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Big Island Swims!
I couldn’t visit the Big Island without getting wet. Into the water I went, on the famous Manta Ray night snorkel trip and on a visit to Captain Cook’s monument. Both highly recommended – though I was so busy enjoying I did not get a lot of pics – so be sure to visit the …
Big Island Eats
Nothing beats local delights on vacation – and the Big Island did not disappoint! From traditional dishes to exotic fusion, here were the standouts on my recent trip to Hawaii. Roy’s Waikoloa Roy’s Waikoloa offers a Sunset Prix Fixe menu featuring three courses designed to showcase their Hawaiian-inspired cuisine. This special menu is available daily …
Hawaii Trip – Mauna Kea
One of the highlights of the trip was absolutely the summit of Mauna Kea to see the Observatory and view the stars after dark. Thanks to Hawaii Forest and Trail for this outstanding trip – definitely consider them if you are visiting! The tour included transportation to the Visitors Center, where we stopped for dinner …
Hawaii Trip – Part Two
I spent a week on the Kona/Waikoloa side of the Big Island, but wanted to experience the Hilo side as well. So I took a day to drive over and made the first stop at Hawaii Tropical Botanical Gardens. Open daily from 9:00 to 5:00, there is an entrance fee of $32.00 currently, but well …
Big Island Trip Review – Part 1
Freshly back from the Big Island of Hawaii, and here to give you the lowdown on my up-island birthday trip! 8 out of 10 on all fronts – with some definite highlights and cautions. Let’s dive in! Flying into Kona Airport is a step back in time. It’s an open-air hub. Truly. It has very …
Ancestry Project – 23 & Me and Beyond
UPDATE: 23 and Me has expanded (and deepened) their composition analysis. It is more refined and includes more geographic regions. If you haven’t checked yours lately – you might just find new data! Are you down the ancestry, 23 & Me rabbit hole the way I am? As you may know, I have planned to …
Better In My Head
This past week, I traveled to Sequim, WA for an exploratory trip to see if perhaps this would be my next relocation destination. I had targeted Sequim, on the Olympic Peninsula, nestled between Port Townsend and Port Angeles, for its near perfect weather (by PNW standards). After some research and a whole lot of YouTube …
Lighthouse Keeping
In preparing for my vacation to Sequim, WA this week (road trip!), I came across a very cool option – if you have a love of lighthouses like I do. How about being a lighthouse keeper for your stay? It’s possible, at the New Dungeness Lighthouse. Check it out: Though I won’t be staying here …
Slow Travel – Albania
If you’re searching for an affordable, scenic, and welcoming place to escape the EU visa stay restrictions during your slow travel, Albania is quickly emerging as one of Europe’s best-kept secrets. With beautiful Adriatic beaches, vibrant cities, warm local culture, and a cost of living far below Western norms, Albania offers retirees a chance to …