I heard it straight from a Portland native’s mouth: everything seen on Portlandia is true. Slightly exaggerated at times, but most certainly true. I’ve long heard rumors about this quirky coastal city but didn’t quite know the extent of it.
Fact: Portland’s biggest tourist attraction used to be Powell’s City of Books - a bookstore that takes up an entire city block and climbs 5 stories. Also fact: Portland’s current biggest tourist attraction is a doughnut shop. Yes, you heard me. Voodoo Doughnuts takes (and quite literally makes) the cake.
Powell's City of Books (Haley Rowell)
While Portland has its quirky charms, it also has its historical charms and it was to those that I was drawn. Following a night’s stay in the Rose Hotel, our first scheduled activity was a guided bus tour of Portland. Our guide took us first to the International Test Rose Garden for lunch, up several windy (and questionable) roads for a bus our size to the Pittock Mansion, through historic neighborhoods and along the river. As we traveled we were told stories about Portland’s founding and expectations for its future - both equally interesting.
Very well ececuted. Hily recomended. Great experiance
Nancy Kaierle
2 days ago
Belize adventures
I've worked with Adventure Life before in planning trips and appreciate the quality of trips they put together. They use knowledgeable local guides, comfortable lodgings, and assist with transportation. I find trip planning stressful, so am happy to turn it over to them. They work within our parameters of time, budget, activity level, and types of activities to give us great experiences!
Kaesa Footracer
2 days ago
I was reading and it was a good story I need to recommend it
Delilah DeLee
4 days ago
We have been working with Adventure Life for 5 years now and it is very easy to plan out our trips. Our holidays include customization of activities and side trips along with the standard packages available on the Adventure Life website. Kevin, Jess, Mary Rose and their teams have many recommendations that have enhanced our travel.
Joe
1 week ago
We went to the Patagonia on the Chile side and Perito Moreno in El Calafate, Argentina. Eric of San Diego handled our trip with expertise. The preparation went smoothly, despite some changes on our part with scheduling conflicts. He offered great advice which made us feel at ease with all decisions on the trip. It was truly a great experience.
