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Sherri’s Top 5 Things to Do in Vancouver

Posted on October 10, 2017 by

Oct. 2-6: It is not always easy to come up with only five favorites of a city. There’s always an extra handful of contenders. Though, I have cultivated a ritual that helps me sort the “that was great” from the “must do’s”. At the end of a trip, usually on my last evening, I take a few moments to meditate on each region I visited (or in this case, there was only one destination), and come up with the experiences that moved me most and I believe will leave an impression. If I am traveling with someone, we each come up with our two or three favorites. But I digress, so here goes. . . .read more…

Posted in Canada, North America, Vancouver
Tags: beaches, biking, Canada, casual food, North America, urban adventure, Vancouver

Check Out Real Vancouver Chinatown

Posted on October 10, 2017 by

Sherri

Oct 2-6: With over 40% of Vancouverites being of Asian descent, it comes as no surprise that Chinatown feels authentic and is a vibrant slice of the city. So much so, that you should check out the real Vancouver Chinatown. There is a hustle and bustle that is evident from walking through the streets of this hood, which happens to be walking distance from downtown Vancouver. Over half the occupants speak Chinese as their primary language. It is fun to wander into shops and hear people working and chatting with each other, wondering what they may be discussing.

And the shops are not limited to places that tourists would go to. There are insurance agents, doctors, real estate agents, shoe stores, you name it. In other words, Chinatown is an integrated community that serves many of the needs and services of its residents.

DIY Vancouver Bike Tours – Soaking up the Local Scene

Posted on October 10, 2017 by

Sherri

Oct 2-6: Abundant green spaces with ribbons of bike paths weaving through them. This is part of what makes Vancouver such a desirable and livable city. Miles of trails become the playground for young and old urbanites alike to explore some of the best that Vancouver has to offer. Get out on a sunny day and you will see the bike trails come to life. My DIY Vancouver Bike Tours were so much fun, they made it to my Top 5.

We were fortunate enough to have sunny days every day on my visit. And you better believe that the beaches along with Stanley Park and the Kitsilano Peninsula were beckoning. Although you could ride your bike virtually anywhere in the city, I’d like to offer a couple DIY Vancouver bike tours that will get you immersed in the local scene.read more…

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Tags: beaches, biking, Canada, casual food, chocolate shops, North America, outdoor adventure, urban adventure, Vancouver

The Oregon Country Fair

Posted on August 31, 2017 by

Sherri

Jul. 7-9: I have been going to the Oregon Country Fair since 1997, but this is the first year I am writing about it. Why? Well, for a couple reasons. Firstly, I did not start writing for pleasure until a couple years ago when I started my blog. And besides that, for 19 of the last 20 years, I lived in Eugene, the town where the Fair happens (actually fifteen miles away), so it never felt like I was traveling.

Now that I have moved to Portland and have gone to the Fair, it has become part of my summer travels. The Oregon Country Fair is a three day festival that takes place in Veneta, a rural town outside of Eugene.

There are lots of summer festivals on the West Coast, but this one is unique enough and special enough that the most commonly asked question in Oregon is, “how do you get a pass to the Fair?”
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Posted in North America, Oregon, United States
Tags: festival, North America, northwest oregon, Oregon, outdoor adventure, United States

A Day Hiking Tillamook Bay

Posted on August 31, 2017 by

Sherri

Hiking the Columbia Gorge Jul. 19: In the 20 years (to the month) that I have lived in Oregon, I have only visited the north coast one time. I know that sounds absurd, especially for someone who has been all over the state, but in short, there was always plenty to do an hour north or an hour south of Florence, which is due west from Eugene where I lived before moving to Portland.

Hiking the Columbia Gorge

Posted on August 31, 2017 by

Sherri

Hiking the Columbia Gorge Jul. 25: Two hikes in less than a week. Now this I could get used to. June seemed to come and go and I didn’t get out of town for any sort of exploration. This actually suited me just fine. I have been thoroughly enjoying exploring Portland, allowing my whims to direct me toward new discoveries. Yet I was pretty sure I didn’t want the rains to commence with my looking back and saying “you know, I didn’t get out of town the entire summer.” And so, a few weeks ago, I just committed to putting a couple dates on the calendar for day hikes and making sure nothing got in the way.

Camping in Mt Hood for the Weekend

Posted on August 31, 2017 by

Sherri

Aug 11-13: Standing proud and determined as seen from downtown Portland, is Mt Hood, 11,250 feet tall and Oregon’s tallest mountain. It is part of the volcanic Cascade Range. And the Cascades are part of what attracts many outdoorsy folks to live in Oregon.

It is not exactly a quiet place on summer weekends due to its proximity to Portland. But hey, I am glad there are a lot of us getting outside and enjoying the sights. I knew this would be a great complement to the hike I did in the nearby gorge a few weeks ago.

In addition to being a traveler and foodie, I am also an herbalist. I had a teacher who was prominent in my life for fifteen years, but she passed away four years ago. I was affected deeply by her loss and continued to study on my own, fostering my relationship and knowledge of the plants.

Rafting the Deschutes

Posted on August 31, 2017 by

Sherri

Aug. 15: For the last few years, I have been part of an annual event with some friends rafting the Deschutes River, in Central Oregon. What draws people there? Its proximity to Bend, expansive high desert scenery, and dependably hot summers all make it a very appealing destination.

The region in general is a haven for outdoor enthusiasts. Hikers, bikers, rock climbers, backpackers, kayakers, fishermen. Did I leave anything off the list? What I really love about the region is that it is also only two hours from Portland. But since it is on the east side of the Cascades, the scenery suddenly shifts from lush and green foliage to shrubby juniper and sagebrush. There are also visible basalt rock formations, a gift left behind from millions of years of lava flows.

The Great American Eclipse

Posted on August 31, 2017 by

Sherri

Aug. 21: It seems like every few months, there is some astrological thing that is happening, that is some sort of once in a lifetime event. Of if I live to see it twice, I was in diapers once and demented the other time.

They don’t all interest me, and living in Oregon – well let’s just say I accept that I won’t get to witness a lot of astrological happenings, because the sky is often overcast. Yet logic ruled that there was a good chance I would see the Great American Eclipse, which took place August 21^st.

Hiking Around Mt St Helens

Posted on August 31, 2017 by

Sherri

Aug. 25: The windows from my apartment face north and, on clear days, I am graced with seeing Mt St Helens, 70 miles away. From that distance, the mountain is not that big. Being that it has snow on it much of the year, it makes itself visible, glistening white and in the alpen glow, almost a shade of blue. It is the next tall mountain north of Mt Hood, in the Cascades. Seems like I am hitting them all this summer.

I drove up it once probably close to fifteen years ago on my way to Seattle. I recall seeing a mountain side of fallen snags, a result of the 1980 eruption, when she literally blew her top. And I have seen her many times through the years from an airplane, when I fly home from the east coast. Often, there is a thick cloud cover. But standing at 8366 feet, perhaps the top 1000 feet or so emerge above the clouds.

Sherri’s Top 5 Things to Do in Vancouver

Check Out Real Vancouver Chinatown

DIY Vancouver Bike Tours – Soaking up the Local Scene

The Oregon Country Fair

A Day Hiking Tillamook Bay

Hiking the Columbia Gorge

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Camping in Mt Hood for the Weekend

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Rafting the Deschutes

The Great American Eclipse

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Hiking Around Mt St Helens

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