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Immerse Yourself in Arte

Shereen Travels Cheap

Yes, I spelled it Arte, because we're going to Arte Museum, one of the newest immersive attractions in Las Vegas. It's very similar to Hopscotch here in Portland (and Austin), where each room has a new theme and you move through each exhibit at your own pace. While Arte Museum is not cheap, I really felt like I got my money's worth.

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Winter Activities to Escape the Cold

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Portland Night Market - Once a month, a ton of local artists descend on a big warehouse in town and sell their amazing wares: homemade jewelry, jams, clothing, art, and more. View this post on Instagram A post shared by Shereen Travels Cheap (@srayle) Nights at the museum We have a science museum that hosts an After Dark event once a month.

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5 Budget Destinations for May

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Portland, Oregon Now, I maybe be biased because I live here, but Portland really hits its stride in May, when the nicer weather starts coming in and the Rose Festival starts. If you're a city person, like me, then you'll be happy to know that it's very walkable and our public transportation is accessible.

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2024 Travel Resolutions

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We had a friend in town and visited two dining spots that we rarely get to, and today we're headed to Peacock Lane, Portland's Christmas street. He'll be at a home museum of an artist I really enjoy, where we'll be taking a tour. In July, LeakyCon is coming back to Portland, so the first weekend we'll be there.

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Planning Your Summer Travels

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Make sure to plan fun stops along the way, like to see the world’s biggest ball of yarn, ghost towns or museums. A pic from our boat tour of Portland Plan a staycation If everything just seems too far out of budget this time of year, opt to do things around your own town and take your vacation over holiday break.

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Why You Should Celebrate St. Patrick's Day In Ireland

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It works at over 40 attractions, including the two following suggestions, a visit to Dublin Castle, Dublin Museum, and the Dublin Zoo. Before you leave, make sure to stop into the visitor centre and museum to view old adverts and pick up some souvenirs. In Portland, that party can go on for many nights, depending what day St.

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Frugal Fun

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

We live in downtown Portland and there are so many festivals and events coming up on schedule. Free/discount museum day (If you are a BofA customer, check out their free museum pass program.) . Free/discount museum day (If you are a BofA customer, check out their free museum pass program.) City and county fairs.

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