Britany Robinson
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Portland, OR, United States
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Past articles by Britany:
How to be fashionable without destroying the planet
These 8 sustainable fashion tips will help you cultivate a personal style without a massive carbon footprint. → Read More
The green dream of Portland
Decades ago, Portland, Oregon established an image as the most environmentally friendly city in the world. But is the progressive city’s progress still too slow? → Read More
I bought a house—and then moved into a van
I would rent out my house as a vacation home and hit the road whenever it was booked. I could be a homeowner with freedom. A van dweller with stability. → Read More
A single woman’s guide to living alone
"Without a boyfriend or a roommate, I felt myself turning inward, into myself, into my home." → Read More
My 20-mile walk around Portland
`Walking is how I’ve come to understand not only cities, but my place within them` → Read More
A New Deal photographer’s forgotten Portland
Minor White’s photographs reveal a Portland you never knew existed. → Read More
The dangers of dating while broke
If he wants to split the check, my credit card might be declined. → Read More
The surprising weight of the micro-breakup
Even when you're not exclusive, a split can leave a mark. → Read More
All the single homeowners
Two cultural movements, minimalism and singledom, are now colliding within some American lives. Case-in-point: My decision to purchase a home in Portland, Oregon, inspired by and made in spite of my single status. → Read More
All the single homeowners
Two cultural movements, minimalism and singledom, are now colliding within some American lives. Case-in-point: My decision to purchase a home in Portland, Oregon, inspired by and made in spite of my single status. → Read More
It’s not about romance. These singles want a parenting partner, not a life partner.
Why some people are teaming up to be platonic parents together. → Read More
Historic house research: 7 steps to learning the story of your home
Researching your historic home is an exciting, albeit tedious, process; follow these basic steps to start digging into the past of the place you call home. → Read More
Historic house research: 7 steps to learning the story of your home
Researching your historic home can be an exciting process—follow these basic steps to start digging into the past of the place you call home. → Read More
2017 will be my year of dating friends
When dating doesn’t go well, it’s friends who show us that our lives can be full of love, even when we’re single. → Read More
Just when I’m about to leave town, I fall for someone new
When I’m planning a big trip or cross-country move, I’m full of excitement. And that makes me more attractive. → Read More
I’m an introvert, but after this election, I can’t stay quiet
Just because I don’t feel comfortable voicing my opinions in front of groups, doesn’t mean they’re not useful. → Read More
Deconstructing Portland
Portland, Oregon is in the midst of a population boom, but the notoriously well-planned city is having trouble adjusting to the influx. Preservationists are hoping a first-of-its-kind ordinance can save some of what makes Portland so special. → Read More
Britany Robinson Profile and Activity
Britany Robinson is a freelance writer with endless curiosity for the people who make places unique. When she’s not tied to her computer, she’s exploring the mountains of the Pacific Northwest with her dog. → Read More
Monogamy was failing me. Was polyamory the answer?
I’d been failing to find honesty in others. But perhaps I wasn't being honest with myself. → Read More
“It was crazy sh*t”: Ayahuasca, vomiting and my search for a spiritual experience
I traveled into the jungle to try the fabled hallucinogen. I found something -- but not what I expected → Read More