Dana Bach / Eco Akamai ✈️🌴🌅

September 2025 + You Belong Here — Eco Akamai In September, it was announced that federal troops were to be sent to our city to “protect War ravaged Portland.” Portland showed up, sometimes in inflatable frog costumes, to resist and many judges ...

My September Blog Post + You Belong Here! www.ecoakamai.com/blog/septemb... #blogpost #youbelonghere #portland #oregon #wheredoyouwanttogotoday #travel #wanderlust #adventure #explore #vacation #adventuresinnature #travelblogger #traveladvisor #ecoakamai #yolo #travellivelove

36 Hours in Asunción, Paraguay (Published 2024) For the adventurous traveler, the Paraguayan capital’s off-the-radar quality is its strongest asset.

Today I am dreaming of Asuncion, Paraguay! www.nytimes.com/interactive/... #asuncion #paraguay #36hours #nyt #wheredoyouwanttogotoday #travel #wanderlust #adventure #explore #vacation #adventuresinnature #travelblogger #traveladvisor #ecoakamai #yolo #travellivelove

The Best Places to Go in North America and the Caribbean in 2026 For exhilarating biking trails, wild coastlines, and a neon-lit, all-American road trip.

Check out the Portland, Oregon feature! Go for exciting art + culinary projects that tell a fresh story www.cntraveler.com/story/best-p... #portland #oregon #pdxeats #travel #wanderlust #adventure #explore #vacation #adventuresinnature #travelblogger #traveladvisor #ecoakamai #yolo #travellivelove

Former VP Kamala Harris calls Trump National Guard deployment an ‘abhorrent assault’ in Portland book talk Former Vice President Kamala Harris' visit comes as the Rose City is at the center of a high-profile court fight over President Donald Trump's attempts to deploy National Guard troops to protect the I...

An Awe-Some night with #kamalaharris and she reminded us all of the power of an individual to make change. TY @literary-arts.org www.opb.org/article/2025... #bethechange #portland #oregon #literaryarts #booktour #107days #democrat #bluewave

The Orient Express is returning to the tracks in 2027 – here’s a first look The iconic service is relaunching with revamped art deco carriages

The Orient Express Train is coming back! www.timeout.com/news/the-ori... #orientexpress #train #traintravel #europe #wheredoyouwanttogotoday #travel #wanderlust #adventure #explore #vacation #adventuresinnature #travelblogger #traveladvisor #ecoakamai #yolo #travellivelove

Pink Dolphins, Piranhas, and Wine-Paired Tasting Menus—Sailing the Peruvian Amazon on a New Luxury Riverboat The newly launched 'Pure Amazon' from high-end operator Abercrombie & Kent takes guests on the ultimate floating safari through the lush, flora- and fauna-filled Peruvian Amazon rainforest.

Pink Dolphins, Piranhas, and Wine-Paired Tasting Menus—Sailing the Peruvian Amazon on a New Luxury Riverboat
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36 Hours Kauai, Hawaii: Things to Do and See With its pristine jungles and small towns, this Hawaiian island retains the unmanicured charm of Old Polynesia with few modern intrusions.

Today I am dreaming of Kauai, Hawaii! www.nytimes.com/interactive/... #kauai #hawaii #36hours #nyt #wheredoyouwanttogotoday #travel #wanderlust #adventure #explore #vacation #adventuresinnature #travelblogger #traveladvisor #ecoakamai #yolo #travellivelove

36 Hours in Belgrade (Published 2019)

Today I am dreaming of Belgrade, Serbia! www.nytimes.com/2019/11/21/t... #belgrade #serbia #36hours #nyt #wheredoyouwanttogotoday #travel #wanderlust #adventure #explore #vacation #adventuresinnature #travelblogger #traveladvisor #ecoakamai #yolo #travellivelove

August 2025 & Soaking Up Summer — Eco Akamai August was full of adventure! I started the month with a trip to Southern California, traveling with one son to visit another — and finally made it to Channel Islands National Park ! It was my first ...

Enjoy my blog post from August! www.ecoakamai.com/blog/august-... #summer #summerfun #wheredoyouwanttogotoday #travel #wanderlust #adventure #explore #vacation #adventuresinnature #travelblogger #traveladvisor #ecoakamai #yolo #travellivelove

Our Favorite Sustainable Restaurants in Portland - EverOut Portland Our Favorite Sustainable Restaurants in Portland - Spots for Earth Day 2023 and Beyond

I love exploring Portland's restaurants! everout.com/portland/art... #pdxeats #portland #oregon #wheredoyouwanttogotoday #travel #wanderlust #adventure #explore #vacation #adventuresinnature #travelblogger #traveladvisor #ecoakamai #yolo #travellivelove

Charming Small Towns, National Parks, and Road Trips: 18 Beautiful Places to Travel for Fall Foliage Calling all leaf-peepers.

Charming Small Towns, National Parks, and Road Trips: 18 Beautiful Places to Travel for Fall Foliage www.afar.com/magazine/bes... #fallfoliage #fall #sweaterweather #travel #wanderlust #adventure #explore #vacation #adventuresinnature #travelblogger #traveladvisor #ecoakamai #yolo #travellivelove

36 Hours in Chicago (Published 2023) Cycle miles of urban trails, tour a restored Frank Lloyd Wright masterwork and catch golden hour along Lake Michigan.

Today I am dreaming of Chicago, Illinois! www.nytimes.com/interactive/... #chicago #illinois #36hurs #nyt #wheredoyouwanttogotoday #travel #wanderlust #adventure #explore #vacation #adventuresinnature #travelblogger #traveladvisor #ecoakamai #yolo #travellivelove

36 Hours in Buenos Aires (Published 2023) Buenos Aires, Argentina’s capital, can feel overwhelming. But elegance can be found everywhere.

Today I am dreaming of Buenos Aires, Argentina! www.nytimes.com/interactive/... #buenosaires #argentina #36hours #nyt #wheredoyouwanttogotoday #travel #wanderlust #adventure #explore #vacation #adventuresinnature #travelblogger #traveladvisor #ecoakamai #yolo #travellivelove

36 Hours in Steamboat Springs, Colo. (Published 2023) Winter sports enthusiasts flock to this northwestern Colorado resort town in the Yampa Valley, a spot that is typically blessed with an abundant blanket of low-moisture snow.

Today I am dreaming of Steamboat Springs, Colorado! www.nytimes.com/interactive/... #steamboatsprings #colorado #36hours #nyt #wheredoyouwanttogotoday #travel #wanderlust #adventure #explore #vacation #adventuresinnature #travelblogger #traveladvisor #ecoakamai #yolo #travellivelove

36 Hours in Rotterdam, the Netherlands (Published 2023) With experimental restaurants and avant-garde architecture, the Netherlands’ second-biggest city embodies contemporary urban cool.

Today I am dreaming of Rotterdam, Netherlands! www.nytimes.com/interactive/... #rotterdam #netherlands #36hours #nyt #wheredoyouwanttogotoday #travel #wanderlust #adventure #explore #vacation #adventuresinnature #travelblogger #traveladvisor #ecoakamai #yolo #travellivelove

36 Hours in Savannah, Ga. (Published 2022) Beyond Savannah’s historic homes and serene oaks, discover interactive art exhibitions, insightful perspectives on the city’s Black history and a thriving midtown nightlife scene.

Today I am dreaming of Savannah, Georgia! www.nytimes.com/interactive/... #savannah #georgia #nyt #36hours #wheredoyouwanttogotoday #travel #wanderlust #adventure #explore #vacation #adventuresinnature #travelblogger #traveladvisor #ecoakamai #yolo #travellivelove

The Restaurant List 2024 (Published 2024) Our 50 favorite places in America right now.

A delicious list indeed! 2024 Restaurant List. NYT's 50 favorite places in America right now. Going to go to L'Orange and Yaowaear in Portland. www.nytimes.com/interactive/... #pdxeats #portland #nyt #travel #wanderlust #adventure #explore #vacation #traveladvisor #ecoakamai #yolo #travellivelove

36 Hours in Chiang Mai, Thailand: Things to Do and See A tranquil respite from Bangkok, this northern Thai city offers ancient temples, art markets, a prolific jazz and live-music scene, and fiery, fresh cuisine.

Today I am dreaming of Chiang Mai, Thailand! www.nytimes.com/interactive/... #chiangmai #thailand #36hours #nyt #wheredoyouwanttogotoday #travel #wanderlust #adventure #explore #vacation #adventuresinnature #travelblogger #traveladvisor #ecoakamai #yolo #travellivelove

36 Hours in Basel (Published 2020)

Today I am dreaming of Basel, Switzerland! www.nytimes.com/2020/02/20/t... #36hours #nuy #basel #switzerland #wheredoyouwanttogotoday #travel #wanderlust #adventure #explore #vacation #adventuresinnature #travelblogger #traveladvisor #ecoakamai #yolo #travellivelove

Not All National Parks Remain Open in the Shutdown. Here’s What to Know.

I love our National Parks! www.nytimes.com/2025/10/05/u... #parkchaser #adventuresinnature #naturelover #ecotherapy #healinginnature #nationalparklove #nationalparks #NPS #nationalparkservice #findyourpark #breastcancersurvivor #yolo

Pan Am Is Returning to Africa for the First Time in 30 Years With a 19-Day Luxury 'Sky to Safari' Private Jet Experience Pan Am's 2027 journey will take 42 travelers across four countries for a golden-age-style adventure.

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36 Hours in Taipei, Taiwan (Published 2023)

Today I am dreaming of Taipei, Taiwan! www.nytimes.com/interactive/... #taipei #taiwan #36hours #NYT #wheredoyouwanttogotoday #travel #wanderlust #adventure #explore #vacation #adventuresinnature #travelblogger #traveladvisor #ecoakamai #yolo #travellivelove

36 Hours in Porto, Portugal (Published 2016) From its stunning Beaux-Arts station to its cool bars serving Porto’s signature drink, this charming city combines the best of old and new.

Today I am dreaming of Porto, Portugal! www.nytimes.com/interactive/... #porto #portugal #36hours #nyt #wheredoyouwanttogotoday #travel #wanderlust #adventure #explore #vacation #adventuresinnature #travelblogger #traveladvisor #ecoakamai #yolo #travellivelove

How to Spend 4 Days in Berlin, According to Locals The ideal itinerary includes Berlin Wall murals, WWII flea markets, dance clubs, and juicy meats.

How to Spend 4 Days in Berlin, According to Locals
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36 Hours in Córdoba, Spain (Published 2023) Meet history at every turn in this southern Spanish city with Roman ruins, spectacular Moorish architecture and a Jewish quarter with picturesque alleys.

Today I am dreaming of Cordoba, Spain! www.nytimes.com/interactive/... #spain #Cordoba #36hours #nyt #wheredoyouwanttogotoday #travel #wanderlust #adventure #explore #vacation #adventuresinnature #travelblogger #traveladvisor #ecoakamai #yolo #travellivelove

12 Standout Luxury Resorts in Costa Rica, From Jungle Hideaways to Beach Retreats From beaches to jungles, these Costa Rica resorts immerse travelers in the country’s most picturesque natural settings.

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36 Hours in Acadiana, Louisiana (Published 2023) Explore Cajun Country, a region where French, Creole, Native American and African traditions come together in a cultural gumbo.

Today I am dreaming of Acadiana, Louisiana! www.nytimes.com/interactive/... #acadiana #louisiana #36hours #nyt #wheredoyouwanttogotoday #travel #wanderlust #adventure #explore #vacation #adventuresinnature #travelblogger #traveladvisor #ecoakamai #yolo #travellivelove

Sun Valley, Idaho — Eco Akamai Sun Valley, Idaho is one of my favorite places to visit—no matter the season! This year, for Nona’s annual birthday trip, we returned to the land of “winter sports under a summer sun.” Sun Valley hold...

Sun Valley, Idaho is magical any season of the year! www.ecoakamai.com/danas-list/s... #sunvalley #idaho #family #makingmemories #wheredoyouwanttogotoday #travel #wanderlust #adventure #explore #vacation #adventuresinnature #travelblogger #traveladvisor #ecoakamai #yolo #travellivelove

8 Truly Brilliant Global Lantern Festivals Worth Traveling for—from Chiang Mai to Nagasaki The colorful events are rooted in ancient cultural traditions.

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Where to Go Every Month of the Year for Better Weather, Fewer Crowds, and the Most Value Hurricane-free Caribbean beaches, empty canals in Venice, and lush safaris—all can be yours in off season.

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