ARASHIYAMA BAMBOO FOREST About a 30-40 minute train ride from Kyoto train station lies a beautiful walk through a bamboo forest. This tranquil promenade is great for the soul.…
The way I see it, Japan has always been advertised to Western societies as a preserved culture of ancient ways with an opportunity of spiritual escape. It is…
Truly one of the most amazing experiences of my life: Vans Warped Tour (Note: Vans Warped Tour held its final full cross-country run in 2018 and has since…
Although we’ve completed this hike multiple times, we tend to forget to bring our nice cameras to document the adventure. Many times, we do it without preparation, a…
WHAT TO SEE (SIGHTSEEING) Being that we live on Oahu, Kaua’i airfare is not as pricey as coming from outer state or other countries. Hawaii is paradise and…
Spring break, we knew we didn’t want to go anywhere too far from home. It was either a staycation on Oahu or an island hop. We decided to…
I’ve been to amazing beaches in the world and yet, Polihale is still my favorite. I’m an open mind for the most part so I’m sure another spot…
I, Mary Rose, am officially a U.S. Citizen! After a LONG process, I can’t believe I am more than a “permanent resident of the United States” but an official Citizen…
A windy road through a neighborhood on the western side of Kaua’i takes you to one of the Pacific’s wonders of the world that needs to be seen:…
No matter what island you visit in Hawaii, to really experience the culture of ancient Hawaiians, a Luau is a must! Perfect that we stayed at the Marriott (Courtyard…
An upscale, pleasant mini-getaway in the heart of Waikiki lies Tommy Bahama Restaurant. It was decorated in a manner that made the environment feel alive and almost conversational. The…
Courtyard Kaua’i on Coconut Beach was the nicest place we stayed at while visiting Kauai. To be fair, we haven’t stayed in many hotels or resorts on Kaua’i…
We’ve recently become yelp-elites (under my name Reid H.) due to our explorations to new locations and this was no different. Yelping led us to this nice little…
You can visit it by Land or Air but seeing the Na Pali Coast up close and personal via the sea was something else. Not to be misleading,…