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For tourists and locals of Portland, Oregon, see and explore the Rose City as you never have before with this travel-sized illustrated guidebook and journal, all in one."Locals and visitors alike will find this a creative and invaluable guide to help discover—and record—new experiences across the Rose City."
—Powell's Books Staff PickDiscover Portland with this colorfully illustrated tour guide and travel journal, all in one! The Wanderlust Guide series offers a unique way of really getting to know a city, with all its quirks and charms. Inside
Wanderlust Portland you'll find historical tidbits, fun trivia, fill-in lists, and creative prompts, including drawing, writing, photography, a scavenger hunt, and more imaginative ideas. With this guide, you can:
Shop at the Portland Saturday Market and search for unique items.
Relax at Pioneer Courthouse Square and record interesting conversations.
Explore the Brewery Blocks for inspiration to make your own special brew.
Sample from hundreds of food carts and design a food truck menu.
View paintings and murals around Alberta Arts District and create a gallery of artwork.
Embrace the outdoors at the parks of Portland and take a nature walk.
And much more.
Ready for a creative adventure? Grab a pen and some color pencils, bring your phone, and let's go!
List of contents
Introduction
Getting Started
Photo ThemesNorthwest/Southwest: Old Town Chinatown
Southwest: Downtown
Northwest: Pearl District
Northwest: Alphabet District, Nob Hill & Slabtown
Southwest: Goose Hollow, Southwest Hills, Homestead & South Waterfront
Southeast: Sellwood-Moreland
Southeast: Hawthorne District
Southeast: Division/Clinton
Southeast: Central Eastside
Northeast: Alberta Arts District
Northeast: Grant Park & Hollywood
North PortlandPortland Parks
Board Game
The Journal
About the author
Betsy Beier is the author of the Wanderlust Guides, an interactive travel book series that takes readers on a creative adventure through cities like Seattle, Portland, San Francisco, and Los Angeles. She is the creator behind the blog Wanderlust Designer, where she writes and illustrates her travel adventures and shares creative prompts, art basics and tutorials, journal ideas, and more. Betsy has visited almost 40 countries and all 50 US states, but she calls San Carlos, California, home.
Summary
For tourists and locals of Portland, Oregon, see and explore the Rose City as you never have before with this travel-sized illustrated guidebook and journal, all in one.
"Locals and visitors alike will find this a creative and invaluable guide to help discover—and record—new experiences across the Rose City."
—Powell's Books Staff Pick
Discover Portland with this colorfully illustrated tour guide and travel journal, all in one! The Wanderlust Guide series offers a unique way of really getting to know a city, with all its quirks and charms. Inside Wanderlust Portland you'll find historical tidbits, fun trivia, fill-in lists, and creative prompts, including drawing, writing, photography, a scavenger hunt, and more imaginative ideas. With this guide, you can:
Shop at the Portland Saturday Market and search for unique items.
Relax at Pioneer Courthouse Square and record interesting conversations.
Explore the Brewery Blocks for inspiration to make your own special brew.
Sample from hundreds of food carts and design a food truck menu.
View paintings and murals around Alberta Arts District and create a gallery of artwork.
Embrace the outdoors at the parks of Portland and take a nature walk.
And much more.
Ready for a creative adventure? Grab a pen and some color pencils, bring your phone, and let's go!
Foreword
ADVERTISING: boosted social posts and AMS sponsored products ads
AWARDS: PNBA award
EVENTS: virtual/in-person bookstore events and workshops; focus on Portland bookstores
REVIEWS: targeted outreach to Portland/Oregon/CA media, focus on trade, travel, and lifestyle
ONLINE: social media campaign primarily on author’s Instagram; “extras” available for download, such as bookmarks, extra journaling pages, etc.
PROMOTION: email blast to author’s extensive list; DRC available via Edelweiss
TRADESHOWS: giveaways and features at PNBA, ALA
