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Portland – Rain, Food & Forests

Welcome to the first chapter of Viilog Travel. We spent 7 days embracing the Pacific Northwest rain, hunting down the best donuts, and exploring the lush greenery from the city to the coast.

🗺️ The Route​

We tracked our movement across the city, into the Gorge, and out to Cannon Beach.

📍 Locations Visited​

Here is the complete breakdown of every spot featured in the vlog.

🍩 Food & Coffee​

  • Voodoo Doughnuts – The classic pink box tourist stop.
  • Blue Star Donuts – For the brioche lovers.
  • Portland Ca Phe – Incredible Vietnamese Robusta beans.
  • Salt & Straw Ice Cream – Unique flavors you can't find elsewhere.
  • Cartopia Food Cart Pod – Late night street food vibes.
  • Lardo Sandwiches – Heavy, delicious sandwiches.
  • Khao Niew Lao Street Food – Authentic Lao flavors.
  • Nong’s Khao Man Gai – World-famous chicken and rice.

🏙️ City Landmarks​

  • Portland International Airport – Check out the Wooden Atrium.
  • Powell’s City of Books – Getting lost in the aisles.
  • Keep Portland Weird Mural – Located in Old Town.
  • White Stag Sign – Tom McCall Waterfront Park.
  • Portland Aerial Tram & OHSU – Best view of the city skyline.
  • Mills End Park – The smallest park in the world.
  • The Grotto – A peaceful sanctuary in the city.
  • Portland Art Museum
  • Muji – Japanese minimal shopping.

🌲 Nature & Views​

  • Multnomah Falls – The crown jewel of the Gorge.
  • Columbia River Gorge Vista House – Windy but worth it.
  • Haystack Rock at Cannon Beach – Goonies never say die!
  • Portland Japanese Garden – Includes the Gift Shop & Umami Café.
  • International Rose Test Garden
  • Rocky Butte Natural Area – Views of Mount Hood.
Travel Tip

If you are visiting Multnomah Falls, try to go early in the morning (before 9 AM) to avoid the tour bus crowds and get that perfect cinematic shot without people in the frame.