It is no secret that Portland, Oregon is a hub of conservation-minded citizens and businesses. Dubbed “the city of makers,” Portland supports the creative talents of self-made artists who upcycle and recycle the most unusual items into innovative, stylish and luxury products. When I first perused the dozens of independent shops in downtown Portland between…
When you contemplate heading out on a journey–whether it is for the week or a weekend– it is interesting what you find when you take time to search the cities, towns and counties around you. In this two-part series, I look at some Ohio locations that are often forgotten, but ones that deserve to be…
Sabaidee! Sabaidee! That is hello is Lao. I find myself waving with a friendly “sabaidee” to villagers in the countryside and locals boating along the Mekong River as I make my way to the beautiful 4000 Islands region in southern Laos. Waterfalls are everywhere. I had my arrival lunch at the majestic Tad Fane waterfall…