Sweetheart Rock
Hawaii, Kauai, Maui, Travel

Five Tips to Survive Traveling with Extended Family

Our trips to Hawaii are always very special, and the more we travel the more we realize that those islands in the Pacific firmly hold the top spot as our favorite place on Earth. We've crisscrossed the globe in a never-ending search for adventure and along the way we've been lucky to explore many stunning places, but that siren's call continues to bring… Continue reading Five Tips to Survive Traveling with Extended Family

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

Hawaii, Kauai, Travel

A Hawaiian Legend

I'm interrupting our regularly scheduled Bangkok programming because today is a special day in the surfing world -- it's the Father of Surfing's birthday! Hau'oli la Hanau Duke Kahanamoku!! To celebrate this legend, I thought I'd recap my first surfing experience on our first visit to Kauai back in 2009. At that time, I never would have guessed that… Continue reading A Hawaiian Legend

Hawaii, Maui, The Roundups, Travel

A Maui Roundup

Back in July I began a new series called, "The Roundup" which basically recaps our most recent adventure, and includes location tips, lessons learned, and things we will change on our next visit. I'm notorious for packing too much into our vacations, but to be honest, this is by design. If we decide to skip an activity… Continue reading A Maui Roundup

Valley Isle Resort
Hawaii, Lodging, Maui, Travel

Vacationing at Valley Isle

In the middle of the Pacific, on a tiny island known for its rainbows, lush tropical forests, dormant volcano, and beautiful beaches, is a small high-rise condo called, Valley Isle Resort. source My husband and I were lucky enough to call the corner suite on the ninth floor "home" for two weeks during our honeymoon,… Continue reading Vacationing at Valley Isle