Big Island, Hawaii, Scuba Diving, Travel

The Dive Log: A Majestic Manta Ray Night Dive

Read Part One of my Big Island diving experience, here. When I first learned about night diving with Manta Rays the experience was instantly added to my bucket list. I don't think I even had a second thought, it was just one of those things that was supposed to be on my list all along. Of… Continue reading The Dive Log: A Majestic Manta Ray Night Dive

Budgeting, Finances, Travel, Travel Tips Thursday

Hi, My Name is Krystle and…

...I think I have a travel addiction problem... I don't know if you can actually call it a "problem" as traveling and problem never go together, unless we are talking about travel mishaps (see examples: 1 and 2). But I digress. If you've been reading Pictures and Plane Tickets for a while you know about my love… Continue reading Hi, My Name is Krystle and…

Big Island, Hawaii, Risky Business, Scuba Diving, Travel

The Dive Log: My First Open Water Dive in Kona

This past spring during my Open Water certification course, my instructor asked me where I wanted to dive once I was certified, and I immediately responded with an excited, "I want to dive with the manta rays off of the Big Island in Hawaii."  When the time came to make a reservation I took to… Continue reading The Dive Log: My First Open Water Dive in Kona

Big Island, Hawaii, Lodging, Travel, Travel Tips Thursday

Our Kona View

Happy Thursday! Are you ready for a Travel Tips Thursday post? One of my favorite tips involves my overall style of travel: which is laid-back and typically budget-friendly. This goes without saying, but we all know five star resorts are absolute heaven. The amenities, the beautiful grounds, the service, the food, who wouldn't want to travel to these kinds… Continue reading Our Kona View

Big Island, Hawaii, Kauai, Travel

The Real World

Well the bags are unpacked, the laundry is cleaned and put away, the dogs have been showered with constant attention and hugs, and dinner has been made in my beautiful kitchen (technically we grilled on the back patio, but I prepared it all in the kitchen, so that counts, right?). I guess it's official: the… Continue reading The Real World