Portland has done it again. It has a big magazine talking about it. This time in a most positive light. The Rose City is now being named one of the top spots to visit around the globe. That’s right, around the globe.
TIME magazine has been around for a long time. It is many people’s favorite magazine. According to TIME, the publication asked for nominations for places from its international network of correspondents and contributors, with an eye toward those offering new and exciting experiences.
The list of World’s Greatest Places of 2022 in more than the traditional cities. It includes the Great Barrier Reef, Seoul and The Arctic.
TIME waxed poetic in their build up to the list.
“As persistent as the challenges of life in 2022 is the hope that understanding and human connection can be found through travel,” said TIME.
The mag continued, “So, with much of the global population now vaccinated against COVID-19, world travelers are again hitting the road—and the skies. The hospitality industry is reopening and excited to safely welcome them and revitalize local communities.”
Why Portland? Due to Portland’s commitment to planet Earth, with new infrastructure for cyclists and walkers. “The Earl Blumenauer Bicycle and Pedestrian Bridge opens July 31 and will connect the Central Eastside and Lloyd neighborhoods; the new, earthquake-resilient Ned Flanders Crossing pedestrian bridge (The Simpsons creator Matt Groening was raised in Portland) connects the Northwest and Pearl districts; and Tilikum Crossing carries trains, buses, streetcars, cyclists, and pedestrians over the Willamette River,” added TIME.
TIME’s 2022 list includes one other destination in the Pacific Northwest — Canada’s Tofino in British Columbia — and four other U.S. destinations. Also mentioned was the success of Portland International Airport (PDX). At the airport, PDX is undergoing major renovations and recently debuted a sensory room designed for travelers with anxiety and those on the autism spectrum.
Toronto, Jamaica, and San Francisco were also some places that made the list. I can’t help to wonder if anyone from Time has ever stepped foot in downtown Portland?
