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Your Local Guide to Oregon Travel

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I'm Antonina, pleased to meet you!

I’ve lived in Oregon my whole life (Portland, to be exact). I’ve traveled to 20+ countries yet still find myself eager to land in PDX and uber on home.

I started Oregon Essential as a means to share my passion for Oregon with those visiting the state. I hope you'll join me in discovering everything that makes this place so amazing.

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