Travel Guide to Portland, Oregon l The Expeditioner

In this travel video tour of Portland, Oregon, I travel to Portland, one of the most unique cities in the United States.
I started my trip off by hopping off a plane and then immediately hopping onto a bus. But not just any bus, a bus operated by Brewvana Brewery Tours, the mostly women-run craft beer brewery tour company. Portland, or know as Beervana to some, is home to 55 breweries within its borders, and is truly a beer-lover's paradise. On my tour we made stops at Rogue Ales & Spirits, Laurelwood Pubic House & Brewery, Widmer Brothers Brewery and Sidecar Bar, where I had the chance to sit down over a pint with the founder and owner of Brewvana, Ashley Rose Salvitti.
While in Portland, I stayed at the Tiny House Hotel, a hotel made up of, you guessed it, tiny houses. In the next portion of my video guide I give a tour of my "crib" to show what it's like to live and stay in a tiny house.
Then, in an effort to get a chance to experience the famed brunch scene in Portland, I stopped in at The Tin Shed Garden Cafe, located down the street from where I was staying in the New Alberta Arts District.
In the interest of learning more about food, I headed to the downtown location of the Portland Farmers Market, located in a beautiful stretch of downtown Portland. Here, I got a tour of the grounds with Mona Johnson, then had the opportunity to meet up with some of the vendors, including Matt Choi of Choi's Kimchi Company, and famed chef and artisanal pickle impresario, David Barber of Picklopolis and Bingo! Sandwiches.
In need of a little peace and serenity, I then visited the Lan Su Chinese Garden, a peaceful and beautiful oasis in an otherwise busy and hectic part of downtown.
When visiting Portland, there's no reason to spend all your time in the city, especially with so much to do outside the city limits. The next day I took a road trip with local Matthew Domingo to explore the Columbia River Gorge and the numerous trails and waterfalls just off the road you can check out.
Then, to wrap things up, we stopped in at Hood River Organic near the riverside town of Hood River, an organic orchard and farm run by East Coast ex-pat Dan Thall, who gave us a tour of his land. Once the day ended we then headed out to happy hour at Solera Brewery in the imposing shadow of Mount Hood and then into town for a dinner featuring mushroom pizza with mushrooms Dan had grown and recently delivered to the restaurant.

[@Stacky_hogin]

I live in Portland and I really didn't appreciate how great it is until I saw this.

[@koridrury5309]

Stacy Hogan I’ve always wanted to go. I live to far though in Cincinnati Ohio :( Looks like my kind of city not to big , very nice people

[@Soberglitch]

As and Oregonian I think what perfected this video is that fact that the ground is wet but it isn't raining

[@somebody64]

Made a trip to Portland last fall, fell in love and feel like I left my soul there... Can't wait to move back!

[@TheExpeditioner]

somebody64 Yes, I've heard many people say something similar!

[@BassBwoy3]

The Picklopolis man's hair is amazing.

[@aroseyglow]

I am a Portlander and I approve this video! Thank you for showing the Columbia Gorge area and NOT the cliché crap tourist traps like Voodoo Donuts or the Pearl District.

[@MysticalMastodon]

aroseyglow chill, bruh. Voodoo is legit, especially for vegans, like myself.

[@DeWin157]

Matthew Gonzales Winchell's was the joint to go to back in the day.

[@PackCorey]

I could see myself moving, pursuing a career, and getting married and starting a family in Portland, OR. It seems like the perfect city to raise a family!

[@kavmanproductions]

Pack man how did it turn out?

[@hondakid9170]

@@kavmanproductions he ended up in a tent city lol jk

[@executivelodge843]

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[@yankoo1689]

Believe me its not

[@604bushbuildingmanager8]

Thanks for the tour. I was born there & spent my first 21 years there. When I was coming up in the 50s & 60s I always wanted it to be more like the city it has become.

[@TheExpeditioner]

chuck Fulton Cool, are you going back soon?

[@mayahc]

Why does his voice remind me of kip from napoleon dynamite

[@ericbryant6097]

your mom goes to college

[@WorldAccordingToBriggs]

Great video.

[@jeffmeucci]

As a native Oregonian, your video represented the city well! Really great job!

[@TheExpeditioner]

Thanks Jeff, I can't wait to visit again soon.

[@dontpanic5182]

Agreed :)

[@dperry913MusicTracks]

TheExpeditioner Some suggestions on where to go next time: Powell's (world's largest independent bookstore), Washington Park for the beautiful city and Mt. Hood views and the International Rose Garden, Forest Park (one of the world's largest urban parks, co-designed by your own Central Park creator Olmstead), the mysterious Portland tunnel system under Old Town/Chinatown (supposedly haunted), you could try to track down Carrie Brownstein for an interview since she also writes about Portland, check out uber-trendy but tasteful 23rd and 21st avenues for some charming Portland shopping/eating. You could even buzz by Reed College---the only college Steve Jobs attended (for one semester and one calligraphy class after that, which he said influenced his inclusion of typefaces in the first Macintosh.).

[@TheExpeditioner]

Dave Perry Wow, great suggestions Dave, I can't wait to tackle those next time I'm there.

[@dperry913MusicTracks]

TheExpeditioner I hope you get a chance. I know it's a long flight out here but I'm sure you'll enjoy it when you can make it. I look forward to seeing the video!

[@BillGaffneyOregon]

A great mix of the natural and urban highlights of the Portland area. Great tour!

[@ChanelCulturalXplorer]

Really great video - makes me want to visit Portland, try the beer, stay in a small house and visit the fresh farmers market (because I LOVE to eat!)

[@TheExpeditioner]

Thanks Chanel, you need to go then for sure!

[@washboardjim]

I went to grade School in Portland , after many years i plan on moving back. thanks for your video.

[@TheExpeditioner]

Great, glad you enjoyed it James.

[@dperry913MusicTracks]

Glad you enjoyed Portland. Come back again!

[@TheExpeditioner]

Thanks will do Dave.

[@ckrahn7409]

Portland is one of our favorite cities to visit. Loved this video; folksy narrative, good camera work and background music. 2 thumbs up from Canada.

[@NattyAnn316]

Thanks for posting this. I'm going next month from the 22-25. Now I know of so many great activities to do.

[@TheExpeditioner]

+Ann Vazquez I'm glad you liked it!

[@nickiwalliser2311]

Great ideas of fun spots to hit! I'll be visiting Portland for the first time next month and this video was helpful!

[@JasonRamosNJ]

I went to Portland Two weeks ago. It was amazing! We did the Multnomah Falls trail and Canon Beach Haystack Rock aka Goonie Rock outside of Portland. In the city we went to VooDoo Doughnuts, Blue Star Doughnuts, The Saturday Market, Portlandia Statue, Coava, Barista Cafe, Bartini, Mcmenamins Kennedy School, The Food Trucks and much much more. It was a lot of fun! Thanks for your tips!

[@TheExpeditioner]

Jason David Nice, sounds like you did most of the important stops!

[@JasonRamosNJ]

Thank you for your videos! I cant wait to use them as a resource again in the near future!

[@sometinhistory650]

I live in Oregon so I can go there any time

[@dvferyance]

It's a fun place to visit but I would not want to live there.

[@americandreamrevival]

Ah I love that state!! Great video:)

[@MaximoCoolioSid]

I'm travelling to Portland in two weeks time and it has given me a fair idea what I should be doing there. Thank heaps for the video!!

[@TheExpeditioner]

MaximoCoolioSid Cool! I probably did about 1/4 of what's available though, so keep your eyes open!

[@metodex]

I probably wouldn't get away from the Multnomah Falls and that hiking trail.So green,so beautiful....

[@allie0357]

I love Portland, Oregon. Great Foodie town and lots of different beers!

[@mazhender6077]

Great video, thank you! I'm visiting Portland next month for the first time and this has given me some ideas for sure! It'll actually be my first time in the US (I'm from Australia). Very excited to visit this beautiful city. 😍

[@patrickelliottvideos]

Never tire of this town...

[@noelpastor207]

Cant wait to be in Portland on monday!! my very first roadtrip to Portland from Vancouver! its more exciting and explore the city..and watch the Blazers game of course!!☺

[@Diana-mw5ou]

Love how you presented our city! Come back soon!

[@TheExpeditioner]

Diana3369 Definitely I can't wait to get back soon.

[@libbylife7161]

I love that city ! Great people and great food! :-) Thanks for sharing!

[@Portlandapartmentfinder]

Portland is spectacular!

[@Heyadventure]

Great movies about wonderful Oregon!!

[@ibwednesday57]

Going to Portland in a couple weeks. Really enjoyed the video!!

[@Wellnourishedkitchen]

Great I love it! I miss that city!

[@computersagain]

This is a great look at Portland.

[@PollyHistor]

Living in Oregon is even more awesome than this video describes!! ^.^

[@Bluescaraab]

Now that would be awsome if all your city guides would be this long with great interviews! This city looks amazing ! Great job!

[@TheExpeditioner]

Thanks! Well, I'm hoping to start doing this longer format from here on out. There's that whole lack of time thing though . . . But I've got a few more ready to go in the next couple months.

[@Zamamassage]

Also remember to visit Zama for some relaxing spa treatments! Thank you for the video!

[@PleaseBeDumb]

That was cool. Cool video it’s really appreciated

[@joelinnyc1969]

You captured Portland and surround areas brilliantly. I live in NYC but I'm proud to say I was born and raised in Portland, Oregon.

[@TheExpeditioner]

Thanks Joel. Here's to New Yorkers who love Portland!

[@terencesommer5413]

This is my second viewing of your travel log. Brilliant. Love it.

[@TheExpeditioner]

+terence sommer Great, thanks Terence!

[@terrencefernandez3681]

+TheExpeditioner thx

[@x8MADE8x]

Loved this video!

[@potentialgrump934]

this is my absolute favourite KZbin channel. Brilliantly edited and composed videos and amazing content. I always feel as if I'm actually in the places when I watch these videos.

[@TheExpeditioner]

+potential grump Thanks, I really appreciate that!

[@claudeenonthego]

One of your best videos!

[@TheExpeditioner]

Thanks! I credit my prolific use of sweatshirts.

[@Halle855]

Love this!

[@sasayaki]

Awesome video. Some of those natural views made me want to cry.

[@TheExpeditioner]

Thanks!

[@daynater]

TheExpeditioner Did you see Mill Ends Park?

[@MrJayr72]

Nice video about Portland! I live in central Idaho not too far away from there. I was there at Multnomah falls approximately the same time last spring and they were rebuilding the foot bridge that had been taken out by a large rock, it is beautiful there!

[@artsculpture1024]

...and Portland has some unique art cars too!

[@AnneGoggansQHHT]

Nicely done. Thanks!

[@sacc8023]

"Blessed with fresh clean water" wow

[@musicisbrilliant]

Youre funny. I love this, thank you.

[@Plushteddybear69]

Great video! Gonna visit Portland in a couple days.

[@TheExpeditioner]

NIce! Know what you're going to do yet?

[@Melandjona]

Great video, we recently spend a few days here and really enjoyed our time - (found your channel recommended on one of our videos) Will be subscribing for more like this

[@glenntannehill2450]

love it!

[@capturingsummer123]

I absolutely love your videos! You NEED to send these to the Travel Channel. Jeeeeeeeeez

[@TheExpeditioner]

Thanks, I would love it if they checked them out . . .

[@Calichef1978]

I really liked your video it was real nice to see some different places than the norm. i have been to Oregon a few times and i am originally from Kentucky and after living in los angeles for 16 years i forgot what an actual green grass looked like or lush forests but then i passed into Eugene and i could smell the pine trees!! later on i found myself passing through Oregon again and i realized how much Oregon reminded me of Ky. i recently applied through my current job for a position open as a chef de cuisine in portland so i am super excited to find out if i will be calling Portland my new home???!!! thanks again for the video and look forward to seeing more!

[@TheExpeditioner]

Nice, well if you're into food, Portland is definitely the place for you! I also did love the amount of green nearby and the ability to drive and get there quickly form the city. You're going to really love it there.

[@PTownConcealed]

Love your vid man, I was born and raised in Portland and still live here. I absolutely LOVE living in Portland. I'm all about Northwest Pride!!!! Portland is awesome and has something for everyone. We do have a couple bad parts of town though that are getting worse, but what city doesn't.

[@TheExpeditioner]

+PTownConcealed Great, glad you liked it!

[@TomPark1986]

Looks like a cool city.

[@MallenCraft]

I feel so lucky to live there.

[@marinamccaney425]

You had me at Brewvana, and then again at Picklopolis.

[@TheExpeditioner]

Haha, love them both.

[@chasegentry54]

Possibly moving here next month to expand my opportunities with my art career. I've heard this place is incredibly friendly for an independent artist to live in.

[@TekandMe]

Great video! I have been thinking about moving out there and this was helpful.

[@TheExpeditioner]

Great, I'm glad it helped. Good on the (potential) move.

[@samuelandaudrey]

I'm dying to take a road trip out west and Portland really does seem to live up to the hype. I enjoyed the longer format and the interviews were a really cool feature.

[@TheExpeditioner]

Sammy, you and Audrey would really love it there. I kind of get the sense you guys like trying and eating good food . . . And thanks, yeah, kind of mixing around the format a bit. I think I like this approach a little better than splitting things up into smaller segments.

[@aaronhibbs9633]

If you're gonna come here you better have an exit strategy! Haha everyone stays and Portland's filling up!

[@TheExpeditioner]

Aaron Hibbs Ha, yeah I've heard that. I somehow managed to get out (but not sure for how long).

[@naiablasio3686]

Reading all of the comments make me so proud I live in Portland!! ❤️

[@TheExpeditioner]

That's great Naia, glad to hear that!

[@kristinawashington1773]

Beautiful video.

[@BenoitBibaudBrzoza]

Your voice is like the one of The Verge's This Is My Next. Very easy to listen to.

[@gracejohanson4581]

I live their absolutely amazing

[@JDiaz-fb9hs]

Is this guy's voice for real?!

[@GermaninLA]

What are you talking about? lol Normal voice.

[@MikearoniGrill]

Very informative and fun video! Thank you very much for posting. Comparing Pacific Northwest cities / states, thinking of moving out there. So much variety! I'm out in Florida now, tired of sweaty swamps haha.

[@beautruex7012]

Really like you video, Mr. David

[@TheExpeditioner]

Beau Truex Thanks! But actually, David is the pickle man.

[@beautruex7012]

TheExpeditioner oh sorry.. About that lol. Man I just had the craziest dream of traveling specifically to San fran, and well it inspired me to search for videos about San Francisco and I found yours! Keep up the good work, I wish you well and hope to see more new exciting video. God Bless in Jesus' name.

[@ikshields]

LUVED Picklopolis Man's hair! "We can pickle that!" :D

[@angelicaporter7436]

Great video

[@JasonRamosNJ]

This is my dream vacation!

[@TheExpeditioner]

Nice! So what do you think you'll go?

[@JasonRamosNJ]

I am going to go soon. I have a friend that moved out that way. I am super excited about the Tiny Home to stay or Airbnb. I am so excited for all the amazing beer. I will skip voodoo doughnuts no worries! I am also excited about the park you drove to 30mins outside Portland. Its going to be an amazing trip! It reminded me a lot of Amsterdam (bike friendly, slower pace, coffee, beer, outdoor active community)

[@TheExpeditioner]

Jason David That's great. I really missed the hiking there as well, so that will be a great addition.

[@JasonRamosNJ]

Most looking forward to the clean air and the outdoors. Second trip will be in April and that has to be a warm weather spot. I will check out more of your trips.

[@andreyRED6969]

i was born in portland, i haved lived here for 15 years and yes. there is lots of beer, and we respect the drinking law for the most part

[@andreyRED6969]

+andrey krasny and pot lol im so used to it i almost forgot about it

[@andreyRED6969]

+andrey krasny dont move here plz on offence

[@ericandreeatingachickenwin2140]

Thanks for doing this, this is my dream home.

[@TheExpeditioner]

Portland or the Mini-House Hotel?

[@ericandreeatingachickenwin2140]

TheExpeditioner Portland lol, this is my ideal city to live in I meant.

[@maaboo7379]

Peter Parker What's stopping you?

[@ericandreeatingachickenwin2140]

***** Well I just started college, I have a job but I can't support myself on my own. In a few years when i'm making serious money, I wanna save up and spend a week or 2 in Portland, see if the move is worth it.

[@cfgillis2]

Well done!

[@TheExpeditioner]

Charles Gillis Thanks Charles!

[@nevertrustanatom1486]

So far, my favorite US city I've ever visited is Boston. Were going toPortland for spring break this year to see it since I've heard so much.

[@terencesommer5413]

+NeverTrustAnAtom I love Boston too.

[@skylers_a_bum]

I live in Portland and I gotta say, it takes a life time to expireance the everything in oregon, Portland is not just a city, but its part of Oregon. I highly suggest visiting mt hood or the Oregon coast, both are maybe 4 hours from portland but if you are there for all of spring break then its a must see. also visit the zoo just outside of Portland. gotta be one of my favorite places in the city. like I said there is so much to do in Oregon its impossible to do it all so pick wisely ;D

[@MeganSnedden]

Yey! Thanks for the tips!! I'm headed to Portland next week for the first time, whoop. x

[@madi3914]

I'm going to Oregon for college!!!! I want to move there so badly.

[@TheExpeditioner]

+Patrick Star Nice, you're going to have fun.

[@dakotahenson2704]

Me too! I'm super excited.

[@whimsical2223]

Ive lived in portland all my life, portland is becomung overpopulated, houses are hard to find prices are raised. Also the culture is based around friendly interactions and people caring about the everioment (Not just eco, being aware of other people.) Also we have good schools search Trillium charter school

[@damienjombek4207]

I love Powell Bookstore!!

[@TheExpeditioner]

That place is epic. I love the Strand here in New York, but Powell's is great in its own right.

[@MrMrMaran]

My view of Oregon before this video: Hipsters Hippies Ufos lumberjacks The simpsons

[@DSxGamingClan]

The hipsters part you got right but mostly out of the big city's it js all small town and back roads and I live 60 miles away from Portland and a lot of the attractions are I the coast and back roads!

[@DSxGamingClan]

The hipsters part you got right but mostly out of the big city's it js all small town and back roads and I live 60 miles away from Portland and a lot of the attractions are I the coast and back roads!

[@gamerlady1860]

MrMrMaran there are now protesters downtown on a regular basis.. Hordes of homelss people who follow you askimg for money or trying to get you to an atm and wont go away until you yell at them to fuck off.. I dont go to portland anymore.

[@devondevon2454]

I want to go home!

[@PortlandGirl-mm9jv]

I am from Portland but living in the UK.. Man, I wanna go home.

[@TheExpeditioner]

PortlandGirl1997 Ha, well both have their attributes, right?

[@PortlandGirl-mm9jv]

Yep lol.

[@cleofayesvy100]

wow this is so awesome! im planning on going on day trip to portland from seattle. I don't know if I'll have time to recover from a brewery tour so which two breweries would you recommend on visiting? I think i'll be visiting Rogue Ales for sure.

[@TheExpeditioner]

Cool, I can't believe you haven't gone already -- so close! Regarding breweries, I only went to the ones shown, but there are literally dozens to choose for. In all seriousness, the best option would be to hitch a ride with Brewvana because they'll drive you around, food is included, they have special access and you get lots of information from the guides.

[@tommedlock6331]

Great video! I want to do what you do.

[@StabileMatt]

tom medlock Thanks, pick up a camera and go!

[@Roy_Al_Blak202]

what's the song round the 6 minute mark?

[@blitznsc2830]

your so lucky. id love to visit portland one day. sadly i dont think i can ever afford the trip:'-(

[@TheZachh]

Go to Madison, WI next!

[@calvtol]

whats that music at 4:17? Great vid by the way, I'm moving to Portland this time next year.

[@TheExpeditioner]

+calvtol Cool, should be fun. The music tracks are listed in the credits.

[@omarj7985]

Spokane WA is the great place to live very clean awesome people always green my wife she's asked me to move to Portland we will ahead to Portland next summer we will see the deference

[@kevinmsft]

You need to travel more lol.

[@zachspringer5397]

I'm going to Portland tomarrow

[@jameswiggins9180]

RIP Matt Choi. Miss you brother... 😥

[@tim.bogdanov]

might be wrong but do you not include a shot of pioneer square?

[@TheExpeditioner]

Nope, I didn't.

[@jaenibrown3774]

I’m taking my mom on a vacation to Portland in April . Is it gonna be cold? You guys are wearing jackets in June ?

[@gracelynn3328]

I miss living there :-(

[@joshuasmith720]

Man, I sure would have to hate to eat brunch before 8am :(

[@BloodofaScholar]

What is that song playing at the tiny house hotel?

[@TheExpeditioner]

Sure, all the songs are listed at the end.

[@heddecelsoriano5589]

I don't know anyone there I was hoping to find a tour guide. Going there in a few weeks. Will you be able to provide some info of your tour guy?

[@marcusthomas2010]

background song at around 2:25 ???? please help!

[@TheExpeditioner]

Marcus Thomas All the songs are listed at the end!

[@saintdiego2473]

When is the best season or month to travel to Portland, Oregon?

[@totanpotato]

Depends on what you like. Sunny weather but not to hot? Then come in May and June. Rainy fresh weather? Then in March or April. Probably the best times.

[@saintdiego2473]

Thanks.

[@kewlguitar1]

whats the song at 4:01?????!!

[@terrencefernandez3681]

hey I saw the Alberta theater in the beginning of the video. I love the Alberta street but it's nothing compared to Hawthorne street except there's more art

[@danaraify]

Portland seems to be friendly city, I'd like to visit it..but is there always sunless and dull weather?

[@SurprizE98]

When I was there for 3 days,it was pretty hot. Well,that was during summer vacation though

[@danaraify]

thank u for information! so i guess it is better to go there buring the summer time or even spring