Sweetheart Rock
Caribbean, Hawaii, Kauai, Maui, Moorea, Norway, St. John, St. Thomas, Travel

Around the World: Valentine’s Edition

Oh hello there, Valentine's Day. Nice to see you again. It seems as though there are two kinds of people in this world: those that love Valentine's Day and those that think it's a silly materialistic holiday. As for me, you can find me in the former group of folks surrounded by flowers, a glass of… Continue reading Around the World: Valentine’s Edition

Hawaiian Lava Boat Tours
Big Island, Hawaii, Risky Business, Travel, Volcanoes National Park

Chasin’ Lavafalls with Hawaiian Lava Boat Tours

Over the last few years our adventures around the world have led to many cherished memories, countless hilarious moments, silly inside jokes, and a few magical experiences where it felt like the whole world stopped in time. From skydiving, to scuba diving, to whale watching, and beyond, there have been quite a few moments that were so powerful… Continue reading Chasin’ Lavafalls with Hawaiian Lava Boat Tours

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