Grand Canyon
Arizona, Travel

Bucket List: The Grand Canyon

The Grand Canyon. To be honest, I've always been a little skeptical about all of the hype surrounding this National Park. Sure, it offers pretty views and spectacular sunsets. And of course there's that fancy designation as one of the Seven Natural Wonders of the World. But isn't it just a canyon. And at the end of the… Continue reading Bucket List: The Grand Canyon

Horseshoe Bend, Arizona
Arizona, Lake Powell, Travel, Utah

A Colorado River Adventure: Picturesque Horseshoe Bend

I began sharing details about our Southwestern Road trip over a month ago, however with the holidays, reminiscing about 2016, and our recent trip to Hawaii I got a little sidetracked. ((SQUIRREL!)) 😉 Let's finish our Grand adventure, shall we? After three incredible days at my childhood playground of Lake Powell, it was time to continue… Continue reading A Colorado River Adventure: Picturesque Horseshoe Bend

Punalu'u Beach
Big Island, Hawaii, Travel

Aloha, Adventurers!

Aloha my friends! We just returned home from our visit to Madame Pele's Palace on the Big Island. This trip was full of awesomeness and some of our most memorable moments to date (I cannot wait to share!). From the lush jungles of Pahoa, to the sunny shores of Kona, and all the diverse ecosystems… Continue reading Aloha, Adventurers!

Sweetheart Rock
Big Island, Budgeting, Finances, Hawaii, Kauai, Lanai, Maui, Oahu, Travel

Hawaii on a Budget

Welcome back to part two in my two-part Aloha-inspired series! My last post detailed how to plan a trip to Hawaii and today I'm going to share my favorite tips on Scoring a Fantastic Deal! A lot of folks assume that Hawaii is insanely expensive, so today let's discuss how to travel to Hawaii for around $1,300! No, that's not a… Continue reading Hawaii on a Budget

Flying into Kauai
Big Island, Hawaii, Kauai, Lanai, Maui, Oahu, Travel

Hawaii 101: Let’s Plan a Trip!

The question most often found in my inbox goes something like: "I'm trying to plan a trip to Hawaii. Will you give me some advice about where to start and also some recommendations about what we should see while we're there?" I love that my readers, friends, and family turn to me for advice about traveling… Continue reading Hawaii 101: Let’s Plan a Trip!