Portland Archives | Modern-Day Nomads

December 20, 2016

Moving to Vancouver, British Columbia on a Working Holiday Visa

I first made the move to Vancouver in British Columbia, Canada in June 2013. It was my first time living overseas and I may…

June 8, 2015

Worldwide Authors + Volunteers wanted for 2015 Wordstock: Portland’s Book Festival

2015 Wordstock Festival submission period is January 5 to July 31, 2015. The 2015 relaunch of Wordstock: Portland’s Book Festival will take place on Saturday,…

August 11, 2014

Portland, OR: Movie Pass Giveaway for advance screening of IFC Films’ “The Trip to Italy” on 8/25

Nomads: Will you be in Portland, Oregon on August 25th? We have 10 pairs of movie passes for an advance screening of “The Trip…

May 25, 2014

The Cure for the Common Cocktail: Mixology with Robert Porter at Sanctuary’s Jade Bar, Phoenix

Whether it be a Dirty Martini or a Moscow Mule, everyone has a favorite, stand-by cocktail that they always defer to. But, what about…

March 28, 2014

New Creative Opps for Travelers in Norway, Australia, NYC, San Francisco, Portland, Michigan

Norway: Professional artists, designers, architects and independent curators invited to apply for A.I.R Programme 2015, 2 to 3-month arts residency from NKD/Nordisk Kunstnarsenter Dalsåsen….

Black Tea flight tasting at Smith Teamaker

March 27, 2014

Artisan Tea Flight Tasting at Steven Smith Teamaker — Portland, Oregon

What’s the perfect accompaniment to a rainy afternoon in Portland? A steamy cup of delicious tea. One of the best places to have one?…

February 3, 2014

MDN featured in ‘Freewheeling as a Modern-Day Nomad, from Remote Ranches to Haunted Hotels’ on Extraordinarium Journal

“To be a nomad is to be on the move. Traditionally, the term has applied to those pastoral people who need to move in…

January 23, 2014

Flight Attendant to Nomad Caretaker: How One Woman is Creating Her Dream Travel Lifestyle

I’ve had the travel bug for most of my life. For childhood vacations, my parents, who were on a tight budget, often took my…

January 2, 2014

Portland, OR: Artists invited to submit proposals for room design in B&B, includes month’s stay + stipend + materials budget

The 1234 House website exists as a Request For Proposals (RFP) to artists, woodworkers, interior designers, etc.., who would be interested in being assigned one…

December 27, 2013

Traveling with a group? Get up to 5 free nights in Jan & Feb at participating HI-USA hostels

Groups of 10 or more who volunteer at least two hours in the local community can stay for free at a participating Hostelling International USA…