New York, New York, the Big Apple! Visiting Manhattan is overwhelming and sensory overload when you don’t live in a giant city yourself. But visiting is fun, educational, and yummy! When planning, the first decision we had to make was: did we want to get tickets for sports, Broadway shows, opera, or tours? For this…
Travel
I love Hawaii; it’s my happy place. I am excited to share my love of our 50th state. I hope to inspire you to fully learn about and enjoy this Pacific paradise. I’ll also share other travels with an emphasis on food and history.
Hilo – Big Island capital and culture
Hilo is a charming town on the Windward side of the Big Island. It is the Hawaii County seat and a wonderful place to visit for history, culture, food, shopping, and beautiful sights. The name Hilo comes from a rope made by Kamehameha the Great’s men who thought they needed to rescue him near the…
Atlantic Beach and Morehead City: Crystal Coast NC
Atlantic Beach and Morehead City, along with Beaufort are three lovely towns on the beautiful Crystal Coast of North Carolina. Beaufort, founded in 1709, is a sailing harbor town with a great view of the Rachel Carson Coastal Reserve. Morehead City, founded in 1860, is home to a large ship port and a fun fishing…
Ka’u and Puna regions – Big Island Hawaii
The southern side of the Big Island includes the Ka’u and Puna regions. The slopes of Kilauea and Mauna Loa have always provided good agricultural land. The land has been changed and renewed by lava flows and tsunamis. The Ka’u and Puna regions are beautiful countryside to visit. Attractions As of March 2021, Kilauea has been…
Kauai Shopping
Kaua’i is known as the Garden Isle for its agricultural history and lush greeness. Kaua’i also has some very interesting shops and Kauai shopping is easy to do online. If you can visit this old island and take time to explore it all, that’s a great option too! There are plenty of specialty shops, boutiques,…