A Midwest Homebody Who Loves to Travel
A Midwest Homebody Who Loves to Travel
Standing above the clouds as the sun rises over the island of Maui is a celestial, cultural, and environmental experience all in one. Plus, there’s nothing quite like scaling mountain switchbacks in the early morning darkness. The trek to the top of Haleakala; “the house of the sun,” took nearly […]
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The Hawaiian Luau is a cultural experience that encompasses the two popular things people enjoy while on vacation, food and entertainment. For this reason, finding a Luau to attend is super easy. However, finding a great Luau to experience can be challenging. There are so many to choose from and […]
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It turns out you can see a lot on an island in just one day, especially with a local driver and knowledgable tour guide. In our case, the local driver and knowledgable tour guide was one the same. His name was Gonzo and he was a jolly Hawaiian native. The […]
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The Island of Oahu is home of the infamous US Naval base, Pearl Harbor. On December 7, 1941, Japanese aircrafts bombed Pearl Harbor killing thousands of US Military seamen and spurring the United States to enter into WWII. It is a pivotal event in American History and a visit to […]
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Diamond Head is the iconic natural landmark situated at the end of Waikiki beach on the island of Oahu. It was previously a military lookout but is now a popular State Park for tourists and active locals to enjoy. Park entry tickets are inexpensive at just $1 per person and […]
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Waikiki Beach is impressive. The length and depth of the beach is able to accommodate the demand that each hotel resort throws at it and its picturesque location next to Diamond Head allows it to be rightly famous, in my opinion. Nature made a beautiful spot and America is capitalizing […]
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Along the road to Hana is the opportunity to get out and stretch your legs to see the 400 foot Waimoku Falls waterfall. This 2 hour hike is gorgeous and takes you 1.8 miles into the Kipahulu Forest Reserve. If hiking isn’t your thing or if you are crunched for […]
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Traveling the road to Hana is a must-do if you visit the island of Maui. We did the entire loop and the changing environment, scenic views, and stops along the way make it a great adventure that is not to be missed. We started on the west side of the […]
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