Quite a few times, mostly thanks to the spouses military service BUT also a few times for the health of it. It can be difficult when you don't know anyone, but its also a refreshing new EVERYTHING. New place to make your own without the colored glasses of someone who's lived there. Never been to Portland, but I've only ever heard great things about it from people that live/visit there. I'm only a few hours south of it and hope to visit someday.