Just like we are all looking for the perfect mate, perfect view, or perfect cup of coffee – it’s important to find a perfect lodging match when traveling. Do you want perks, local experiences, views, budget, space, or luxury? I stayed at 3 very different places while on my recent trip to Maui, and my […]
I was groggy as I got up in the middle of the night, put on every layer of clothing I had, and drove for an hour. I was doing the sleepy march that many yearn to do in Maui – I was heading upwards to see the Haleakala Sunrise. Sunrise and Sunset in Two Different […]
“But what about those who want to visit Lanai on a budget? This nagging question is what kept going through my head when I initially arrived in Lana’i. When two of the three hotels on the entire island are luxury Four Seasons resorts, what is a budget traveler on Lana’i to do? It took me […]
The jeep door creaked when I opened it. I took a big step and hoisted myself up into the driver’s seat and shut the door. A cloud of red dust was stirred up with the slam of the door. I turned the key and the engine rumbled to life. The top was down, and life […]
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 […]
We arrive at Polihua beach after a long dirty off-roading drive. We get out of the jeep, slam the creaky door, dust ourselves off, and step out from the scruffy trees that we parked near. Immediately the wind catches me and blows me back catching me off guard and unstable rocking in the sand. Polihua […]
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 […]
For me, travel is about experiences and connecting with people. When I make a connection with people in a destination, it will turn into one of those magical places that will be on my ‘favorite’ list for years to come. That is what the Big Island of Hawaii was for me. I made many connections […]
As a solo traveler I look for smaller, intimate places to stay. I feel lost in big resorts and quite frankly it’s just not my style. I was combing the internet in search of a small, local place to stay near Waimea on the Big Island and I came across Annette at the Aloha Vacation […]
