Category Archives: Travel

Hiking Diamond Head

When the weather is great in Waikiki, where is the closest and best place to take a short hike with the best views? No, not the beach in the morning! How about trying to get some shots from above at … Continue reading →

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Hawaii Botanical Gardens

Tons of great places to eat here in Waikiki and they all do not have to be famous name brands. Last night, we had a great dinner at Zigu and enjoyed a relaxing evening in the hot tub, so we … Continue reading →

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Oahu

Hawaii is not just Honolulu and Waikiki, it is also about the great islands. We decided to visit a few sites around Oahu since it was a little bit of a rainy day. But first, I had to kick off … Continue reading →

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Whales and You

We wanted to mostly relax and unwind this week in Hawaii, but after a day or two, you can resist exploring a little. We decided to take a short and inexpensive venture for the morning and see if we might … Continue reading →

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Waikiki Shopping District

We did not get a hotel right on the beach, we actually planned and secured and awesome deal 9 months in advance to stay at the Ritz-Carlton Residence in Waikiki (Honolulu). Instead of eating in the expensive hotel restaurant, we … Continue reading →

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Travelling to Hawaii During Pandemic

I must admit, I have almost never in my life travelled during the holidays, but this year was a little different with the pandemic and the craving to get out. Where did we choose? Hawaii! 9+ months ago, the deals … Continue reading →

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Time to Get Boosted!

Yep – you guessed it, I got my 3rd COVID-19 vaccine shot (booster) Friday. Yeah! I am excited. Some mental relief. And everyone is asking – what are the side effects? Let’s start with WHY I got the booster. Multiple … Continue reading →

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Gold Creek Part 2

The fall weather has been gorgeous in Snoqualmie this year and before the snow arrives, it is definately a good time to do some more hiking. This weekend, we decided to be a little more adventurous and spelunk around Gold … Continue reading →

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Fall Hiking Gear for Snoqualmie

We decided to head to Snoqualmie Pass to try out some new gear for the Fall hiking season and pre-winter adventurous. This was a continued exploration of the area similar to other hikes we blogged about in this area: Gold … Continue reading →

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COVID-19 Travel Experience in Q4 2021

I thought a short blog might be due to share some thoughts on what travel may look like in the remaining months of 2021. The Delta variant is causing havoc around the world, so many of us are still wondering … Continue reading →

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