#oregon airport shuttle

[dirtybitfic]

Neon red ( Matt sturniolo fan fiction)

⚠️-chasing, woods, making fantasies a reality,smutty smut smutttttt coming in part two( don’t read if it ain’t your vibe 💋)

( play this song once it gets to the woods scene 🫡 trust and believe it makes it 100 times better)

Y/n pov-

Me and Matt have been best friends for so long we just understand each other on a level no one else does .

We had a whole trip to a cabin in Oregon planned with me , Matt , Chris, Nick and a couple other friends but they all had to cancel since Chris got invited to a music event he’s wanted to go to for years and Nick and everyone else just weren’t feeling it anymore.

It’s not a big deal that you and Matt were going alone but you were nervous since you haven’t gone on a trip just the two of you let alone to a remote cabin in the middle of !NO WHERE! but none the less Matt was excited to get off the grid for a couple days and relax.

You packed a good amount of warm clothes since the trip was for a week and a half and it was gonna be a little cold since it was fall . You packed a couple bikinis too since the place had a hot tub which was Chris’s request but you weren’t mad about it.

You finished packing and called matt to tell him your packed and ready for your 3 am flight and he can come pick you up when he is ready.

Matts pov-

Text to y/n

Matt-Hey I’m otw be there in about 10 y/n- kk sounds good

I’m excited for this trip me and y/n have always talked about wanting to go to Oregon in fall since we absolutely love fall and Oregon is so pretty during fall.

I turned on some music otw to pick y/n up . As I was driving I started to get a little nervous thinking about how it’s just gonna be me and her on the trip but I’m not upset about it since she’s one of the only people I can be authentically myself around without any judgment. I love having her in my life and I wouldn’t have it any other way. I also have something to talk to her about that might make shit very awkward but ig we’ll find out

I texted her that I was outside as I pulled up and hopped out and popped the trunk so I could put her suitcase in the back

She came out and smiled at me while she locked the door .I took her suitcase from her and gave her a hug and put it in the trunk while she hopped into the car

Y/n pov- god Matt I’m so exited you don’t even know and best believe I’m going to force you to take insta pics for me

Mat just laughed and rolled him eyes a little bit knowing you’d say that . About 30 minutes later you got to the lax airport, parked the car and got onto the shuttle that took you to the south west terminal. You guys got through security quickly given you both have tsa precheck

You made it to your boarding spot and sat for about 20 minutes before you guys boarded the plane

After a 2 and a half hour flight you landed in Oregon you went to baggage claim and grabbed your bags and then picked up the car Matt had rented it was an all black jeep with red interior. You threw your bags into the trunk and got on the road . It was about an hour drive to sandy which is where the cabin was .

You drifted off to sleep since you had pulled an all nighter .

Matt shook you awake softly as you opened your eyes you saw nothing but the woods and cabin . you smiled him still a little groggy and he told you to go inside and he’d bring in y’all’s bags . You gladly obliged and went to unlock the door with the key the owners left under the doormat and walked in . it was so cozy and dark in the cabin which is exactly why you picked it. You went up to find the master bedroom since you had to pee really bad and after the long flight and ride.

Matt’s pov-

I brought in the bags and walked up the stairs to the master bedroom setting our bags down I went into the closet to start hanging up some stuff as y/n walked out and grabbed her bag to start doing the same . After I finished hanging my stuff I turned to hug her from the back and she giggled a little as she rapped her arms over mine and leaned back a little into my chest my heart fluttered and I don’t know why but she makes my heart flutter from small sweet things she does.

We walked out of the closet and I decided to order some pizza and start a fire since y/n said she was gonna take a shower and boy does she love her hour long showers .

The pizza just got here and I payed the driver and went to set it on the dark green and marble island as I heard y/n walk down the stairs. I saw she had taken one of my big fluffy sweatshirts I had brought and was wearing it with thigh high fluffy socks . She loves to take my sweatshirts since their so big on her and I don’t mind cause she looks so cute in them.

Y/n pov-

Hey sorry I took your sweatshirt I just felt like wearing it it’s so big and comfy you said to Matt as you saw him starring at you .

Oh no I don’t mind Matt said it looks good on you . You blushed from the compliment and sat down at the island to start eating after you guys finished Matt put y’all’s plates in the sink and said you should go sit in the living room and pick a movie to watch .

You sat right in front of the fire Matt had started and zoned out staring into the flames.

Matt came in and sat next to you and rapped his arm around your back rubbing softly bringing you out of your trance you leaned into his shoulder

Something on your mind he asked

Oh no, was just watching the fire the flames are so pretty to me you said laughing a little he looked down at you and took a breathe before speaking

Matt’s pov-

I’ve been wanting to bring something up to y/n but I’m feeling a bit nervous since it’s a little weird

Y/n I spoke kind of nervously

She looked up at me hearing my nervous voice yeah she said

I looked deeply in her eyes I have this fantasy I’ve been thinking about and your always the person that comes to mind I said

Alright well you know you can tell me anything Matt so spill she said with a little smirk

Okay well… I kinda wanna I paused to rub my neck with my hand nervously I wanna chase you through the woods and if I catch you I fuck you right in the woods with nothing but darkness surrounding us

Y/n fully turned to face me shocked by what I said she had a deep red flush across her face as she took a shaky breathe before she spoke you’ve fantasied about this a lot ? She questions with a small smirk

Yes so many times I say

She looked so deep in my eyes and said okay I’ll do it

I was taken back from her words you … you will I said still shocked

Absolutely 100 percent I’ve fantasized about something exactly like this after reading my favorite book haunting Adeline she says smiling wider I took her hand and brought us both to our feet I leaned down and kissed her deep and sweetly I told her to go put on some shoes she ran up to the room and I watched as she giggled .

God I can’t wait to catch her I thought as I felt myself grow harder from the thoughts of what I’m going to do to her

Y/n pov-

I cant believe this is happening and I never thought Matt would be into this kinda thing that’s why I never brought up my fantasy with him but fuck me I am already wet from the thoughts I practically flew back down the stairs to meet him in the living room

I’m gonna give you a 15 second start and your gonna run as fast as you can and just know that when I catch you I’m not gonna be sweet and calm Matt says

I hope you wouldn’t be after all im the prey and predators don’t play nicely you say Matt walks to open the door and looks at you with darkened eyes better start running slut he says he starts counting you take no time to start sprinting down the stairs into the dark woods you realized after you were getting deeper in the woods you have no light illuminating your way other than the moon which was partly covered by the dark clouds . Usually cloudy nights are your favorite but you started to get a little scared from how dark your surroundings were

You heard Matt calling your name in a very predatorial way causing chills to run up your body you start running faster getting smacked by branches left and right of you definitely leaving scratches on your exposed legs but you didn’t care you were just running you started to get out of breathe so you hid behind a tree waiting to hear any sign of Matt getting closer

The silence deafening as you started to get even more turned on knowing he would catch you sooner or later

You heard Matt calling out y/nnnn he called in a haunting way causing you to shiver from fear and arousal he was definitely closer than before you put your hand up to your mouth to try and silence your breathing you started hearing twigs snap to your left causing you to spring up and run in the opposite direction you tripped over a fallen tree and screamed out from your hard landing onto the rough ground you groaned from the pain and in seconds Matt was right above you breathing so hard you could see his breathe in the cold air

He laughing so sadistically causing your breathe to hitch and you to shiver

Caught you… Matt says so deep and dark you let out a moan from the possessive tone in his voice

…. Pt.2 coming right after this since this part is getting long asf

Be ready bitches shits boutta get nastyyyyy😈🫡

#woods #fantasy #dirty nasty #matt sturniolo #smut #part 1/2 #Spotify

[spaciousreasoning]

Farewell Dining

Had lunch today with our friends Beth and Bob at Indian Twist. It was our last time together before leaving for Oregon. They were among the folks who ventured to Texas for the recent eclipse, and they enjoyed a gathering of several of their friends.

It wasn't the first meal we've had to say goodbye to friends, and it won't be the last one. Thursday night we had dinner after a recovery meeting with friends Terry and Bill at Ole Mexican Grill. Bill is also leaving Tucson soon, returning to his family home in Pennsylvania to take up residence in the home formerly occupied by his late mother. We had seen Terry and his wife, Donna, at our Easter dinner gathering, but it was nice to have one more chance to bid him adieu.

This coming Wednesday a bunch of my recovery friends will be assembling for dinner to wish me a fond farewell. It had originally been conceived as a surprise party, but Nancy convinced the planners that surprises were not my favorite thing, especially where such a large crowd will be in attendance.

And next Friday night, before we take in a performance of "Much Ado About Nothing" by the Arizona Repertory Theatre (the university drama department), we will join Phyllis and Les, our Boston spring visitor friends, at Maria Bonita. It's the same local Mexican food place where we had my sister's party when they were in town. Our early meal will allow us to miss the Friday night mariachis, and it will also give Les time to catch the shuttle to the Phoenix airport for a quick visit back to Boston before he returns to Tucson in time to begin a long drive home with another of their friends who will join them for the journey.

There will also be soon dining after church tomorrow, where Nancy and I will show up for a quick blessing and send-off from the parish family. But we won't stick around long. There's still plenty of packing to get done and the time is getting shorter.

#farewell #dining

[bwponyportland]

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Events 11.12 (after 1960)

1961 – Terry Jo Duperrault is the sole survivor of a series of brutal murders aboard the ketch Bluebelle. 1969 – Vietnam War: Independent investigative journalist Seymour Hersh breaks the story of the My Lai Massacre. 1970 – The Oregon Highway Division attempts to destroy a rotting beached sperm whale with explosives, leading to the now infamous "exploding whale" incident. 1970 – The 1970 Bhola cyclone makes landfall on the coast of East Pakistan, becoming the deadliest tropical cyclone in history. 1971 – Vietnam War: As part of Vietnamization, U.S. President Richard Nixon sets February 1, 1972 as the deadline for the removal of another 45,000 American troops from Vietnam. 1975 – The Comoros joins the United Nations. 1977 – France conducts the Oreste nuclear test as 14th in the group of 29, 1975–78 French nuclear tests series. 1979 – Iran hostage crisis: In response to the hostage situation in Tehran, U.S. President Jimmy Carter orders a halt to all petroleum imports into the United States from Iran. 1980 – The NASA space probe Voyager I makes its closest approach to Saturn and takes the first images of its rings. 1981 – Space Shuttle program: Mission STS-2, utilizing the Space Shuttle Columbia, marks the first time a crewed spacecraft is launched into space twice. 1982 – USSR: Yuri Andropov becomes the General Secretary of the Communist Party's Central Committee, succeeding Leonid I. Brezhnev. 1990 – Crown Prince Akihito is formally installed as Emperor Akihito of Japan, becoming the 125th Japanese monarch. 1990 – Tim Berners-Lee publishes a formal proposal for the World Wide Web. 1991 – Santa Cruz massacre: The Indonesian Army open fire on a crowd of student protesters in Dili, East Timor. 1995 – Erdut Agreement regarding the peaceful resolution to the Croatian War of Independence is reached. 1996 – A Saudi Arabian Airlines Boeing 747 and a Kazakh Ilyushin Il-76 cargo plane collide in mid-air near New Delhi, killing 349 in the deadliest mid-air collision to date. 1997 – Ramzi Yousef is found guilty of masterminding the 1993 World Trade Center bombing. 1999 – The 7.2 Mw  Düzce earthquake shakes northwestern Turkey with a maximum Mercalli intensity of IX (Violent). At least 845 people are killed and almost 5,000 are injured. 2001 – In New York City, American Airlines Flight 587, an Airbus A300 en route to the Dominican Republic, crashes minutes after takeoff from John F. Kennedy International Airport, killing all 260 on board and five on the ground. 2001 – War in Afghanistan: Taliban forces abandon Kabul, ahead of advancing Afghan Northern Alliance troops. 2003 – Iraq War: In Nasiriyah, Iraq, at least 23 people, among them the first Italian casualties of the 2003 invasion of Iraq, are killed in a suicide bomb attack on an Italian police base. 2003 – Shanghai Transrapid sets a new world speed record of 501 kilometres per hour (311 mph) for commercial railway systems, which remains the fastest for unmodified commercial rail vehicles. 2011 – Silvio Berlusconi tenders his resignation as Prime Minister of Italy, effective November 16, due in large part to the European sovereign debt crisis. 2011 – A blast in Iran's Shahid Modarres missile base leads to the death of 17 of the Revolutionary Guards members, including Hassan Tehrani Moghaddam, a key figure in Iran's missile program. 2014 – The Philae lander, deployed from the European Space Agency's Rosetta probe, reaches the surface of Comet 67P/Churyumov–Gerasimenko. 2015 – Two suicide bombers detonate explosives in Bourj el-Barajneh, Beirut, killing 43 people and injuring over 200 others. 2017 – The 7.3 Mw  Kermanshah earthquake shakes the northern Iran–Iraq border with a maximum Mercalli intensity of VIII (Severe). At least 410 people are killed and over 7,000 are injured. 2021 – The Los Angeles Superior Court formally ends the 14-year conservatorship to pop singer Britney Spears.

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[wiackcom]

Renting a car at Portland International Airport (PDX) provides convenient transportation for Oregon travelers. While PDX rental branch locations are plentiful, pricing can vary greatly by company and vehicle type. Savvy renters can uncover big savings with insider knowledge of the Portland airport rental market. This detailed guide unlocks tips, tricks and hacks for scoring the cheapest PDX airport rental car. Learn how to compare rates across providers, find coupons and deals, avoid extra fees, and get the best rental experience in Portland. Overview of PDX Rental Car Locations Most major nationwide rental brands operate branches within Portland International Airport's terminal: Alamo - Counter located in the airport garage Level 1 ticketing lobby. Avis - Pickup desk on airport garage Level 4, take elevator from baggage claim. Budget - Counter situated upstairs Level 4 in short-term parking garage. Dollar - Booth upstairs Level 4 of hourly parking garage, take elevators or stairs. Enterprise - Agency located on the airport garage Level 1 ticketing level. Hertz - Primary counter downstairs on the airport garage Level 1 ticketing floor. National - Located upstairs on Level 4 of the short-term parking garage. Kiosks are also available in the baggage claim area to start the pickup process for some providers before heading to their desk. Offsite rental locations requiring a shuttle ride also serve Portland Airport. Cost to Rent a Car at PDX Airport Daily rental car rates at PDX vary by vehicle type, demand seasons, booking timing, and added services. Here are typical sample PDX rates: Car ClassAverage Cost Per DayEconomy$45 - $75Compact$50 - $85Midsize$70 - $120Standard SUV$100 - $175Full Size$125 - $225 Renting for a full week lowers the per day rate, while add-ons like GPS or extra insurance increase costs. Always compare total quote pricing across rental companies. How to Get the Cheapest PDX Car Rental The key strategies for securing the lowest rental rates include: Advance booking - Reserve 21-56 days prior to pickup for best rates on travel weeks. Last minute deals can happen too. Prepay - Paying upfront yields discounts over pay later options. Just ensure prepaid fee is refundable if plans change. Price compare - Check rates across all on-airport and local Portland rental companies. Significant variances exist. Rental coupons - Search for Portland Airport rental coupon codes which offer percent savings off base rates. Join loyalty programs - Sign up for rental company member programs to receive discounted member pricing. Limit insurance - Decline extra insurance if your own auto policy or credit card covers rentals. Taking advantage of these savings opportunities yields the best PDX rental car values. Insider Tips for the Cheapest PDX Car Rentals In addition to general money saving strategies, utilize these Portland Airport specific hacks: Rent just off-airport to avoid airport fees and taxes adding 10-25% to costs. Book one-way rentals with downtown pickup and airport dropoff to dodge surcharges. Join rental corporate codes for discounted business, government and org rates. Reserve larger vehicles like vans and trucks which have lower demand and better deals in Portland. Consider Turo, GetAround or other car share apps for hourly rentals under 4 hours. PDX rental prices are lowest in Jan-Feb off-season and higher in peak summer. Doing homework on the Portland market unlocks extra savings opportunities. Added Fees to Watch For on PDX Rentals While base rates may seem reasonable, extra charges at the rental counter can balloon costs. Watch for fees like: Airport concession recovery fees - 11.1% added tax Vehicle licensing recovery fees - $2 per day passed on cost Energy recovery fees - $1 per day for fuel costs Additional driver fees - $10-$15 per day f

or other drivers. Young renter surcharges - Under 25 upcharges Late return or early return - Outside grace period adds extra day Understand the full rate details to avoid surprises tacking on fees upon pickup. Age Requirements for PDX Car Rentals Most rental companies at Portland Airport require drivers to be at least 21 years old, with those under 25 incurring daily surcharges around $25. Some policies include: Alamo/National - Minimum age 21, fee for under 25 Avis - Minimum age 25 to avoid young renter fee Budget - Age 21 but charge added under 25 fee Dollar - Age 20 with hefty young driver surcharge Hertz - Minimum rental age 20 with additional fee So while legally able to rent at 18 or 19 in Oregon, underage additional charges make it far more expensive. Driver’s License Requirements for PDX Car Rentals Along with the minimum age requirements, renting a car at Portland Airport requires: Presenting a valid driver’s license License must have been held for at least 1 year License must be in renter's name matching reservation International travelers require valid foreign license and passport Some rental locations also accept other officially-issued IDs like passports. Double check qualifications before booking to avoid issues at pickup. Debit Cards for PDX Car Rentals Most PDX rental locations accept valid debit cards to reserve and pickup vehicles with some caveats: Debit card must have either the Visa or Mastercard logo Card holder's name must match the reservation Some insurers restrict debit cards for renters under 25 Available credit limit must cover rental deposit amount Proof of return travel like airline ticket may be required Calling rental branches directly in advance regarding debit card policies prevents problems. Bring a backup credit card just in case. Insurance Requirements for PDX Car Rentals Oregon law requires minimum liability limits of 25/50/20 for rented vehicles. However, most rental companies include basic liability coverage in their base rates. Consider extra products: Loss Damage Waiver (LDW) - Covers damage to rental car. Optional if you have adequate personal auto insurance and credit card coverage. Supplemental liability - Extra liability beyond state minimums for around $10 per day. Personal accident - Provides medical coverage for driver and passengers similar to PIP. Accepting extra coverage may make sense depending on your existing insurance policies. But it quickly escalates rental costs. One Way Airport Rentals at PDX Renting one-way with pickup downtown and dropoff at PDX airport (or vice versa) adds convenient flexibility. However, significant one-way fees typically apply: Alamo charges $250 one way between PDX and downtown Portland Avis tacks on $200 for a Portland airport one way Budget adds $200 plus $20 per day for a PDX one way Hertz slaps on $250-$300 depending on final dropoff location Sometimes regular rates can be cheaper than one-way base rates plus the additional airport fees. Check both options. Weather Considerations for PDX Car Rentals Portland's rainy climate demands extra caution driving rental cars: Add supplemental liability insurance for peace of mind if unfamiliar driving in wet conditions. Inspect tires carefully and request an alternate vehicle if treads seem inadequate for slick roads. Adjust driving habits by reducing speed, increasing following distance, and avoiding sudden braking or acceleration. Turn off wipers and lights upon returning rental to prevent battery drain or fire risk. Taking a few extra precautions ensures your PDX rental experience goes smoothly despite Portland's infamous rainfall. Alternative Portland Transportation Options Besides renting a car, Portland offers affordable transportation alternatives: MAX Light Rail – Links PDX to downtown and suburbs. $2.50 per ride. Trimet Buses – Extensive metro Portland bus system. $2.50-$5 per trip. Uber/Ly

ft – Rideshares to or from airport average $35 each way. Taxis – $40 flat rates from PDX to downtown Portland plus tips. Biketown Bikeshare – Bike rental stations around the city. $0.15 per minute. Crunching numbers on total trip costs helps choose the best local transportation deal. Best Rental Cars for Portland Sightseeing When renting a car to tour Portland attractions, these vehicle types make sense: Compact Cars – Easy parking at sites like the numerous food truck pods around the city. Decent fuel economy for cruising around. Convertibles – For enjoying sunny days with the top down on the scenic Historic Columbia River Highway. SUVs – Provide more seating and cargo room when traveling with family. Help access hiking trailheads. Sports Cars – Fun splurge for driving along twisty riverside roads outside the city. Choose a rental to match your Portland itinerary plans and group size needs. Early Bird vs Last Minute Portland Airport Rental Deals Early Bird Benefits Guaranteed availability of car class needed Lock in lowest base rental rates More prepaid discount opportunities Advance chance to find coupon codes Less stress about arrangements Last Minute Benefits Possible grab leftover inventory not booked Take advantage of rate drops due to low demand weeks No change fees if trip gets cancelled or altered Can base decision on accurate weather forecasts Booking early brings peace of mind while waiting for last minute deals poses risks. Weigh options carefully when timing Portland Airport rental reservations. Portland Airport Rental Car Return Tips Follow these handy tips when returning your PDX rental vehicle: Have your rental agreement handy to reference upon arrival. Return with a full tank of gas to avoid refueling charges. Arrive early and give yourself ample time to walk to the rental counter - PDX is a huge airport! Note exact mileage and tank level on printed return receipt. Double check no personal items are left behind in car. Inspect vehicle with agent for any new damages needing documentation. Only exit the vehicle when instructed to avoid additional rental days being charged. Properly closing out your PDX rental and catching departing flights gets easier following this guidance. How to Save Money on Portland Airport Parking Parking on-site at PDX can be pricey. Ways to reduce parking costs: Use PDX economy lots and garages instead of terminal and short-term parking. Compare daily vs weekly airport parking rates based on the full trip length. Use off-airport private lots with free airport shuttles for extended trips. Have someone drop you off/pick you up at departures instead of leaving a vehicle parked. Ask your hotel about package deals to add discounted airport parking to room bookings. Avoiding the high daily terminal garage rates saves a bundle on parking expenses. FAQs What is the cheapest car rental company at PDX Airport? Off-airport rental providers like Advantage Rent a Car often have the lowest total rates once airport fees are factored in. Does PDX Airport assess extra rental car fees? Yes, rentals picked up at PDX pay an 11.1% airport concession recovery fee plus a $2 per day vehicle license fee. How old do I need to be to rent at Portland Airport? Most agencies require renters to be at least 21 years old. Those under 25 will pay added daily surcharges. Can I take a PDX rental car into Washington State? Yes, just notify the rental counter at pickup that you plan to cross the border so proper registration documents are provided. Are there any car rental options at the PDX MAX train station? Unfortunately there are not rental facilities directly at the MAX Red Line PDX airport stop. You need to take the train into the terminal. #Wiack #Car #CarInsurance #CarRental #CarPrice #AutoLoans

[sportyconnect]

Renting a car at Portland International Airport (PDX) provides convenient transportation for Oregon travelers. While PDX rental branch locations are plentiful, pricing can vary greatly by company and vehicle type. Savvy renters can uncover big savings with insider knowledge of the Portland airport rental market. This detailed guide unlocks tips, tricks and hacks for scoring the cheapest PDX airport rental car. Learn how to compare rates across providers, find coupons and deals, avoid extra fees, and get the best rental experience in Portland. Overview of PDX Rental Car Locations Most major nationwide rental brands operate branches within Portland International Airport's terminal: Alamo - Counter located in the airport garage Level 1 ticketing lobby. Avis - Pickup desk on airport garage Level 4, take elevator from baggage claim. Budget - Counter situated upstairs Level 4 in short-term parking garage. Dollar - Booth upstairs Level 4 of hourly parking garage, take elevators or stairs. Enterprise - Agency located on the airport garage Level 1 ticketing level. Hertz - Primary counter downstairs on the airport garage Level 1 ticketing floor. National - Located upstairs on Level 4 of the short-term parking garage. Kiosks are also available in the baggage claim area to start the pickup process for some providers before heading to their desk. Offsite rental locations requiring a shuttle ride also serve Portland Airport. Cost to Rent a Car at PDX Airport Daily rental car rates at PDX vary by vehicle type, demand seasons, booking timing, and added services. Here are typical sample PDX rates: Car ClassAverage Cost Per DayEconomy$45 - $75Compact$50 - $85Midsize$70 - $120Standard SUV$100 - $175Full Size$125 - $225 Renting for a full week lowers the per day rate, while add-ons like GPS or extra insurance increase costs. Always compare total quote pricing across rental companies. How to Get the Cheapest PDX Car Rental The key strategies for securing the lowest rental rates include: Advance booking - Reserve 21-56 days prior to pickup for best rates on travel weeks. Last minute deals can happen too. Prepay - Paying upfront yields discounts over pay later options. Just ensure prepaid fee is refundable if plans change. Price compare - Check rates across all on-airport and local Portland rental companies. Significant variances exist. Rental coupons - Search for Portland Airport rental coupon codes which offer percent savings off base rates. Join loyalty programs - Sign up for rental company member programs to receive discounted member pricing. Limit insurance - Decline extra insurance if your own auto policy or credit card covers rentals. Taking advantage of these savings opportunities yields the best PDX rental car values. Insider Tips for the Cheapest PDX Car Rentals In addition to general money saving strategies, utilize these Portland Airport specific hacks: Rent just off-airport to avoid airport fees and taxes adding 10-25% to costs. Book one-way rentals with downtown pickup and airport dropoff to dodge surcharges. Join rental corporate codes for discounted business, government and org rates. Reserve larger vehicles like vans and trucks which have lower demand and better deals in Portland. Consider Turo, GetAround or other car share apps for hourly rentals under 4 hours. PDX rental prices are lowest in Jan-Feb off-season and higher in peak summer. Doing homework on the Portland market unlocks extra savings opportunities. Added Fees to Watch For on PDX Rentals While base rates may seem reasonable, extra charges at the rental counter can balloon costs. Watch for fees like: Airport concession recovery fees - 11.1% added tax Vehicle licensing recovery fees - $2 per day passed on cost Energy recovery fees - $1 per day for fuel costs Additional driver fees - $10-$15 per day f

or other drivers. Young renter surcharges - Under 25 upcharges Late return or early return - Outside grace period adds extra day Understand the full rate details to avoid surprises tacking on fees upon pickup. Age Requirements for PDX Car Rentals Most rental companies at Portland Airport require drivers to be at least 21 years old, with those under 25 incurring daily surcharges around $25. Some policies include: Alamo/National - Minimum age 21, fee for under 25 Avis - Minimum age 25 to avoid young renter fee Budget - Age 21 but charge added under 25 fee Dollar - Age 20 with hefty young driver surcharge Hertz - Minimum rental age 20 with additional fee So while legally able to rent at 18 or 19 in Oregon, underage additional charges make it far more expensive. Driver’s License Requirements for PDX Car Rentals Along with the minimum age requirements, renting a car at Portland Airport requires: Presenting a valid driver’s license License must have been held for at least 1 year License must be in renter's name matching reservation International travelers require valid foreign license and passport Some rental locations also accept other officially-issued IDs like passports. Double check qualifications before booking to avoid issues at pickup. Debit Cards for PDX Car Rentals Most PDX rental locations accept valid debit cards to reserve and pickup vehicles with some caveats: Debit card must have either the Visa or Mastercard logo Card holder's name must match the reservation Some insurers restrict debit cards for renters under 25 Available credit limit must cover rental deposit amount Proof of return travel like airline ticket may be required Calling rental branches directly in advance regarding debit card policies prevents problems. Bring a backup credit card just in case. Insurance Requirements for PDX Car Rentals Oregon law requires minimum liability limits of 25/50/20 for rented vehicles. However, most rental companies include basic liability coverage in their base rates. Consider extra products: Loss Damage Waiver (LDW) - Covers damage to rental car. Optional if you have adequate personal auto insurance and credit card coverage. Supplemental liability - Extra liability beyond state minimums for around $10 per day. Personal accident - Provides medical coverage for driver and passengers similar to PIP. Accepting extra coverage may make sense depending on your existing insurance policies. But it quickly escalates rental costs. One Way Airport Rentals at PDX Renting one-way with pickup downtown and dropoff at PDX airport (or vice versa) adds convenient flexibility. However, significant one-way fees typically apply: Alamo charges $250 one way between PDX and downtown Portland Avis tacks on $200 for a Portland airport one way Budget adds $200 plus $20 per day for a PDX one way Hertz slaps on $250-$300 depending on final dropoff location Sometimes regular rates can be cheaper than one-way base rates plus the additional airport fees. Check both options. Weather Considerations for PDX Car Rentals Portland's rainy climate demands extra caution driving rental cars: Add supplemental liability insurance for peace of mind if unfamiliar driving in wet conditions. Inspect tires carefully and request an alternate vehicle if treads seem inadequate for slick roads. Adjust driving habits by reducing speed, increasing following distance, and avoiding sudden braking or acceleration. Turn off wipers and lights upon returning rental to prevent battery drain or fire risk. Taking a few extra precautions ensures your PDX rental experience goes smoothly despite Portland's infamous rainfall. Alternative Portland Transportation Options Besides renting a car, Portland offers affordable transportation alternatives: MAX Light Rail – Links PDX to downtown and suburbs. $2.50 per ride. Trimet Buses – Extensive metro Portland bus system. $2.50-$5 per trip. Uber/Ly

ft – Rideshares to or from airport average $35 each way. Taxis – $40 flat rates from PDX to downtown Portland plus tips. Biketown Bikeshare – Bike rental stations around the city. $0.15 per minute. Crunching numbers on total trip costs helps choose the best local transportation deal. Best Rental Cars for Portland Sightseeing When renting a car to tour Portland attractions, these vehicle types make sense: Compact Cars – Easy parking at sites like the numerous food truck pods around the city. Decent fuel economy for cruising around. Convertibles – For enjoying sunny days with the top down on the scenic Historic Columbia River Highway. SUVs – Provide more seating and cargo room when traveling with family. Help access hiking trailheads. Sports Cars – Fun splurge for driving along twisty riverside roads outside the city. Choose a rental to match your Portland itinerary plans and group size needs. Early Bird vs Last Minute Portland Airport Rental Deals Early Bird Benefits Guaranteed availability of car class needed Lock in lowest base rental rates More prepaid discount opportunities Advance chance to find coupon codes Less stress about arrangements Last Minute Benefits Possible grab leftover inventory not booked Take advantage of rate drops due to low demand weeks No change fees if trip gets cancelled or altered Can base decision on accurate weather forecasts Booking early brings peace of mind while waiting for last minute deals poses risks. Weigh options carefully when timing Portland Airport rental reservations. Portland Airport Rental Car Return Tips Follow these handy tips when returning your PDX rental vehicle: Have your rental agreement handy to reference upon arrival. Return with a full tank of gas to avoid refueling charges. Arrive early and give yourself ample time to walk to the rental counter - PDX is a huge airport! Note exact mileage and tank level on printed return receipt. Double check no personal items are left behind in car. Inspect vehicle with agent for any new damages needing documentation. Only exit the vehicle when instructed to avoid additional rental days being charged. Properly closing out your PDX rental and catching departing flights gets easier following this guidance. How to Save Money on Portland Airport Parking Parking on-site at PDX can be pricey. Ways to reduce parking costs: Use PDX economy lots and garages instead of terminal and short-term parking. Compare daily vs weekly airport parking rates based on the full trip length. Use off-airport private lots with free airport shuttles for extended trips. Have someone drop you off/pick you up at departures instead of leaving a vehicle parked. Ask your hotel about package deals to add discounted airport parking to room bookings. Avoiding the high daily terminal garage rates saves a bundle on parking expenses. FAQs What is the cheapest car rental company at PDX Airport? Off-airport rental providers like Advantage Rent a Car often have the lowest total rates once airport fees are factored in. Does PDX Airport assess extra rental car fees? Yes, rentals picked up at PDX pay an 11.1% airport concession recovery fee plus a $2 per day vehicle license fee. How old do I need to be to rent at Portland Airport? Most agencies require renters to be at least 21 years old. Those under 25 will pay added daily surcharges. Can I take a PDX rental car into Washington State? Yes, just notify the rental counter at pickup that you plan to cross the border so proper registration documents are provided. Are there any car rental options at the PDX MAX train station? Unfortunately there are not rental facilities directly at the MAX Red Line PDX airport stop. You need to take the train into the terminal. #Wiack #Car #CarInsurance #CarRental #CarPrice #AutoLoans

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where was rita during the initial chaos caused by the outbreak 💀👹

Rita was sitting in the passenger’s seat of a crappy rental car she and Paxton had gotten once they got out of the airport for their two week vacation to visit as many hiking trails as possible in Oregon before they had to go back to their jobs in Texas. She was trying not to complain as she tended to a new blister she had gotten during their most recent hike while also trying not to laugh at Paxton, who was struggling to put their tent up for the night at the campground they’d parked in.

She was putting her boot back on when local park rangers came by and told them there was something going on that they hadn’t gotten all the details of yet and to come with them. Pax and Rita barely had time to grab their still packed backpacks out of their car before they were shuttled to the park entrance with the promise that they’d be allowed back to their vehicle once things calmed down, which of course never happened. (A few days later Pax would feel bad about unpacking their tent from his bag while Rita would rationalize that they would have had to leave it somewhere along the way anyway when they ran from groups of swarmers while trying to find shelter after the NERO site they wound up in got overrun.)

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Before Amazon.com opened its online store, before Netscape’s eye-opening IPO, the first wiki went live and in doing so affirmed that the Internet could be a space for creative collaboration and collective knowledge-sharing. The development of the “wiki”—that is, server-based software allowing users to create, revise, update, expand, and delete Web content using only a browser and a text-entry form—was an early signal that the Web could be more than an environment where, in the words of Berners-Lee, “a few published and most browsed.”

The wiki’s best-known and most elaborate application is Wikipedia, the popular online encyclopedia read, written, and edited by thousands of people. The wiki’s first use was more mundane: it was to enable computer programmers to write about and refine their techniques. The wiki’s inventor was Ward Cunningham, a genial technologist and software programmer in Oregon who has called the wiki “a new way to write.” On March 25, 1995, Cunningham placed his technology on the Web. At first, though, it lacked a name.

“I started using it and I could tell that it was important,” Cunningham recalled. “I had enough of a feel that I knew it was going to work. . . . I knew it needed a name, it needed a good name.” He said he thought of calling it “Quick Web,” because the software allowed for rapid revisions. Cunningham chose “WikiWikiWeb” instead. He knew from his honeymoon in Hawaii that “wiki” meant “quick” in Hawaiian and that sometimes Hawaiian words were doubled for emphasis. The shuttles running between terminals at the Honolulu International Airport were called “Wiki Wiki” buses. Cunningham figured that “WikiWikiWeb,” though a bit odd, was more fun to say than “Quick Web.” The alliteration of “WikiWikiWeb” was appealing, too, Cunningham said, and it evoked “World Wide Web,” as well. In time, “WikiWikiWeb” was shortened to “wiki.”

Cunningham said he never tried to patent the wiki; he certainly made no fortune from his invention. He showed the then-new technology to a handful of friends and colleagues, one of whom told Cunningham: “I hope you patented this thing. It is amazing.” While he saw the importance of the invention, Cunningham said he “also knew that I wasn’t going to get any money from a patent unless I went out and sold it. I thought, ‘Well, what’s the chance of [my] selling this?’ About zero.” He also said: “I mean, if I wanted to sell rights to use my patent, if I got a patent, I’d have to go to an executive and tell him that I had invented a technology that would allow anybody in the world to write all over [his company’s] Web site. And I thought, ‘Nobody’s going to pay to have somebody abuse their Web site.’ So the only thing I could do is develop a community and accomplish something. So I devoted myself to putting it to work for my community” of computer-programmers, he said.

— W. Joseph Campbell, 1995: The Year The Future Began (2015)

[lilhawkeye3]

This Ohio discourse has got me dying to create discourse about every other state now hehe so I officially present:

Hawk’s review of 36/50 US states!

In alphabetical order because that fuckin song “50 nifty United States” has been stuck in my head since fourth grade.

Arizona: Phoenix is hot. Can’t believe y’all choose to live in a place that gets haboobs. Saw Sen. John McCain in the airport. I feel that sums up the state well. 4/10

California: as a resident of the state of Oregon, I’m legally required to say fuck California😌 unless anyone else talking shit about Cali and then we got your back😤 SoCal vs San Fran vs Northern Cal are totally different worlds though. 7/10

Colorado: damn idk how y’all breathe there, them air is thin. But really pretty out there! 7/10

Connecticut: oh my god fuck New Haven. And Stamford, and Hartford, and— Yknow what? Let’s just toss the whole state into the Sound. For real, traffic is the WORST here and I’m so sorry that y’all gotta live like that. 3/10

Delaware: I cannot believe this is considered a state. There’s no difference between Delaware and Maryland/Pennsylvania. 1/10 should not be a state

Florida: “the only hills in Florida are the highway ramps and the Matterhorn!” —the shuttle driver at Disney World. He was right. Shit is flat as fuck here. And hot. And humid. The Gulf Coast is nice? But tbh it’s just all very touristy which is kind of a bummer. 5/10

Georgia: ...I can’t with the humidity or thinly veiled racism. But y’all got nice peaches! Also Black Panther filmed there so thank you for blessing us with that. 6/10 for fruits

Hawaii: okay pineapple farms are cool. Tbh I just feel really bad for how much mainlander/tourist bs all the islanders put up with. Ik price of living is v high and keeps going up. That said I did love Hawaii... although I was stung by a jellyfish. Hate those little bastards. 8/10 for wonderful people and nature

Idaho: as an Oregonian I’m required to also say fuck Idaho 😝 you da hoes. Okay for real tho southern Idaho has become v white white and kinda scary tbh. The northern part of the state is pretty chill tho. Also Oreida kettle chips are partly made in Idaho so I gotta give you half credit for that. 4/10

Illinois: at least you’re not Indiana. 4/10.

Indiana: I never want to step foot in Gary, Indiana again in my life. (Passed a Mack truck hauling a race car to Indy 500 though so that was cool.) 2/10

Iowa: I almost moved here. I’m so glad I didn’t. Why are the Quad Cities actually a group of five towns? I hate that. Also the roads were all cement, felt like driving on a sidewalk. Was also interesting because the second we got out of the city proper, it was just... corn fields everywhere. 2/10 y’all raising children of the corn.

Kentucky: I really don’t have anything to say about Kentucky. I thought the trees were pretty? 5/10 yeah idk

Maine: my relative has totaled two cars by hitting moose in Maine. Maine scares me. Or rather, the moose do. Also the lobster roll hype is real. And the coast truly is beautiful. 8/10 but an extra point for the moose bc I hate that relative so 9/10

Maryland: oh god Baltimore. Also I’m blaming you for the DC traffic because it’s on the land you gifted them. 3/10

Massachusetts: Patriots fans are the worst NFL fans (the racism is real, especially after fans burned the jerseys of Black players who knelt for the anthem). Liking Dunkin’ Donuts is not a personality trait. The North End in Boston is truly the best place to get pizza in the entire country. Western Mass is not the same state. And the Cape Cod bridges give me nightmares. 5/10 but cause I had to pay taxes two years and it really is Taxachusetts, knocking it down to 4/10

Michigan: it’s a lot bigger than I initially thought. 5/10

Minnesota: it’s Canada but in the US. Pretty driving through the southern part. Cops suck tho. 5/10

Montana: okay Montana is downright gorgeous. (Except Billings. Sorry, Billings.) I must include a photo. I wanna get a cabin here and just exist. 8/10

New Hampshire: can’t decide if it hates Massachusetts or wants to be Massachusetts. All it knows is that it’s better than Vermont. Which... y’know, valid. (If you wanna see NH culture watch North Woods Law tbh). 4/10

New Jersey: why are there so many goddamn highways in this state? Also there are more places to weekend trip than the Shore or the Poconos. Although you do have people pump gas for you just like Oregon, so... that’s valid. Things my friends have added: Newark airport is cursed (valid), the jughandles are nightmares (true), pork roll/Taylor Ham is good and so are bagels and New Jersey pizza (allergic so idk), and everyone is split on whether the shore is actually decent or not 😂 I give it a 3.5/10 out of spite

New York: NYC is fun, Upstate is MASSIVE but really beautiful. Long Island is... yeah I don’t have anything nice to say about Long Island. 8/10 For NYC, 6/10 for Upstate, -2/10 for Long Island, gives us an average of 6/10

North Carolina: very good peaches. Isn’t South Carolina. Keep it up👍🏽 6/10

Ohio: I already told y’all how I feel about this flat ass boring state. I feel no need to slander it any more lmao. 3/10

Oregon: she flies with her own wings, mi amor🥰 to list all the reasons I like Oregon (and the issues too bc it ain’t perfect), I would need a whole other post. I’ll just leave you with this picture I took of Mt. Hood, the queen of our Cascades. 11/10

Pennsylvania: so apparently PN is three states hiding in a trench coat like NY. There’s upstate, philly and Pittsburg. Personally I think they’re just trying too hard and wanna get the same recognition as NY. Meh. 5/10

Rhode Island: THIS FUCKIN SHAM OF A STATE Just merge it with Connecticut and be done with it!! It’s tiny. Providence sucks. There’s nothing unique about this state that you can’t find in Southern Mass (except MA has cheaper taxes so y’all come to work and shop in MA anyways smh). Also the fingers are really annoying to drive down to get to some beach areas haha. 2/10 you’re barely better than Delaware.

South Carolina: my Black father was invited to a party celebrating General Robert E Lee’s birthday. So... 0/10

South Dakota: very gorgeous, didn’t realize the Missouri River went this far west, but VERY LARGE. I mean it looks big on a map but then you get there and... yeah. No speed limit on highways is a great time though. And the Badlands have mountain goats! 6/10 bc while pretty, living there seems really hard. (Picture is me in the Badlands).

Texas: gave us Juneteenth and Beyoncé and JJ Watts. Thank you Texas. But is very big, got independence from Mexico to keep slavery (yikes), is like 97% private land (yikes) and is like the second or third largest state. Very big. That said, everyone I’ve ever met from Texas is lovely. 6/10.

Utah: Other than Idaho, this is the whitest state I’ve been to. Or it feels that way. Like a, the people crossed to the other side of the street and held their bags because I’m brown, state. And I don’t ski so I can’t even say that’s a good thing (I fell off the ski lift the one time I went, long story). Yeah 0/10.

Vermont: wants to be New Hampshire or Canada and can’t decide which. So it’s just kinda there. Pretty hills though. 3/10

Virginia: let’s be real we all forget that Virginia exists west of Richmond. Nova is a beauracratic and traffic nightmare and half our neighbors had to pass security clearance checks. Hampton Roads and beach area is a tourist and mosquito nightmare. But there were dolphins and I made snowmen on the beach. Good times. 6.7/10

Washington: again, legally required as an Oregon resident to say fuck Washington because it’s all your fault we now are getting a toll on the I-5 border. But you’re better than California. And the Sound is really cool for fishing, love Wicked Tuna. And the fish market. Best salmon I’ve had. Eastern Washington... y’all got Spokane but the rest is kinda sparse. ¯\_(ツ)_/¯ 8/10

Wisconsin: cheese is actually good. Again, pretty state, much larger than I initially thought. 7/10

Wyoming: this was the ONLY STATE I lost cell service in when diriving cross country. Kinda surprised it wasn’t Montana, but no, it was Wyoming. Views are gorgeous though so I was distracted either way. 4/10

Thank you for joining me on this cross-country edition of Tea Time with Hawk. Please respond with any reactions, corrections, addendums about any and all of the states mentioned. And thank you for taking part in this wholesome Clone Wars fandom discourse with me 🥰💕

DISCLAIMER: THESE RATINGS ARE ALL A JOKE PLEASE DO NOT ACTUALLY GET MAD ABOUT IT

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[explorers-camille]

Hello everyone, I just went to Oregon-Seattle so I want to share a little. Thank you to my team for knowing the places to hang out in these two states

📌 We bought a plane ticket from LAX through Oregon. Then I rented a car from Oregon to Seattle (about 3 hours). From Seattle, we flew back to LAX, and the fare was $215.

📌 From LAX we flew 2.5 hours to PDX in Portland and then we took an Uber to the Park Lane Suite & Inn. I have a reference that in downtown Portland especially china town in the evening is not safe so I book the hotel a little far away.

*Note: There is an Uber reservation at the airport, so you just go straight to the door and stand in the lane for Uber, Lift,... Because I did not know, I should follow the airport bus to the parking, so I stood all day waiting for that bus to take back to the airport to catch Uber 😭😭😭

📌Aug the next day we booked Uber to rent a car near the airport (Thrifty). We choose a small car to travel for convenience and buy insurance with the filling part (recommend this section because when I add on this part I do not need to fill the tank when returning the car). At the time of receiving the car was 462miles that we went 3 days when we paid for still hehe gasoline 😉 the rental price was $ 300.

📌 The first place we went was to Munomah waterfall. This place is highly rated because just after parking the car, I saw the beautiful waterfall right in front of me without much walking hehehe. Parking is scarce and if you can't find it you'll have to walk further because there are many small waterfalls around that place.

📌 The Queen is colder than Cali so I wore extra warm clothes and remembered to bring them in the rain room as well. Luckily, it didn't rain in Oregon 😄. Then I went shopping at Pioneer Square and Washington Square, everything is tax free in Oregon so everyone took the opportunity to shop.

📌 I tried the ramen at Boxer Ramen near my house, the store is quite small but beautiful and cozy. Addicted to milk tea, I also tried to find a restaurant to drink it at. Younique was quite quiet, beautifully decorated and lovely, closed for the night in Oregon - a gentle city.

📌 The next morning, we bought breakfast at Good Taste China town, the restaurant was a bit cold because we came early and bought all the food in the car because the restaurant didn't offer dining yet. Then we drove through Seattle (about 3 hours).

📌I check in at the Bell Town Inn right in downtown Seattle because it's convenient to get somewhere nearby.

In Seattle, it was hard to find parking, so I bought a $30 hotel parking garage in the hotel's garage.

The reason is that when checking in ngta will ask me whether to park in public parking or garage price is the same but the garage is safer.

Then we went to Pike Public market, Gum wall, Starbucks Reserve, Space Needles, Amazon Spheres,...

📌 That night the rain fell, so we chose to eat hot pot to heat the 🤣 in LiuYiShou Hot pot about 15' from downtown. We wanted to eat at swish swish, which our friend recommended that they closed early, so we had the opportunity to try hihi.

📌 The next day we went to Gene Coulon Memorial Park to see the gold leaf, which was really picturesque. Then we picked up the car and took a shuttle to Seattle airport back to LAX (2.5 hours) for the end of a trip.

This time the Seattle executive hope to help you like to travel！

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The least explored of Central Asia’s 5 Stans, Turkmenistan stays a land of thriller. Visit the Russian Bazaar, the Parthian Fortresses of Nisa and see the country’s magnificent Akhal-Teke horses. Reinstate the wow issue with a circuit of Ashgabat’s new city that includes rows and rows of marble buildings and gold monuments. Explore the centre of the nation with its unique “Gates of Hell” – the Darvaza Gas Crater. And step again into layers of history on the sprawling silk street settlement of Merv. Join our small group excursions to Turkmenistan and go where few travellers have gone before. As local tour firm, we offer finest price with rich experiences. We shall be glad to create the best vacationer program to Turkmenistan for you! Just fill within the form so we may know all of your preferences and necessities for the trip. Our travel specialist will contact you as quickly as possible and will offer you one of the best choices. We have just put together a listing of unimaginable travel locations and distinctive places of the world that might be incredibly fascinating for many individuals. All the destinations are briefly reviewed in a type of an interactive video presentation. But the tourism is a multi-dollar industry these days, so many companies and private guides try to current new, fresh and unconventional places to have a vacation or an lively trip. Meet-and-greet at Ashgabat International Airport and transfer to our lodge of choice . I even have led tours in over a hundred nations over the last 14 years of working for Adventures Abroad on all the continents except for Antarctica. Commissioned by first Turkmen president, Saparmurat Niyazov, the most important mosque in Central Asia is a feat of spectacular engineering. Some of our tour leaders who've led these excursions. Get extra value with all-inclusive trips that includes top-rated eating places and resorts. Then we'll proceed to Bukhara where we we keep for the night time. Rise and shine for a visit to the only World Heritage Site in Kyrgystan – Sulaiman-Too Sacred Mountain, also referred to as Solomon's Throne. For centuries Silk Road travellers have sought out the mountain's caves and their petroglyphs in the perception that they would be blessed with longevity. Visit the National Historical & Archaeological Museum Complex. Turkmenistan, The Land Of Weird I’ll admit that before we started to plan this journey, I would have failed all of the above. Turkmenistan is unlikely to feature on many travelers’ bucket lists. It has no world-famous sights and its visa regime makes journey bureaucratic and expensive. While this amazing 12th-century sight is one of the high sightseeing attractions in Turkmenistan, it isn't totally known what it truly is. Many people consider this is a mausoleum, but others suppose it may be a throne room. The Forbes ranking and the capital of cultureSibiu was located on the eighth place in rating of one of the best cities to stay in Europe made by Forbes journal. Citizens of Suceava are wanting to spend time outdoors – sitting on squares or in parks. Maybe you possibly can attempt your luck at taking half in chess or backgammon at certainly one of them with locals. Located on the river bank the Throne Tower was built on the end of the 14th century. The fort partially burned two centuries later after which was rebuilt. After other damages, it went into ruin and then lastly it was reconstructed in some components in the 20th century. A white line on the walls separate the unique fragments from the 20th-century ones. This is as a end result of Ashgabat, a metropolis of perhaps 600,000 folks, is the capital of Turkmenistan, one of many final holdouts of totalitarianism in the world. Turkmenistan Airlines presents home flights to Dashogus - 6 flights per day, Mary - 3 flights per day, Turkmenabat - 5 flights per day and Turkmenbashi - three flights per day, Balkanabat. Location is correct next to the Presidential Palace, so close to everything. Continental restaurant on the top flooring has nice views, it is attainable to snap photographs of many buildings not allowed on the ground, whereas the Turkish restaurant has high quality food at cheap costs. The membership and dance floor gets packed Thursday, Friday, and Saturday night time after around 11 pm. "It is beautiful," mentioned the person, Kaka, and then kissed the fingertips of his proper hand with a smack. ASHGABAT, Turkmenistan — On summer time afternoons, as temperatures turn out to be stifling within the Kara Kum desert, the capital of Turkmenistan typically falls quiet. The resort is an attraction in its personal right- the experience right here is analogous to any luxurious lodge in Asia. Expect to return across lots of international workers, and girls of doubtful persuasion at the lodge bar. Tours » Central Karakum Desert & Merv In 2003 the widely respected former mufti of the country, Nasrullah Ibn Ibadullah, was changed, secretly tried, and sentenced in 2004 to 22 years in jail. While the 1995 census indicated that ethnic Russians comprised virtually 7 p.c of the population, subsequent emigration to Russia and elsewhere has reduced considerably this proportion. The latter is positioned at the foothills of the Eastern Kopetdag mountain range and is loaded with historical monuments. En route we will relaxation at the ruins of Abiverd medieval fortress in Kaahka and 15c mosque in Annau. We attain Ashgabat within the late afternoon with the the rest of the day left to relaxation, sit by the pool or discover the city by yourself. A journey exterior of city takes you to the ruins of the traditional metropolis of Nisa, a UNESCO World Heritage Site that was once the center of the Parthian Kingdom. In April, authorities summoned a Jehovah's Witness to a gathering with the Chairman of the Council on Religious Affairs, who accused her of hosting a prayer assembly at her family home. She was launched in change for signing an announcement that the cost was incorrect and that she wouldn't host such meetings in the future. The Government additionally controls and restricts access to Islamic schooling. The President specified that future annual classes of spiritual college students would be limited to between 15 to twenty students a year. Myoko Lodging To re-create the soft water widespread in Japan, the Changchun tub has Japanese-made tools to take away the minerals. "Shampoo does not lather properly" in China's exhausting water, mentioned Masamori Suzuki, a director at Gokurakuyu. "Getting a massage from a whirlpool bath feels good," said one satisfied customer in a web-based publish. Guest House Bunk is a bright and clean pension style guesthouse located close to the Akakan Resort ski lifts. Run by the friendly Sasahana-san, it is an ideal alternative for households with a snow play area right alongside that is simply supervised. Enjoy the ambience of the lounge/dining area in entrance of a log fireplace with picture home windows over forest and snowy fields. Red Warehouse in Akakura Onsen, Myoko is a family ski lodge with communal self contained amenities right in the heart of the ski village. The lodge is friendly Australian ski club style but with a Japanese twist. Red Warehouse household ski lodge enjoys a suberb ski in, location in Akakura Onsen, Myoko Kogen, just off the main street. It’s a very short walk to eating places, shuttle buses and ski schools/rentals yet solely less than 3 minutes walk/ski to the ski lifts. Staff lodging in Yuzawa consists of self-contained four or six individual apartments ten minutes' walk from Gala. Each house has it's own bathroom and kitchen, though most employees reap the advantages of a meal plan which is out there via Gala. A grocery store and ironmongery store are a brief walk from the accommodation, and the city has a chemist and a convenience store amongst other issues. After the coaching interval, as soon as you have transferred to your house for the remainder of the season, you'll stay in workers accommodation. Australian Museums And Galleries Affiliation Amaga National Convention They're the single most important group of cuneiform textual content ever found, and have formed the foundations of contemporary study of Assyria. This scholar-king's library contained an unparalleled quantity and vary of data. The Ashurbanipal Library Project is making the Library freely obtainable, and researching what this assortment is, and the way and why it was assembled. The collection grew following excavations on the Assyrian sites of Nimrud and Nineveh, which produced giant numbers of stone bas-reliefs together with the well-known Lion Hunt scenes. This battle emphasizes the divide between the Sunni and Shiʿa branches of Islam; Husayn led a resistance in opposition to what the Shiʿa Muslims believed was the Umayyads’ illegitimate rule. The focus of this painting is Husayn’s half brother, ʿAbbas, mounted on a white horse as he stabs a member of Yazid’s military. Individual episodes related to the agonies suffered by Husayn and his companions main as much as and through the battle are illustrated in smaller-scale vignettes on the left. The hereafter is shown on the proper, with Husayn and his companions in heaven above and their opponents in hell under. As collaborative artists, the Lubbesmeyers discover the essential parts of their environment, as translated from literal photographs that live in their minds. Through their inventive process, the twins distill these literal photographs into color and texture. If you have any questions about our identification service, please e mail the department advance of your visit so a member of workers can advise. The Department of the Middle East provides an object identification service. TheHigh Desert Museumis positioned simply 5 minutes south of Bend, Oregon on Hwy 97 and includes a Museum store and café. Open every single day besides the Fourth of July, Thanksgiving, and Christmas. Get a close-up of native wildlife, corresponding to an otter, burrowing owl, porcupine and badger. Turkmenistan The data doesn't often determine you instantly, but it can provide you a more personalised net experience. Click on the different class headings to search out out more and alter our default settings. However, you want to know that blocking some kinds of cookies might impression your expertise on the location and the companies we're in a place to supply. Russian is given the standing of "the language of interethnical communication." In 1990 nearly half the inhabitants earned wages under the official poverty line, which was 100 rubles per thirty days at that time. Only 3.four percent of the inhabitants obtained more than 300 rubles a month in 1990. In the three years after the onset of inflation in 1991, real wages dropped by forty seven.6 %, which caused a decline in the usual of residing for most residents. In 1990 Turkmen was declared the official language of the nation, and the transition from Russian to Turkmen was to be accomplished by January 1, 1996. However, given the ethnic diversity of the nation and the lack of up to date technical vocabulary in the Turkmen language, Russian continues to be generally used by many people, including Turkmen, in urban areas. In May 1992, it was introduced that Turkmenistan would change to a Latin based mostly, Turkish modified script. Geologists set it on hearth in 1971 to try to cease the spread of methane, and it has been on hearth ever since. It is an attractive sight that ought to positively be in your bucket list of places to go. However as it's in Turkmenistan, it is quite hard to entry as it is quite difficult to obtain a visa.The Turkmen authorities does hope it's going to turn into a preferred tourist attraction and it has the potential. It is strongly really helpful that you apply for a Turkmenistan visa earlier than travelling to Turkmenistan. Festivals & Holidays In Turkmeistan Some public holidays mirror Turkmenistan’s cultural milieu, while others centre on national occasions. Like many international locations within the region, Turkmenistan celebrates the spring festival of Nōrūz. The Islamic holidays of Eid al-Fitr and Eid al-Adha are likewise observed as public holidays. A day of remembrance is held on October 6 to pay respects to the victims of the devastating 1948 earthquake in Ashgabat. Each spring, greater than 200 cherry trees on the Brooklyn Botanic Garden are in full bloom. To have fun, the backyard hosts the weekend-long Cherry Blossom Festival, known by its Japanese name Sakura Matsuri. During the pageant, visitors enjoy scores of events celebrating Japanese tradition including J-pop live shows, traditional Japanese music and dance, taiko drumming, martial arts, bonsai-pruning workshops, tea ceremonies and manga artwork. National Museum of History, which contains a sizeable number of reveals representing 50,000 years of Turkmenistan’s historical past. Another museum, housed within the gold-domed Palace of Knowledge, celebrates and glorifies Niyazov. The city is full of marble edifices and golden statues, most of which had been erected throughout Niyazov’s presidency. Crazy for kites, Bali paints the sky in the course of the month of July with the annual three-day Kite Festival. Biggest is best when it comes to the kite flying competitions in Indonesia. Inquire essential information on occasions in Turkmenistan, such as finding the best occasion and pageant deals previous to leaving Indonesia. It wouldn’t be New Year’s Eve without the crystal ball drop in Times Square. In typical years, throngs collect in the surrounding streets to watch the performances and countdown to midnight, however the NYC event that ushered in 2021 was mostly a digital one. There is even one that has the former president, Saparmurat Niyazov using a horse, looking nearly heroic. Presently, the nation is pretty isolated from different nations and, tourism activities were minimal even before the COVID-19 pandemic. Unlike much of the rest of the world, Bali rings within the new yr in silence. Nyepi begins three days earlier than the New Year with a cleansing ritual, adopted by a fascinating exorcism ceremony. Travelogues from Remote Lands is an online journey magazine that includes news, views, and critiques on the world of journey in Asia. Now more than ever discerning travelers need a sense of area and a feeling that where they're is really unique. In this Distance by Design issue, we look to the future of travel in the coming year, focusing on wellbeing, open areas, islands, wildlife, and private jet travel. The Means To Open A Present Shop In Your Lodge If you need a peek at Uzbek luxurious, look no further than the Tosh-Hovli Palace, which was built in the first half of the 19th century. Wander via elaborately adorned courtyards linked by labyrinthian corridors. You could spend about half a day shopping in Hanoi for silk objects like scarves, silk clothes, wall hangings, luggage and so on. If you have publish trip lodging booked with us, additionally, you will need to arrange excursions to further discover Ashgabat. You may seek the guidance of your Turkmen leader on what to book and what to do for your post tour days at an extra expense. Otherwise, you will not be allowed to depart your resort and not using a information in Ashgabat. Take a 40-minute drive to Merv, also called Margiana or Margush, and enjoy some time to explore Turkmenistan's most recognised web site. This is a giant, uncharasmatic lodge with rooms that are a bit shabby, but a good price range choice all the same. Located subsequent to the American embassy and might be your best mixture of price and quality. Yildiz lodge has a wonderful bar and restaurant on the top ground. In the primary ground, the Museum houses displays of silver jewellery for ladies and horses, and replicas of the golden bull- and wolf-head sculptures from Altyn Depe. Cable car, opened in 2006, climbing as much as 1290 meters, offering spectacular views over town with the desert in the background. Eating Places & Cafes Dining options include streetside stalls and cafes, non-public eating places, chaikhanas and, best of all, personal properties. You'll discover a variety of Russian and European beer . From a fresh pot, the primary cup of tea is usually poured away after which a piala of tea is poured out and returned twice into the pot to brew the tea. Kaimak Pure sweet cream, skimmed from fresh milk that has sat in a single day. A wickedly tasty breakfast item, that's wonderful with honey. Central Asians are keen on dried fruits and nuts, notably apricots and apricot stones, which when cracked open have a pith that tastes like pistachios. At any time of year you may discover delicious walnuts, peanuts, raisins and almonds, plus great jams (sea-buckthorn jam is an actual treat) and wonderful mountain honey . Wilbur and Salvador were our butlers who had been amazing. Additionally, we had a great time with the Recreation team. In Turkmenistan, Backed Meals Comes With Strings Hooked Up This research report has been ready utilizing the confirmed WMStrategy's methodology, including a blend of qualitative and quantitative data. The info comes from official sources and insights from market specialists , gathered by semi-structured interviews. For this explicit report, more than 10 market expert interviews have been carried out with consultants from the main market companies (producers, distributors, retailers, suppliers, and so on.). The full listing of interviewed experts and an in depth methodology can be found upon request. Turkmenistan’s economic system stays one of the most repressed in the Index. In some circumstances, if residents do not handle to buy their monthly allotment earlier than the tip of the month, they had been no longer eligible for that month’s allotment. In Ashgabat, observers have lately reported shoppers being pressured to buy undesirable goods that they may not be ready to afford, corresponding to costly rice or bottled water, at elevated prices to be allowed buy staples similar to cooking oil on the subsidized value. Browse 273 turkmenistan market inventory photos and images obtainable, or seek for kyrgyzstan to find extra great inventory photos and photos. Republic of Turkmenistan is situated in Central Asia, bordering the Caspian Sea, between Iran and Kazakhstan. The country's natural assets are petroleum, natural fuel, coal, sulfur, and salt. These financial complexity rankings use 6 digit exports categorized based on the HS96 classification. We think about solely international locations with inhabitants of at least 1 million and exports of at least $1 billion, and products with world commerce over $500 million. To discover completely different rankings and vary these parameters visit the customized rankings part. The high export alternatives for Turkmenistan according to the relatedness index, are Crude Petroleum (0.067), Gold (0.054), Insect Resins (0.052), Other Oily Seeds (0.05), and Other Nuts (0.05). Turkmenistan Adventure Tours, Journeys & Journey Carry the name and handle of your hotel in Turkmen to indicate to drivers to return back. In addition you need to pay an additional tax for the government sponsored fuel costs, relying on the distance of your travel in Turkmenistan. Khoja Alem Baba is located near the city of Kaka, about a hundred thirty km south east of Ashgabat. Travelers ought to be prepared for journey restrictions to be enforce with little or no advance notice. Embassy Ashgabat for added data on these new measures. The constructing reminds me of Dubai’s Burj al-Arab; not only is it the fanciest resort on the town, it’s additionally one of Ashgabat’s iconic, futuristic buildings. This UFO-like construction from Soviet instances looks like it just landed throughout from Ak-Altyn resort once I look via the window the primary morning in Ashgabat. As we’re not keen on performing animals, we’re satisfied with seeing this cool construction from the surface. This isn't just any guide, you see, but the Book of the Soul, aka Turkmenbashi’s autobiography and ponderings. Every evening at 20.00 hrs, the quilt opens and a recording from the book is performed. My first thought on seeing Ashgabat was how much it reminded me of Astana . 搬家 , futuristic structure, lit up in each colour of the rainbow at night. If you're male, try to not walk with a female companion - police might think of this of walking with a prostitute and might simply arrest you. A "tourism tax" of US$ 2 per day was introduced in August 2017 and count on it to be added to your lodge bill. Not many Turkmens could have a primary understanding of English, even in the capital metropolis. Turkmenistan has no much less than one every day prepare between main cities within the country. Tickets cannot be purchased online and trains fill up fast so make sure to get one prematurely. Train classes are typical for the ex-Soviet Union however most of soviet trains have been changed with modern Chinese air-conditioned cars. Flights are subsidised, and due to gas costs, extraordinarily cheap. Central Asia It is the one former Soviet republic to have a constantly constructive trade steadiness because the collapse of the Soviet Union. Turkmenistan has a crucial shortage of industrial capacity to process its agricultural merchandise and natural assets, a state of affairs that has deteriorated considerably since 1991. Turkmenistan's 2006 oil production dropped by 0.5 million tons in 2005 to 9 million tons. With the 2006 harvest of 850,000 tons, Turkmenistan is the second largest cotton producer within the former Soviet Union after Uzbekistan. Turkmenistan was largely made up of nomadic tribes when it received its independence, and the nation continues to revere horses. It has a nationwide vacation in honor of them and horses and riders carry out daring tricks in year-round reveals across the country, as under. And the capital city, Ashgabat, was noted by the Guinness Book of World Records as the house of the most white marble-clad buildings in the world. A picture taken on May 3, 2014, reveals individuals visiting "The Gateway to Hell," an enormous burning gas crater within the coronary heart of Turkmenistan's Karakum desert. He follows within the footsteps of the country's first president, Saparmurat Niyazov, who named the month of January after himself, constructed a $50 million theme park and told people to look after their teeth by chewing on bones. A 69-foot gold leaf statue of Berdymukhamedov riding a horse was unveiled in the capital metropolis of Ashgabat in 2016 — called "The Protector." The country doesn't allow many individuals in, and its president is a fan of exhibiting off by way of picture ops and gold statues. I Stayed In Turkmenistan In A Hotel Run By Secret Police It is very straightforward to search out suitable accommodation in Ashgabat at an inexpensive price. You can get pleasure from a cushty keep for as cheap as $10. If you may be fortunate, then you may get lodging at a less expensive fee. You can get a transit visa — however that’ll solely provide you with three to five days within the nation . Travelling from Iran and must guide a resort room in Ashgabat or different cities Turkmenistan? Open supply journey information to Turkmenistan, that includes up-to-date info on sights, resorts, eating places, nightlife, journey suggestions and more. It being unclear if our room was bugged, as many hotels, cafés and public places in Ashgabat are, I determined to maintain my counsel as to my first impressions. Eating out is likely one of the many pleasures of visiting Turkmenistan. After a protracted day on the seashore, you'll be absolutely rested and may enjoy a enjoyable evening out in Aruba. Dance the night time away at certainly one of our electrifying nightclubs. When the good and cozy Aruban solar sets, the cool evening breezes carry the sounds of laughter, dance, and Caribbean rhythms. No longer a Sofitel however still one of the best hotels in Ashgabat. Location is right subsequent to the Presidential Palace, so near all of the city’s primary sights.

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Events 9.9 (after 1900)

1914 – World War I: The creation of the Canadian Automobile Machine Gun Brigade, the first fully mechanized unit in the British Army. 1922 – The Greco-Turkish War effectively ends with Turkish victory over the Greeks in Smyrna. 1923 – Mustafa Kemal Atatürk, the founder of the Republic of Turkey, founds the Republican People's Party. 1924 – Hanapepe massacre occurs on Kauai, Hawaii. 1936 – The crews of Portuguese Navy frigate NRP Afonso de Albuquerque and destroyer Dão mutinied against the Salazar dictatorship's support of General Franco's coup and declared their solidarity with the Spanish Republic. 1939 – World War II: The Battle of Hel begins, the longest-defended pocket of Polish Army resistance during the German invasion of Poland. 1939 – Burmese national hero U Ottama dies in prison after a hunger strike to protest Britain's colonial government. 1940 – George Stibitz pioneers the first remote operation of a computer. 1940 – Treznea Massacre in Transylvania. 1942 – World War II: A Japanese floatplane drops incendiary bombs on Oregon. 1943 – World War II: The Allies land at Salerno and Taranto, Italy. 1944 – World War II: The Fatherland Front takes power in Bulgaria through a military coup in the capital and armed rebellion in the country. A new pro-Soviet government is established. 1945 – Second Sino-Japanese War: The Empire of Japan formally surrenders to China. 1947 – First case of a computer bug being found: A moth lodges in a relay of a Harvard Mark II computer at Harvard University. 1948 – Kim Il Sung declares the establishment of the Democratic People's Republic of Korea (North Korea). 1954 – The 6.7 Mw  Chlef earthquake shakes northern Algeria with a maximum Mercalli intensity of XI (Extreme). At least 1,243 people were killed and 5,000 were injured. 1956 – Elvis Presley appears on The Ed Sullivan Show for the first time. 1965 – The United States Department of Housing and Urban Development is established. 1965 – Hurricane Betsy makes its second landfall near New Orleans, leaving 76 dead and $1.42 billion ($10–12 billion in 2005 dollars) in damages, becoming the first hurricane to cause over $1 billion in unadjusted damage. 1966 – The National Traffic and Motor Vehicle Safety Act is signed into law by U.S. President Lyndon B. Johnson. 1969 – In Canada, the Official Languages Act comes into force, making French equal to English throughout the Federal government. 1969 – Allegheny Airlines Flight 863 collides in mid-air with a Piper PA-28 Cherokee over Moral Township, Shelby County, Indiana, killing all 83 people on board both aircraft. 1970 – A British airliner is hijacked by the Popular Front for the Liberation of Palestine and flown to Dawson's Field in Jordan. 1971 – The four-day Attica Prison riot begins, eventually resulting in 39 dead, most killed by state troopers retaking the prison. 1972 – In Kentucky's Mammoth Cave National Park, a Cave Research Foundation exploration and mapping team discovers a link between the Mammoth and Flint Ridge cave systems, making it the longest known cave passageway in the world. 1988 – Vietnam Airlines Flight 831 crashes in Khu Khot, Thailand, while on approach to Don Muang International Airport, killing 76. 1990 – Batticaloa massacre: Massacre of 184 Tamil civilians by the Sri Lankan Army in Batticaloa District. 1991 – Tajikistan declares independence from the Soviet Union. 1993 – Israeli–Palestinian peace process: The Palestine Liberation Organization officially recognizes Israel as a legitimate state. 1994 – Space Shuttle program: Space Shuttle Discovery is launched on STS-64. 2009 – The Dubai Metro, the first urban train network in the Arabian Peninsula, is ceremonially inaugurated. 2012 – The Indian space agency puts into orbit its heaviest foreign satellite yet, in a streak of 21 consecutive successful PSLV launches. 2015 – Elizabeth II becomes the longest reigning monarch of the United Kingdom. 2016 – The government of North Korea conducts its fifth and reportedly biggest nuclear test. World leaders condemn the act, with South Korea calling it "maniacal recklessness".

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If you don't mind my asking, which states have you been to?

Ooh! Um. I’ve been meaning to figure this out exactly, so… let’s go down the list:

Alabama: yes! I’ve spent a total of a few weeks there, between visiting friends and a couple of work trips.

Alaska: nope!

Arizona: yes! Work trip to Phoenix for a week.

Arkansas: sorta! Possibly not overnight - this might have just been a drive-through on a road trip.

California: sorta! Airports only, alas. One layover at LAX, several at SFO.

Colorado: yes! Several weeks in total, between Denver (including getting stuck at the airport overnight), Boulder, and a conference in Breckenridge. Also got to do some long hikes at Rocky Mountain and Black Canyon of the Gunnisons National Parks.

Connecticut: nope!

Delaware: nope!

Florida: yes! Spent a few days there for the final space shuttle launch, with bonus Universal Studios.

Georgia: sorta! Another airports-only: flown through ATL many a time.

Hawaii: yes! My parents started saving early on so the whole family could go out to Kauai for their 25th anniversary (or rather, the Christmas a few months after). It was amazingly beautiful!

Idaho: yes! Boise stopover on a road trip.

Illinois: yes! One or two nights on road trips.

Indiana: yes! Stopovers on road trips, visited friends outside of Indy for a few days, and also two CR Live shows!

Iowa: yes! My brother lived there for a couple years, so there was at least a week there where we helped him move in.

Kansas: yes! Mostly stopovers on stormchasing trips. I remember standing outside at one motel during a giant lightning storm (NOT RECOMMENDED but very cool).

Kentucky: yes! A few days here and there, also on roadtrips.

Louisiana: yes! Week-long conference in New Orleans.

Maine: yes! Several days eating lots of lobster en route to the Maritimes.

Maryland: yes! I lived there for about two months and worked there for another month when I was living in Virginia.

Massachusetts: nope! But I’ll be going for a week in January.

Michigan: yes! Several overnights on road trips.

Minnesota: yes! More road trip stops, but also an overnight in Minneapolis due to airport mix-ups.

Mississippi: nope!

Missouri: yes! Hung out briefly in Kansas City on a slow day of a stormchasing trip.

Montana: yes! The most accessible state from where I lived in Canada (only a seven-hour drive! ack.), so we spent several weekends when I was a teen in places like Billings and Bozeman.

Nebraska: yes! I learned how to play poker in a hotel room in Lincoln on a slow stormchasing day.

Nevada: nope!

New Hampshire: yes! Overnight stop en route to the Maritimes. Is that where a random lady at a gas station gave me her 60s-style sunglasses? Very possibly.

New Jersey: sorta! I think we drove through en route elsewhere but didn’t stop.

New Mexico: nope! But I have a week-long conference there in October.

New York: yes! A few overnight stops in upstate New York—Albany is super pretty! Haven’t been to NYC apart from the airport, though.

North Carolina: yes! Road trip stopover again.

North Dakota: yes! A couple road trips ended up there for the night, in Minot and Fargo.

Ohio: yes! Overnights in the state on road trips.

Oklahoma: yes! Lived there for two years, plus extra stops for the stomchasing trip and a few work trips before I moved there. Tornadoes, man.

Oregon: yes! Weeklong conference in Portland.

Pennsylvania: yes! Lived there for five years, plus a weeklong conference in Pittsburg before I moved there.

Rhode Island: nope!

South Carolina: sorta! I might be forgetting a road trip stopover, but otherwise it’s just airports.

South Dakota: yes! Stayed in Deadwood overnight (very weird place), and also admired the Black Hills.

Tennessee: yes! Road trip stopovers (I remember a tornado warning one night at a hotel), plus a weeklong conference in Nashville.

Texas: yes! Family driving trip to Fort Worth and Austin when I lived in OK, also a weeklong conference in Austin.

Utah: yes! Lots of SLC airport layovers, but also some spectacular hikes in Arches and Canyonlands national parks.

Vermont: yes! One roadtrip stopover and a weeklong conference in Stowe because one of the conference organizers was obsessed with Heady Topper.

Virginia: yes! Lived on the VA side of the border just outside DC for about a month with my boss when my housing in the Baltimore suburbs kind of exploded a bit.

Washington: yes! A few months, plus assorted family trips.

West Virginia: yes! Staying overnight on a road trip.

Wisconsin: yes! Road trip stopovers, plus a weeklong conference in Madison.

Wyoming: yes! Overnight on the way to Colorado a couple times.

So that’s… 37/50 states I’ve at least stayed in overnight, 42/50 states I’ve at least set foot in, and 8/50 states I’ve yet to visit (two of which I’m going to visit in 2020). Of the remaining 6, Alaska is top of my list. And I need to see the parts of California that aren’t the airports. A lot of these come from a couple of road trips: my dad had a work trip in DC once and we just… drove there from western Canada and took a different route on the way back. I also had a stormchasing trip from Alberta down to Oklahoma, and we tended to dip into the US whenever we traveled across Canada (e.g., when I moved out to Quebec). Incredibly lucky to have had a job that’s bounced me all over the country without any money coming out of my own pocket.

My Canadian province record is a lot sadder. I really have been in the US too long…

Prettiest scenery, for me, is Utah followed closely by central Pennsylvania.

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