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Six Places To Cool Off Near Portland, Oregon (and Four Not To)

Finding a good swimming hole on a river near Portland is like knowing where to pick chanterelle mushrooms: find your own and share it with only a few of your favorite people. Unfortunately, if you read about it on the internet, there’s a good chance you won’t be able to park – let alone findContinueContinue reading “Six Places To Cool Off Near Portland, Oregon (and Four Not To)”

Spending a Rainy Day in Oberammergau

Weather in the Alps can be unpredictable, and even in the height of summer rain isn’t that uncommon. So you thought you’d be hiking and visiting lakes, and now what? Here are a few things in and around Oberammergau that can be enjoyed even on a rainy day. The Partnachklamm (Partnach Gorge) If you wereContinueContinue reading “Spending a Rainy Day in Oberammergau”

Visiting Oberammergau for the Passion Play

The Oberammergau Passion Play tradition started in 1633 – almost 400 years ago! – and typically takes place every ten years (1990, 2000, 2010…) in fulfilment of a promise made by Oberammergau’s villagers to perform the play as long as there were no additional plague deaths. The 42nd Oberammergau Passion Play was postponed from 2020ContinueContinue reading “Visiting Oberammergau for the Passion Play”

Tips for a Quick Trip to Seattle

If you’re planning a trip to Seattle, you likely already have two things on your list: Pike Place Market and the Space Needle. In my opinion, the Pike Place is worth seeing, whereas the Space Needle is best appreciated from further away. Enter the belly of Pike Place, don’t just stay on the surface. YouContinueContinue reading “Tips for a Quick Trip to Seattle”