UPDATED FEB 2020. The Australian Saltwater Crocodile is the largest reptile in the world. It’s the ultimate apex predator who has remained virtually unchanged for millions of years. And, on a personal note, they are my favorite animal. If you are in the Northern Territory and want to see them up close and in the wild, without getting any teeth…
UPDATED FEB 2020. Tonight on the blog, we are venturing out for a little road trip to the Mataranka Thermal Pool. I’m sharing a practical guide on how to plan a day trip there or how to turn it into an overnight trip to break up the drive. You’ll also be able to find what to expect and other safety…
UPDATED FEB 2020. The Territory Wildlife Park is one of my go-to spots to take visitors and even though I’ve been there maybe 15 times over the years, it’s still a place I can go and have a fun time. In my opinion, it’s better than all the parks in and around Darwin and the drive outside of the city is…
UPDATED FEB 2020. It’s Australia week on the blog, and I am kicking it off with a practical guide on how to plan a day trip to Litchfield National Park which is located in the Northern Territory of Australia. If you are planning a visit to Darwin then Litchfield, or Litchy as it is affectionately known, makes for a fun…
UPDATED FEB 2020. The Lanikai Pillbox hike is easily one of the most popular hikes on Oahu and certainly deserves a spot on everyone’s Hawaii bucket list. Today I’m sharing a practical guide to help you plan your own adventure day up to the pillboxes. I hope you find it useful and, as always, if you have any questions, just…
UPDATED FEB 2020. It’s very hard to have a favorite thing to do on an island so beautiful, but snorkeling at Electric Beach a.k.a Kahe Point Beach is high up there for me. The range of underwater wildlife from turtles to dolphins, to colorful fish, to sharks, to eagle rays, and everything in between is something spectacular that always gives…
UPDATED FEB 2020. I had been thinking of doing the Kuliouou Ridge Trail for a while and finally got around to it last weekend. All I can say is that I should’ve done it sooner. It really is a fun hike with such beautiful views at the top. Here’s a practical guide that I hope will be helpful for you…
UPDATED FEB 2020. Yesterday was definitely a Monday-Funday for me as I got to adventure outdoors with my husband in the gorgeous Hawaiian mountains, hiking the long Maunawili Demonstration Trail. Off we went, hiking and chatting, chatting, and hiking. For us, we both do not enjoy sitting still and being indoors at all, so this was the perfect way to…
UPDATED FEB 2020. Happy hump day! Well, yesterday was hump day for most Monday – Friday workers, but today is hump day for me and boy, am I looking forward to the weekend! Actually, I am always looking forward to the weekend so that is nothing new. Anyway, tonight I am sharing a quick guide the Likeke Falls hike on…
UPDATED FEB 2020. My time of living at the Marine Corps Base Hawaii is coming to an end this week. What a journey it has been! From flying all the way from Australia for visits to going through the rigors of an extremely tough (and expensive) immigration process, to eventually moving here and building a life together, it has been…