Want to go someplace far away on the long weekend? Have we got the trip for you! Come along with FIUTS for our Global Getaway to Portland, Oregon! Explore sights, eat delicious food, go to galleries, enjoy tax-free shopping, hang out at parks, and make new friends from around the world during this exciting trip! Try a famous Voodoo donut or visit the world's largest book store!

Travel from Seattle and spend two nights at a great hostel in the Hawthorne neighbourhood of Portland. FIUTS Facilitators, volunteer student leaders, will offer some fun activities to help you see the city, but your hostel is located in a super hip area close to public transit options so that you have the flexibility to pick and choose your own activities!

Advanced sign-up begins on Tuesday, October 29th at FIUTS office (Schmitz 250)!

Date: Friday, November 29th - Sunday, December 1st

Meeting Location & Time: George Washington Statue at 9 AM on Nov. 29rd

Cost: $130 (including transportation and accommodations)                                   

Who: UW students, Scholars, IELP, Faculty/staff only (who have UW ID)

What to bring: Toiletries, weather appropriate clothing for three days/two nights, and an open mind~

Lodging Info: HI Portland Hawthorne Hostel provides breakfast, full kitchen use, internet, great sustainability practices, and bike rentals. As it is a hostel, you will be in a shared room with multiple bunk beds, but you will have your own bed.

Need more info? FIUTS Facilitators will help you get there safely and have fun, but this is not a fully guided tour! Check out www.travelportland.com for more tourist information about the city. For questions regarding the trip, please contact the FIUTS office.