"Like being taken around by a savvy local." -The New York Times "Little fluff and lots of fun." -Boston Globe "Hipper and savvier than other guides." -Diversion magazine Are you tired of cliche-ridden guidebooks packed with promotional fluff? Then move over to the IRREVERENT GUIDES-the travel series that no tourist board would dare to recommend. Look inside for the lowdown on: Hotels that make you glad it rains all the time What Seattle envies about Portland, and why Portland wishes it could be more like its northern neighbor Must-see places like the Portland grade school that serves excellent pizza and beer, and the Sleepless in Seattle houseboat Where to rub elbows with Bill Gates, Paul Allen, and their minions of Microsoft millionaires How to dress down to fit in with the "Aggresively Plain" Northwest fashion scene And much more
This guide was the perfect companion to our trip to Portland and Seattle this summer. Devoid of all cheesy tourguide advice and tells it like it is - what's cool, what's just not worth the time, and what is not worth the expense. The only thing we found lacking was a comprehensive list of breakfast and lunch spots and things to do outside the downtown areas.
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