FX Excursions

FX Excursions offers the chance for once-in-a-lifetime experiences in destinations around the world.

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Associate Editor & Copy Editor

Patricia Vanikiotis

Serving as associate editor and copy editor at FXExpress Publications, Inc., since 2008, Patricia Vanikiotis turned a love of literature and writing into a first career as a secondary language arts teacher and, later, as an editor and writer for several clients in the travel and publishing sectors. Based in Southern Oregon, Vanikiotis shares her love of the Pacific Northwest; gardening; good food and wine; and, of course, travel in her weekly Global Traveler blogs.

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Cheese and More

May 9, 2026

Solo Road Trip

Apr 25, 2026

Starting Off the OSF Season Right

Apr 11, 2026

Freaky Friday: The Musical

Mar 28, 2026

Brandi Carlile’s The Human Tour

Mar 21, 2026

Dining in Multnomah Village

Mar 14, 2026
Mar 7, 2026

The Magic of Children’s Theater

I recently got to witness in person the magic and delight that live children's theater can provide to its young audience members. On two successive weekends I saw a puppet show production of a story based on the old French folktale, Stone Soup, followed by a play built around a favorite children's book character, Curious George. Both shows really drew in their audiences and proved that although most kids these days spend a lot of time engaging with screens, they happily and easily slip into make-believe worlds presented to them in live theater performances.

An Adults-Only Resort for All the Milestone Moments

On Saturday, Feb.14, Devossion by Live Aqua celebrated its grand opening, marking a significant milestone for Grupo Posadas and the Live Aqua brand. This adults-only resort focuses on celebration, authentic Mexican experiences and elevated hospitality — perfectly situated in the heart of the Riviera Maya.

Feb 21, 2026

The Joys of Community Reading

I've been a member of the Jackson County Library Foundation board for nearly two years now, and it's helped me connect more deeply with my community while allowing me to support what I believe is a vital resource in any community: public libraries. Our foundation secures and stewards resources to support and enhance the 15 branches of Jackson County Library Services, funding key programs, advanced technology and improvements to library spaces beyond what public funding through taxes can provide. One of the programs the foundation supports is the annual Rogue Reads program, running every winter with the goal of building connections between community members (and encouraging reading, of course!).