Winter Escapes: Enchanting Kauai
Our 2020 Thanksgiving trip finally took place a year later than anticipated, but we found Kauai to be worth the wait! Kauai is a great choice if you are looking for an island escape with a bit more peace and tranquility. Highlights of our Trip: Waimea Canyon Kokee State...
Winter Escapes: Oahu’s Kahala Beach
I am fortunate that I have been able to travel to Oahu on multiple occasions for work, and a few family vacations – including my own wedding! On every occasion, lodging has been a house or condo rental which has allowed us to stay on various parts of Oahu,...
Big Sur & Wine Country: An Epic California Road Trip
In June 2021, we spent a few glorious days in California, visiting our friend who lives in Sacramento. While discussing upcoming travel plans, our friend mentioned that he really wanted to see Santa Barbara, and that we should fly out to visit him again and drive down to Santa...
Soaking up the Flavors: A Guide to Wine Tasting in Napa Valley
A few weeks ago, we flew to visit a good friend in Sacramento, and spent a few days in Napa Valley. Here are some tips for planning your food and wine journey, including some pandemic-specific tips!...
Domestic travel is now our jam (and, is the Southwest Companion Pass worth it?)
Well friends, it is hard to believe the summer is almost over! This blog has been a bit silent since our last big adventure abroad as our schedules ramped up – I truly felt that we hit the jackpot on timing with that trip, back in the spring when...
A Pandemic Outing: 3 days in Las Vegas
I share some of our experiences and recommendations for how to enjoy Las Vegas safely during the pandemic. ...
Hiking in Las Vegas
A hike is one of the best ways to kick off a new year. Our original pre-pandemic plans had us in Las Vegas for New Years, with hopes of a warmer first hike. Guess not. With only days left until our appointment for our second COVID vaccination, it seemed...
Las Vegas Restaurant Picks (2020)
Having grown up in the restaurant business and having a true affection for chefs and workers in the restaurant industry, the pandemic has been tough. We spend a lot of time reminiscing about favorite meals out. Las Vegas was the last place we visited before the pandemic shut the...
Hiking in Maui
It isn’t “travel” for us if we aren’t hiking somewhere. Here are the hikes we have tackled on Maui thus far – we are always looking for where to trek next! ‘Iao Valley State Monument Home to Kuka’emoku, the 1200′ “needle” created from erosion that is one of the icons of...
Noshing around Maui: Our Restaurant Picks
“No Wasted Meals” is one of our travel mottos. So yes, of course we plan meals when we plan our itinerary! For one, popular places book up weeks, even months in advance these days. There is also nothing worse than being tired and hangry at the end of the...