Amanda Calnan Vowels - Profile and Journalist Details

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Biography

Amanda Calnan Vowels is a Portland, Oregon-based freelance writer and journalist. Her work has covered travel, lifestyle, healthcare, food and beverage, and more. Destination and travel writing has her heart, but she enjoys digging into long-form and public education articles.

Content

Total articles 13

• Amazing Spas, New Hotels, a Buzzing Restaurant Scene—This Pacific Northwest City Is Alive With Fresh Energy

  By Amanda Calnan Vowels| AFAR Verified Activity of all types is bubbling over in Portland, Oregon, a wellness destination for many reasons. For starters, the place is shaped by two mountain-fed rivers that flow through the city, providing pristine water crucial for beloved breweries, ramen shops, and bathhouses. Over the past few years, Portland has embraced a “very open for business” attitude for visitors.

  By Amanda Calnan Vowels · AFAR

  Jan. 30, 2025

• Amazing Spas, New Hotels, a Buzzing Restaurant Scene—This Pacific Northwest City Is Alive With Fresh Energy | Flipboard

  By Amanda Calnan Vowels| Flipboard@ 3 days agoIFCC, looking to renew, makes its Grant and Artist Residency program permanent • Oregon ArtsWatchThe Interstate Firehouse Cultural Center’s Artist Grant and Residency program, originally funded by short-term pandemic relief funding, will become a …Cool architecture event running Jan 31-Mar 27.

  By Amanda Calnan Vowels · Flipboard

  Jan. 30, 2025

• Sunset Bonfires and Colorful Tide Pools Await on a Weekend in Cannon Beach

  By Amanda Calnan Vowels| AFAR Verified After U.S. Navy warship USS Shark sank in 1846, its cannons were spotted off the coast—hence the name Cannon Beach. Photo by Caleb Jones/Unsplash Just 90 minutes due west from Portland, Highway 26 meets U.S. Highway 101 and drops into Cannon Beach. This part of northwestern Oregon feels rugged and alive, where visitors explore tide pools, hike forest trails, and enjoy regional art.

  By Amanda Calnan Vowels · AFAR

  Jun. 03, 2024

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Company Info

AFAR

AFAR Media is an award-winning travel brand based in San Francisco. The company focuses on producing inspirational content related to travel, aiming to engage and inform its audience about various destinations and experiences. In addition to its editorial work, AFAR Media is recognized for its contributions to the travel media industry, providing valuable insights and storytelling that inspire wanderlust.