The U.S.

Travel Scene: Pike Place Market

Get a feel for Seattle’s bustling Pike Place Market — my favorite spot in the city.

Travel Scene: Waikiki Beach

Step onto the sand with me at Hawaii’s most famous beach — Waikiki.

The Search for Sarah Palin in Alaska

When I hear the word ‘Alaska,’ a few things immediately come to mind: Mountains. Glaciers. Grizzly bears. And, of course, Sarah Palin. Read all about how I stumbled upon a gem of a store while exploring Skagway, Alaska.

Does it Have to be Authentic to be Educational? — Hawaii’s Polynesian Cultural Center

The Polynesian Cultural Center, close to Oahu’s North Shore, bills itself as being ‘Hawaii’s top paid-admission visitor attraction.’ That right there could be a red flag for any potential visitor who tries his/her very best to stray away from the typical ‘tourist trail.’ And, in fact, the PCC is extremely touristy. … But, you know what? Despite this, the Polynesian Cultural Center is actually kind of great.

Under the Sea: Snorkeling at Hanauma Bay, Hawaii

Hanauma Bay, a horseshoe-shaped bay on the Hawaiian island of Oahu, is popular for various reasons — it’s location; it’s ridiculously blue waters; its wide, long beach; and, of course, the snorkeling.

Ka’a'awa Valley: Where the Cows and the Dinosaurs Roam

Take a tour of some famous filming locations with me at Kualoa Ranch in the Ka’a'awa Valley on the Hawaiian island of Oahu. Movies like “Jurassic Park” were filmed here, as well as episodes of TV shows like “LOST.”

Paying My Respects at the National Memorial Cemetery of the Pacific

I often turn into a blubbering mess when visiting war memorials and cemeteries. But I still think they’re important to visit. Visiting the National Memorial Cemetery of the Pacific in Hawaii was well worth my time. It may be one of the most beautiful cemeteries I’ve ever visited, too.

The Day I ALMOST Swam With Sharks

I’ve always had a bit of an obsession with sharks. So when I traveled to Hawaii, I decided it was finally time to cross “shark cage diving” off my bucket list. However, the sharks had a slightly different idea…

Getting to Know the Ghosts of Savannah

Savannah, Georgia, is said to be one of the most haunted cities in all of America. It’s long history and wealth of spooky stories makes it a great place to visit for anyone interested in the paranormal.