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1. Portland International Airport
Last few times I've been through the airport there have been long security lines and way too few TSA people working.
Still the best airport around, but I don't like having to arrive extra early for security when there are 3 to 4 scanner stations per…More »
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2/9/2009
This has to be one of the best airports in the world.
Clean, spacious, well-kept, local stores and… Read more »
2. Amtrak
Portland, OR 97209
(503) 273-4871
Category:
Transportation
Neighbourhood: Old Town - Chinatown
Amtrak and I go way back. Back to the days when I was carless and living in Eugene, a broke college student whose only two forms of transportation were an old two-sizes-too-small mountain bike and a worn-out pair of Nikes. In a small town like the…More »
3. Trimet Bus, Max & Portland Streetcar
Portland, OR 97202
(503) 238-7433
Category:
Public Transportation
Neighbourhoods: Southeast Portland, Brooklyn
Prices have gone up. But I don't care. I still think Trimet does a great job at getting Portlanders around the city. The MAX rules. And $5 for an all day pass is really not that steep.
But this update is really an ode to my driver on the 72 last…More »
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7/25/2007
10 Reasons Why I love Portland Transit:
1. You can get from the airport to downtown in 30 minutes for… Read more »
4. Washington State Ferries
Seattle, WA 98121
(206) 464-6400
Category:
Public Transportation
Neighbourhood: Belltown
Almost always on time, almost always afloat, almost always get me there. And best of all, heading Eastbound costs me nothing.
How could I not love the WSF system?
I have been riding the ferries since I was a lil'un. They've always been a blast. From…More »
5. MUNI - 14 Mission
3
utilitarian
stars.
The 14 is one hell of a bus. All you really need to know about this bus can be learned by checking out its route. It runs through the Mission. And let's just say that... well... it's not clean.
In fact, I would be surprised if, in…More »
6. MUNI
San Francisco, CA 94103
(415) 701-4500
Category:
Public Transportation
Neighbourhood: SOMA
Not being a native, I've only ridden MUNI on occasion, and have found it generally to be a very useful transit service. The only real inside tip I can offer is this:
If you've got a big, drunk group of people that just got done with an insane amount…More »
7. San Francisco International Airport
I am forever spoiled by my little local PDX. The free wifi, the cleanliness, the quick security, the local food and beer options, the... the... the everything!
As I sit here in purgatory waiting for indefinitely delayed flights (purportedly due to…More »
8. Laurelwood Brewing Co
Awwww YEAYAH!
I used to hate being in airports SO MUCH. Well, I liked being in them because it meant I was going somewhere cool or coming home, but I hated existing in them... waiting, and waiting, with bad, over-priced, mass produced catered food (or…More »
9. Union Station
Portland, OR 97209
(503) 273-4865
Category:
Train Stations
Neighbourhood: Old Town - Chinatown
Portland's Union Station is awesome. A bona fide historic landmark that's still very much in tact, and a still-functioning access to some of the more modern trains we have running in the US right now (Cascades), it's a classy, old-school way to get…More »
10. Fremont Bridge
Portland, OR 97227
(503) 945-7942
Category:
Landmarks & Historical Buildings
Neighbourhoods: Eliot, Overlook
Fremont Bridge is literally one of Portland's biggest landmarks. It's the big, arched, white bridge that spans the Willamette River and connects I-5 to I-405 on the north end of town. It has 2 giant flags up at the top of the arch, and can be seen…More »
11. Ellis-O'Farrell Garage
San Francisco, CA 94110
(415) 986-4800
Category:
Parking
Neighbourhood: Union Square
Let's see.
Parking at Westin St. Francis - $55/night (after all the associated taxes and what-not, but NOT including valet fees).
Parking 1 block over at Ellis-O'Farrell Garage - $29/night.
This one is pretty easy.
The downsides? No in-and-out…More »
12. Interstate Bridge
Portland, OR 97217
Category:
Landmarks & Historical Buildings
Neighbourhoods: North Portland, Overlook
Oh the Interstate Bridge. The bane of existence for many a Vancouver-dwelling commuter. A structure that, while serving it's purpose of getting cars across the mighty Columbia from Oregon to Washington and vice-versa, is at the same time a maddening…More »
13. Burnaby Cariboo RV Park and Campground Vancouver
Oh, the Burnaby Cariboo RV Park... or as we came to affectionately call it, our Burnaboo.
I had the pleasure of camping out here for 4 nights during the Olympics in an RV rented onsite from Fraserway. We didn't spend a whole ton of time at the park…More »
14. Phoenix Sky Harbor International Airport
"America's friendliest airport"?
Really?
I disagree. I didn't particularly notice anyone being overly nice or particularly friendly to anyone else here.
What I did notice is that they have the same selection of mediocre, overpriced "we have a captive…More »
15. US Airways
What's worse than spending 2.5 hours laid over in Phoenix Sky Harbor Airport en route from SAN to PDX?
Arriving at gate A25, walking all the way to scheduled gate B10, hanging out in a bar nearby to wait out the 2.5 hour layover, Paying over $8 per…More »
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2/28/2010
In order to keep this civil, I'm going to just write a list, because left to open narrative, who… Read more »
16. San Diego International Airport
Clean? Fairly quiet? Well-kept? Friendly people? Free, blazing fast wifi? Nice, well-lit corridors and terminals? Wide open windows on both sides of the terminal letting in a ton of natural light? Local art on the walls?
Checkity check check check.
…More »
17. Pacific Highway Port of Entry
What can I say? The not-so-secret "truck route" crossing spot will usually save you a grip of time over Peace Arch, but with the shorter line comes some "no frills" industrial-style service.
My most recent crossing took place here, and fortunately,…More »
18. United States Customs
Why is it every time I cross through Peace Arch I get hassled, and every time I cross at Blaine, it's a breeze? I gotta start going with my better judgment and just hit Blaine every time.
Once when I was a kid my mom took us on a road trip to Alaska…More »
19. SE Main St. Max Station
Portland, OR 97216
(503) 238-7433
Category:
Public Transportation
Neighbourhood: Hazelwood
The MAX Green Line runs to within 1 mile of my house now, and while I wouldn't mind having it a little closer, far be it from me to complain. Living in the ghetto has it's down sides... what can I say?
This is the closest stop to my house, and the…More »
20. Department of Motor Vehicles
Portland, OR 97266
(503) 299-9999
Category:
Departments of Motor Vehicles
Neighbourhoods: Lents, Southeast Portland
Oh the HUMANITY!
Yeah, that's what this is. A mass of unwashed humanity. If you ever want to experience the true America, go to a DMV.
Why?
Everyone needs a driver's license, so the average crowd at the DMV on any given day ranges from old to young,…More »
21. Carwash Washman
Portland, OR 97255
(503) 255-9111
Category:
Car Wash
Neighbourhoods: Northeast Portland, Montavilla
Wait, what? An update review for a car wash, you say?
Well I discovered for myself today (actually I didn't, Hilary B told me about it), that Carwash Washman has a hidden deal. The deal I was oh so complaining about them not having in my last review.…More »
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3/10/2009
"You might not ever get rich
but let me tell ya it's better than digging a ditch
There ain't no… Read more »
22. Max Station
Portland, OR 97209
Category:
Public Transportation
Neighbourhood: Old Town - Chinatown
This is your average MAX platform in Old Town. During the day, it's relatively quiet, except for the homeless that seem to heavily populate the area. At night, it's quite a scene.
As I stood on this platform last night waiting for the Green Line…More »
23. Denver International Airport
It had been years since I was last routed through Denver when I recently set foot in the Frontier terminal of this overgrown Rocky Mountain airline hub, and after spending a few hours there, I was thankful for that length of gap. They say absence…More »
24. City Center Parking
Portland, OR 97204
(503) 221-3412
Category:
Parking
Neighbourhoods: Southwest Portland, Downtown
This parking lot is totally convenient to the waterfront and downtown areas, it's clean and fairly visible (good for keeping down on crime), and located right next to a couple of convenient arterials and the Morrison Bridge.
I mean really, how do you…More »
25. McCarran International Airport
Las Vegas, NV 89119
(702) 261-5211
Category:
Airports
Neighbourhood: Southeast
It's flashy, just like Vegas. They have slots in the airport (the tightest slots in the land, from what I hear) and the usual spate of chain eateries and Starbux. It smells like cigarettes, anticipation and desperation in here.
I'm so spoiled by PDX.…More »
26. auditorium garage
Portland, OR 97201
(503) 223-4777
Category:
Parking
Neighbourhoods: Southwest Portland, Downtown
$5 an hour? Are you fucking serious?
This is way, way, way, way, way overpriced for the Portland market. They can probably get away with it since it's right near Keller.
Yeah, it's convenient, but there's plenty of much less expensive parking right…More »
27. 24th & Mission BART Station
I love this BART stop for one reason and one reason alone: It drops me off across the street from my favorite burrito in The City. This guarantees that every (and I emphasize EVERY) time I am in SF I utilize this BART stop. It's dirty, but the…More »
28. Hawaiian Airlines
Portland, OR 97218
(503) 282-3790
Category:
Airlines
Neighbourhood: Northeast Portland
Hawaiian's service is far and above any other airline flying to Hawaii, as far as Coach class goes. Friendly crew, nicer cabin, and the aloha vibe complete the experience.
While it may cost $50-100 more per ticket, it's generally worth it. If it's…More »
29. Honolulu International Airport
It's hard to rate the arrival portal into paradise anything less than 5 stars, but really, it's the island that gets the stars, the airport itself could use a little help.
What the Honolulu airport does have going for it is size - it's not massive…More »
30. Dallas/Fort Worth International Airport
DFW has really cleaned itself up. As an in-transit hub, this airport does the trick. Plenty of amenities, upgraded seating areas, lots of shops and things to do while waiting. Good, and getting modern.
There are some down sides to this airport that…More »
31. American Airlines Admirals Club
Whoa, this club lounge is huge! It's not nearly as flashy as the Cathay Pacific Business Class lounge in HK, or some of the other world-class lounges I have been to, but for what I've seen inside America, it's pretty awesome.
The huge, sprawling…More »
32. Miami International Airport
MIA has its good and its bad. It might be easiest to just do a list on this one (which I usually consider a review cop-out, since it saves you from having to come up with prose to string your thoughts together, but whatever, it was a long weekend...…More »
33. American Airlines
Relative to other major airlines, American is... well... pretty much the same. Small seats, cattle-call loading and unloading, hidden fees, bag check fees (domestic), food for purchase only on the plane, etc, etc. While some airlines might let you…More »
34. Gate E-6 - Portland International Airport
Did you know that there's a gate hidden down on the ground floor at the end of the e-terminal in Portland International Airport? Until today I didn't. I guess because I fly Alaska for short distance flights, I had no idea. But yes, down in the bowels…More »
35. United Airlines
Portland, OR 97218
(800) 864-8331
Category:
Airlines
Neighbourhood: Northeast Portland
Compared to other airlines, United is A-OK. Not as good (IMHO) as Alaska Airlines, but in the world of airlines based out of, and operating from, the United States, United fits right in the middle of the pack. Decent prices, okay service, same…More »
36. Edmonton International Airport
Far from the city center, with no public transit to speak of, this airport is out standing in its field. Literally. But definitely not outstanding in its field. Why?
No free wifi.
Oh, the signs say "free wifi" but I shouldn't have to be the one to…More »
37. AirTrain
San Francisco, CA 94128
(650) 821-8211
Categories:
Public Transportation,
Airport Shuttles,
Airports
This thing beats the heck out of AirBART in Oaktown. Seriously. It's free, it's mechanized, and it's quick enough. Plus it's clean.
The automated reminder to put luggage brakes on is annoying, but I guess so are people that don't pay attention to…More »
38. John Wayne Airport
I have been flying in and out of this airport for well over 25 years, and it has always been a great airport. Nice and small, easy to get in and out of, fancy (marble and all), short lines, easy parking, etc. All of the things that make an airport…More »
39. Bainbridge Island Terminal
If you're coming or going on the Bainbridge ferry you'll pass through Bainbridge Terminal at some point. It's the western port of call for this WSF route and one I happen to use quite often. Compared to the large, well-appointed Seattle Terminal,…More »
40. Calgary International Airport
YYC is a pretty decent airport for its size. There are okay amenities, it's clean, the folks are fairly nice, and did I mention it's clean? And flying out on a weekday afternoon everything is nice and mellow. But there are a few gripes I have with…More »
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