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6 Places to Escape the Crowds in Paris

May 24, 2018 Sarah Rae

6 Places to Escape the Crowds in Paris

I just got back from a whirlwind spring break trip to Paris!  My friend and I packed in a lot of the major sites during the six days we were there plus found some (almost hidden) gems.  Despite the rainy and cold weather, the tourists were still out in force. I was surprised how … [Read more...]

France, Travels Abroad Backpacking abroad, Europe, France, Paris, Travel Tips

What I Read and Watched in April

May 8, 2018 Sarah Rae

Each month I share my impressions of the movies and watch and books I read (or listen too.)  Unless otherwise noted, I listen to an audiobook version of the books I review. This post will eventually contain affiliate links.  All reviews are my own. Films Goodbye Christopher … [Read more...]

Read and Watched favorite books, favorite movies

Why Yachats Should Be Your Next Coast Getaway

May 1, 2018 Sarah Rae

Why Yachats Should Be Your Next Coast Getaway

Yachats…….how do you even pronounce it? I passed up Yachats for many years.  It was too far south to make a day trip from Portland reasonable and it didn't seem that interesting.  Several years ago I was invited to perform at a Celtic festival in Yachats and ever since then … [Read more...]

Oregon NW favorites, Oregon coast, weekender

My Four Favorite Portland Coffee Shops

April 5, 2018 Sarah Rae

My Four Favorite Portland Coffee Shops

1. Cathedral Coffee Cathedral Coffee just might be my favorite. Sipping my go-to drink, a plain latte, I find a smooth, rich coffee flavor that blends excellently with the sweet creaminess of milk and leaves a pleasing aftertaste.  As their website says “Cathedral is a … [Read more...]

Portland coffee, Portland, Portland favorites

Cathedral Park

April 5, 2018 Sarah Rae

Cathedral Park

Cathedral Park is located underneath the St. John’s bridge, the most northern of the Portland bridges over the Willamette.  Now, a park under a bridge doesn’t sound very inviting. But wait until you see the St. John’s Bridge! Once the longest suspension bridge in the west, the … [Read more...]

Portland favorite parks, free things to do, Portland, Portland favorites

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