Happy Turtle Tuesday! On our first visit to Hawaii back in 2009 we encountered our first sea turtle on the popular, sunny, south shore beach of Kauai. Poipu Beach is a frequent hang out for the Hawaiian Honu (sea turtle) as well as many sea-lions; and while I expected to see a sea-lion relaxing on the… Continue reading Turtle Power!
One of my favorite things about traveling is having the opportunity to try the local foods and signature drinks around the world. We've enjoyed Pirate Pain Killers while sailing around the US Virgin Islands, drank rum punch during our visit to St. Lucia, tried ice-cold Carib beers while sunbathing in St. Maarten, filled up our steins in Leavenworth,… Continue reading Hawaii in a Glass: My Perfect Mai Tai
The Kalalau Trail (Kah-lah-low "low rhymes with how" Get it? Kah-lah-low) is the epitome of hiking trails. 11 looooong miles of intense physical and mental challenges mixed with an awe-inspiring coastline, friendly hikers, and the most incredible destination one could strive for: Kalalau Beach. Photo Credit There's only two ways to reach Kalalau Beach my… Continue reading The Daunting Kalalau Trail
We sat on our lanai during our first night in Kona and I admired the beautiful coastline while listening to the hypnotizing rhythm of the ocean. Enjoying some liquid aloha, an ice cold Kona Longboard from the Kona Brewing Company, we watched as the sun danced across the cloudless western sky. It was our first visit to the Big… Continue reading The Mysterious Green Flash
Since we've been married, my husband and I have made a point to celebrate our anniversaries by traveling around the world. Our first anniversary was spent on the amazing beaches of St. John, and for our second anniversary we cruised through the breathtaking country of Norway. Not only did we spend our third anniversary on Kauai, but… Continue reading A Romantic Sail Along the NaPali Coast
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