Portland is divided into 5 neighbourhoods or quadrants (yes, QUADrants), each with its own personality. The food scene is huge, especially the food carts and food parks all around the city. Getting around by car is convenient, but biking, transit or walking in the downtown core are other options as well. Whether you spend a weekend in Portland or explore the rest of the beautiful Oregon coast, there should be something for just about everyone.

What to eat

First stop: The famous Nong's Khao Man Gai

Hainanese chicken rice (really, any variation of this) is of my favourite dishes.

Breakfast at The Egg Carton

Grab a cup of Portland coffee from Stumptown Coffee

Hillsdale Food Park

Grab some donuts and coffee at Blue Star Donuts.

Where to Shop

Visit Notary Ceramics to pick up some beautiful, handmade ceramics.

What to see

Whether you love flowers or not, the International Rose Test Garden is a garden with hundreds of types of roses. You can find a quiet spot to read or to enjoy the

Mount Tabor is a mountain and park within the city. It’s great for running, hiking, picnics or seeing the city from afar.

Lost Lake, Mount Hood National Forest at sunset