Things to Do in Oregon

The Best of Oregon, USA

In no particular order: OR has 361 State Parks. On our last visit, only one of the many we visited charged a fee, $5 for admission to an historic mansion. Many (80) of the state parks are along the...

Wine Tasting Willamette Valley Oregon

The Willamette Valley is in Oregon, running from The Columbia River in Portland south through Salem. It contains more than 19,000 acres of vineyards and more than 500 wineries. We visited...

River House Motel, Bend, Oregon

When we revisit a place, we rarely stay multiple times in a motel or hotel despite putting a lot of pre-trip planning into selecting our lodging because we almost always end a visit by thinking...

Bend or Bust

Adventures in healthcare gave way to a trip to Oregon. Two weeks ago, the thought of josh getting on a plane was unthinkable. An ER visit followed by a spinal injection had him feeling spry one week...

15 Unusual Things to Do in Hanoi (Local Gems Guide) in 2026

Most travelers arrive in Hanoi and make a beeline for the same checklist: the Old Quarter, Hoan Kiem Lake, a water puppet show, maybe a bowl of pho. And don't get me wrong, those things are...

What Not to Do in Vietnam: 13 Things to Avoid

Vietnam is a country rich in culture, the people are friendly, and it is also a great place to travel. However, if this is your first visit to Vietnam, knowing a few basics beforehand will help you...