Finding the Best Poke in Central Maui
We compared four of our favorite local poke spots in central Maui to find the best of the best. See the results from our “poke battle” and what we tried!
Hawaii
Winter in Hawaii: Best Things to Do in December and January
Winter in Hawaii is a magical time to visit and quite popular with “snowbirds” fleeing colder climates. It’s peak season so be sure to book your hotels and activities way in advance, if possible. Big events like the Honolulu Marathon, professional surfing competitions and the return of the humpback whales to Hawaiian waters are other…
Mochi Recipes from Hawaii
A selection of my favorite recipes from Hawaii that use mochiko flour, inspired by Koda Farms Blue Star Mochiko flour and the news that the farm business was closing, reported in August 2024.
Hawaii · Kamaaina · Maui · Nostalgia · Small Business · Support Local · Travel · Travel
Maui Fires of August 2023: Resources & How to Help
What is the current situation on Maui after the August 2023 fires? How can we help? Should you visit? My reflections growing up on Maui.
Managing Your Money on the Road
I opened my eyes and looked out past the lace curtain on my time-capsule 70s hotel room. Without needing to leave the warmth of my bed and its four layers of thick blankets, I could watch the morning fog roll down the side of the mountains surrounding my hotel in La Paz, Bolivia. My eyes…
Destinations · Bolivia · Budget Tips · Colombia · Ecuador · Peru · RTW · South America · Travel · Travel Planning
100 Days
Today makes 100 days since the day I landed in South America. A whole new continent, a whole new language and a whole new world of adventure. I’ve learned so much about the people, places and of course food culture of Colombia, Ecuador, Peru and now Bolivia. I’ve made friends from all over the world…
Hawaii Food & Wine Fest 2014
September was truly a month of gluttony for me. Knowing that I’d be on the road for months with a mostly street food diet to stretch my budget over the course of my trip, I wanted to be sure leave on a high note. I created a “Honolulu bucket list” of sorts – places I’d…
Travel Planning · Colombia · RTW · South America · Travel · Travel Tips
Bus Travel in Colombia
We’ve been in Colombia for two weeks now and have just arrived in our 4th city (5th if you count a day trip to Guatape) so we have a bit of experience traveling around Colombia by bus, so I thought I would pass along a few tips we have picked up along the way. Getting…
Before I Leave Honolulu…
I moved to Oahu a few months before my 21st birthday. Sometimes it seems like a lifetime ago, but as I look back through old photos before I pack them away, I can remember discovering Honolulu through my 21-year-old eyes. (Ok, and mayyybe through a bit of the haze of a 21-year-old hangover.) Coming from…
California · Destinations · Los Angeles · Portland · Train Travel · Travel · Travel
Ghost of the Train
It’s just after 4am and the train stops in Chico, CA. We’ve now crossed the 13 hour mark, almost halfway into my 30-hour train ride. I’ve gotten maybe five straight hours of sleep, which is quite amazing and more than I’d hoped. I’m sure I’ll nap again before the journey is up, but for now…