Listen. We both know you have at least 200 loyalty points on your Starbucks app at any one time. But, let’s take a break from the corporate coffee and try something new on your vacation. I’ve done the research (super hard job but someone has to do it) and here are my picks for the best local coffee shops in…
Montgomery has the vibe of an up and coming tourist destination. It’s got attractions and nice accommodation to give you the tourist experience, while still retaining a lot of small town, local charm. A little bit shiny, a little bit gritty, and full of history, character, and welcoming faces. Here’s your complete travel planning guide on how to spend a…
Nature pool – check. Walking trails – check. Unique mother flipping underground caves to walk through – check. This place is perfect for a day trip to get you out of the house and into nature. Here’s my complete guide with everything you need to know to prepare for an epic day trip to Florida Caverns State Park.
UPDATED MAR 2020. If you have done a lot of the popular things to do on Oahu and are looking for new adventures, this post is for you. Today I’m sharing a guide to some of the off the beaten path Oahu adventures. With the culture in Hawaii of ‘post pictures not locations’ it’s a tricky line to balance sharing…
UPDATED MAR 2020. By now you guys know the story of how I came to live in Hawaii. Unfortunately, my time in that beautiful island paradise has come to an end. When I think about it, I can’t believe I lived there for three years – where did the time go? What a big adventure it was though. I was reflecting on…
UPDATED MAR 2020. Visiting Hawaii for the first time was an incredible experience. I never thought I’d live there, but now, after living here for three years, I can say that it’s nothing short of epic. If you are planning a visit to Hawaii, I want to encourage you to immortalize the visit in some way. Writing in a travel…
UPDATED MAR 2020. Tako is the Japanese word for octopus and is commonly used here in Hawaii when referring to these eight-legged creatures of the sea. You may also hear the Hawaiian term He’e used. No matter what you call them, these creatures are simply fascinating. Today I’m sharing about my experience diving with Tako in Hawaii.
UPDATED MAR 2020. Trying to narrow down the list of the best beaches on Oahu to just 10 was pretty hard. There are so many beautiful beaches and I honestly don’t think there’s a bad beach on the island. Nevertheless, I’ve created this post of my picks of the top beaches on Oahu that you don’t want to miss if…
UPDATED MAR 2020. Congratulations! You have decided to visit Hawaii, or paradise as I like to call it. Everything is booked, annual leave is confirmed, and you’ve packed what you need. You’ve also been reading my blog so you have some adventures planned. You’re almost ready. All you need now is to find out what not to do. This will…
UPDATED MAR 2020. Hawaii is a land of natural wonder and seems to have it all. There are the crystal clear waters to swim in, ridges to hike, golden sandy beaches to laze on, and of course, waterfalls nestled away in the mountains. There is just so much variety. Unfortunately, the waterfall in this post, the Kalihi Ice Ponds, is…