Are you considering driving to Volcanoes National Park to spend a day or two at the park? Whether you’ve been on the island for a few days or considering driving straight from Kona airport to Volcanoes (like me!), the drive…
Weekend in Monterey
Monterey County is one of the most picturesque places in California and a personal favorite. It was one of the first places I visited with my parents when I was little and I’ve never stopped visiting since. Now that I…
4 Things to Do in Stowe Vermont in the Fall
When I pictured fall in the U.S., I didn’t realize that I was thinking of Stowe. If you’re chasing fall like I was – and fall to you also means small-town vibes and vibrant autumn colors -, then Stowe is…
Day 7: Big Island Road Trip Itinerary (Beaches in Kohala)
On our last day on the Big Island, we visited beaches along the Kohala coast. We spent the day at Hāpuna Beach, Kaunaʻoa (Mauna Kea) Beach, and Beach 69. All 3 beaches are located close together: We first went to…
Day 6: Big Island Road Trip Itinerary (Waipi’o Valley and Pololū Valley)
We spent day 6 of our Big Island road trip driving north of Kailua Kona to visit Waipi’o Valley and Pololū Valley. Waipi’o Valley Waipi’o translates to “curved water” and earns its name from the Wailoa Stream that runs throughout…
Day 5: Big Island Road Trip Itinerary (Snorkeling in Kealakekua Bay)
Day 5 of our Big Island road trip was spent kayaking and snorkeling in Kealakekua Bay. This was one of the most memorable days of our trip and one I’ll always replay when I think about the Big Island. Kealakekua…