The Best of Oahu, Hawaii – In Photos
I've done a lot of posts about the trip I took to Oahu, Hawaii back in February. But, in case you missed some of...
Why Guided Tours are Not the Devil
I know not everyone is a fan of guided tours. In fact, among the travel community, many people look down upon those who would...
Everything You Need to Know About Visiting Pearl Harbor in Hawaii
Pearl Harbor. Chances are you've heard of it – and no, I'm not talking about the 2001 movie starring Ben Affleck and Josh Harnett....
The Day I ALMOST Swam With Sharks
Ever since I started following the Discovery Channel’s “Shark Week” ages ago, I’ve been sort of fascinated by sharks — these sharp-toothed, oft-misunderstood creatures...
Paying My Respects at the National Memorial Cemetery of the Pacific
I'm usually a fan of cemeteries. I think they can be beautiful places to visit, and many of them around the world are really...
A Hint of Asia in Hawaii – Byodo-in Temple
Nestled at the base of the lush Ko'olau mountains in Hawaii sits a nod to the state's Asian heritage — the beautiful Byodo-in Temple....
Ka’a’awa Valley: Where the Cows and the Dinosaurs Roam
I’m definitely no stranger to the film tourism phenomenon. I’ve seen my fair share of bare hills, snow-capped mountains, river-strewn valleys and patches of...
Fun Facts I Learned in Hawaii
Even though Hawaii is still a part of the United States, it's easy to feel like you're headed to a completely different country when...
Travel Tips: Using The Bus to Get Around Honolulu
So you’re going to Honolulu. You want to see as much of the island of Oahu as possible, but you don’t really like guided...
Under the Sea: Snorkeling at Hanauma Bay, Hawaii
Looking out over Hanauma Bay when the sun is shining and a warm sea breeze is blowing in off the Pacific, it really does...
Does it Have to be Authentic to be Educational? – Hawaii’s Polynesian Cultural Center
Hawaii. Tahiti. New Zealand. Samoa. … These Pacific island nations are thousands of miles apart on a map. But there's a way to visit...