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We get it: as great as Portland is—with its bars and restaurants, date spots, and nightlife—sometimes you need to leave town for a bit, even if it’s only for a day or a weekend.

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San Francisco

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Travel

Explore adventure guides and design a custom itinerary for the destination of your choice in and around the city.

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Wintertime in California is perhaps the Golden State’s most magical season.

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Nation

Glacier Express

Riding a train billed as “the world’s slowest express train” might initially sound like a drawback or at least confusing—until you realize that it’s one of the world’s most scenic train rides too.

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Houston

Find the best spots daily to eat and drink in hipster neighborhoods. Hit the roof, drink a beer and eat delicious at top-tier restaurants. Plan your nightlife adventure with maps and reviews of unknown micro-brews, rooftop parties, and independent drink.

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Though Houston’s divine culinary scene isn’t exactly known for Italian cuisine, there’s plenty of restaurants fighting that reputation, one savory red sauce classic at a time.

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Miami

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So it seems we’ve had one or two new people decide that the Sunshine State was an ideal place to live in recent years.

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Chicago

Enjoy Illinois

I know we all thought we’d be throwing our masks into a massive bonfire this winter, but the sad truth is that we've got a ways to go before that happens.

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Boston

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When the weather hits freezing, very few things could draw Bostonians out of their cozy apartments.

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New York

With the Omicron variant surging and temperatures dropping, restaurants are once again pulling their heaters out of storage for all-season al fresco dining.

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Atlanta

For whatever reason, Atlanta has a reputation for little things, from neighborhoods like Little 5 Points or Lil’ Mexico to those peculiar tiny doors sprinkled throughout the city to local rappers like Lil Jon, Lil Yachty, and Lil Baby.

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Washington DC

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In honor of the late comedic legend, Betty White, DC’s Zenith Gallery is hosting “Betty White Unites!,” a new exhibit that celebrates the life and legacy of the beloved actress.

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Veg Table

Eat clean with these vegan- and vegetarian-friendly recipes, and discover the top-rated plant-based food and drink spaces.

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Shopping

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There’s a certain satisfaction that comes along with addressing the elements clad with just the right equipment.

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