The completely renovated Westin Hotel in downtown Portland enjoys one of the best locations the city has to offer. Steps from city favorites such as Powell's Books, Pioneer Courthouse Square and the Portland Art Museum, the hotel is also easy walking distance from the Pearl District and the city’s best dining, shopping, and entertainment.

Culture Worthy of Your Calendar: Artists – Start Your Engines
By Josh Garrick

Gisela! or: The curious and memorable ways of luck
A musical theatre piece by Hans Werner Henze, Christian Lehnert and Michael Kerstan

World premiere

On September 14th, I’ll be hosting Meet Plan Go in Toronto. Joining me are Journeywoman, thePlanetD and other long term travel enthusiasts. Please read to the end for details.

This story is about why I am so keen to host the event.

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How does one balance the importance of living in the present with the need to prepare for the future?

Some people don’t contemplate this issue. They simply do what comes naturally – sometimes suffering the consequences of favoring one over the other.

Culture Worthy of Your Calendar: The ‘Start’ of Orlando’s Cultural Season
By Josh Garrick

Red Brick Road, Lijiang China

When you were a child did you go to the library and get stickers on a construction paper rocket ship or covered wagon in the summer?

I love hot dogs. We always search out great hot dog joints whenever we travel - there's such a variety that I never get bored!