “Staycation” I’m of…