Kapoho Tiki Cottage
Big Island, Hawaii, Lodging, Travel

A Big Island Gem: The Kapoho Tiki Cottage

After our first trip to the Big Island back in 2014, Cody and I promised each other that on our next visit we would spend at least a weekend on the Hilo side. The guidebooks aren't kidding when they say that the Big Island is BIG -- believe me, we learned our lesson the hard way on our first visit. If you're… Continue reading A Big Island Gem: The Kapoho Tiki Cottage

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!

BoPhut Resort
Asia, Big Island, Caribbean, Hawaii, Kauai, Lanai, Maui, Oahu, Thailand, Travel

Year Four: A Bucket List Recap

Happy 2016!! December 16 marked my fourth anniversary of dipping my toes into the travel blog-o-sphere. These last four years went by in the blink of an eye and I love looking back to see how far we've come; we've experienced more than I could have ever imagined and have met so many incredible people along the… Continue reading Year Four: A Bucket List Recap