I've never written about the honeymoon my wife and I took way back in 2013. But, since we can't travel right now, I want to tell the story about the time we almost missed the train to Belgium. … [Read more...] about The Time We Almost Missed the Train to Belgium
Trip Reports
Restaurant Review: Delores PDX
For our last dinner outing in Portland last year, we decided to check out Delores PDX. The specialty here is Polish food, which is something that's nearly impossible to find out here in Hawaii. … [Read more...] about Restaurant Review: Delores PDX
Review: Wailua Shave Ice Portland
I love all natural shave ice. I can't even eat the old school syrupy stuff anymore. So, while we were in Portland last year, I made it a point to finally give Wailua Shave Ice Portland a try. … [Read more...] about Review: Wailua Shave Ice Portland
Jacobsen Salt + The Grilled Cheese Grill
After paying a visit to the PSU Farmers Market and remembering that Jacobsen Salt is based in Oregon, we rushed over to their showroom to check out their full line-up of salts, honey, and seasonings. … [Read more...] about Jacobsen Salt + The Grilled Cheese Grill
Portland State University Farmers Market
On day two of our long weekend in Portland, our only full, free day during this trip, we decided to check out the Portland State University Farmers Market. After all, that's what you do in Portland, right? … [Read more...] about Portland State University Farmers Market
Sushi Sho Waikiki – The World’s Most Unique Sushi
Sushi is pervasive today. But, as you might imagine, all sushi isn't created equally. Much like pizza, you have utility-grade sushi to artisan-grade. Sushi Sho Waikiki is of the artisan variety but is SO much more. … [Read more...] about Sushi Sho Waikiki – The World’s Most Unique Sushi
Restaurant Review – Le Pigeon PDX
There's no doubt that Portland is a foodie town. And while much of that focus is on more casual fare, Portland is home to standout higher-end restaurants too. One of those is the iconic Le Pigeon. … [Read more...] about Restaurant Review – Le Pigeon PDX
Summer Flavors at Blue Star Donuts
For me, a trip to Portland is never complete without a stop at my all-time favorite donut. And, while I ordered my usual, we also got to try the summer flavors at Blue Star Donuts for the first time. … [Read more...] about Summer Flavors at Blue Star Donuts
Hotel Review: Hi-Lo Hotel, Autograph Collection
For our long weekend in Portland, I made it a point to stay in a hotel I've been wanting to check out for some time now. So, I booked us a room at the Hi-Lo Hotel, Autograph Collection, in downtown Portland. … [Read more...] about Hotel Review: Hi-Lo Hotel, Autograph Collection
Review: Alaska Air 851 SEA-HNL
Finally, the last installment of my trip report from over a century ago in April 2019, my flight home. And, as regular readers will know, I fly Alaska. This time, that flight was Alaska Air 851 SEA-HNL. … [Read more...] about Review: Alaska Air 851 SEA-HNL