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The sweat was rolling down my face as I stared intently at the green leaf. Did it meet the criteria? I picked up my example leaf and placed it next to the one that held my gaze. I compared it – were the points of the leaves the same? Was the stem the same? The […]
If you’re looking for things to do in Lanai, you’re in the right place. The following is a list of my favorite Lanai attractions and activities after spending ten days on the island. So, whether you take a day trip to Lanai from Maui or decide to stay longer, there is sure to be something […]
Hiking on Lanai differs slightly from the other Hawaiian islands filled with lush rainforests and palm tree-strewn beaches. There are some forested areas – but much of the island is barren and treeless. It has 400 miles of roads on this little island, but for 95% of the roads, you need a 4×4 to drive […]
When you live on a tropical paradise you must have adopted healthy, fresh, light eating habits – right? That’s the beautiful paradise picture we paint in our head. However Hawaii is an interesting little slice of paradise that is nothing like it’s tropical neighbors of Bali or SE Asia when it comes to eating. It […]
Outfitted in white gloves, she slowly opened the box as if she was opening up a jewelry box. I fully expected to see rubies or sparkling diamonds like in the movie Pretty Woman. However there were no rubies, instead I was first hit with the aroma – earthy, rich truffles – a distinct smell. As […]
“Makaukau?” (are you ready?) Tim yelled from the back of the canoe. I was ready I thought to myself. In fact, I was feeling pretty confident. The sun was out, the water was pretty calm – it was a perfect day for rowing. “Hoe Hapai!” (paddles up) he continued. I raised the paddle as Tim […]
In the channels that separate Maui from Lana’i is where you can find them – aku – otherwise known as bonito, a variety of Hawaiian tuna. Is it a coincidence that aku is also close in sound to the word ahi? We use the word ahi when we talk about tuna – but did you […]
On the Hawaiian Island of Lanai, there are only 3 hotels on the whole island. The surprising thing is that two of the three are practically twins. The two Four Seasons luxury resorts are only 8 miles apart, but they seem like two completely different worlds apart. Note: I updated this post in 2020 since the […]
While in New York City for a month, I’m dreaming about my next destination, the Hawaiian island of Lanai. One of the things that struck me on my last trip to Hawaii was the culture and industry around Leis. A lei is basically any series of objects strung together with the intent to be worn. This […]
Trees are like magnets to my camera lens. I find myself capturing trees around the world. My recent trip to Hawaii was no exception. The Big Island and Oahu were full of perfect trees that were ready to model for me! Here are some of my favorites. Visit Iolani Palace in Honolulu, Hawaii This post […]
I'm Sherry, a corporate cube dweller turned nomadic traveler. I travel to off-the-beaten-path destinations to bring you unique travel experiences and photography. But it's not just about travel, it's also about life experiences of a middle age wanderer.
