Portland

Seattle and Portland have long traded jibes on the quality of their brew pubs and the hipster rating of their music scenes, but the biggest rivalry is now between their football teams.

From hundreds of antique vacuum cleaners to a 24-hour Elvis-themed art installation, these hidden exhibitions prove that the city is a haven for the weird and wonderful.

While Oregon has long been known for its outdoor endeavours, Portland has grown into an explorer’s playground, with a number of al fresco activities inside the city limits.

On your next trip, forgo a passport stamp for a postmark from these one-of-a-kind US institutions, including a one-woman show in Florida and a coconut delivery service in Hawaii.

From Munich to Taipei, these five cities are known for having efficient, well-incorporated mass transit systems, making it easy for residents to manage the urban sprawl.

Restaurants serving up hearty US southern-style eats have become some of the Oregon city’s most popular, thanks to transplant chefs making their way west.

The 3.3-mile Portland Streetcar Central Loop line recently extended across Oregon’s Willamette River, connecting the Central Eastside Industrial District with the city’s downtown.

For the city’s small independent roasters and baristas, coffee is a gourmet artisan product with subtleties of aroma and taste -- not something hot and wet to gulp on your way to work.