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There are so many sources and suggestions for what to do when visiting Oahu that it can be overwhelming. Oahu (and Honolulu specifically) is one of the most highly sought-after vacation destinations in the US. If you are in travel… Continue Reading →
For many Americans, visiting Pearl Harbor is a bucket list item. Just as much as mainland residents want to see Waikiki Beach or the famous North Shore during their Hawaii vacation, they often want to see Pearl Harbor too. Recently,… Continue Reading →
High-pitched, wailing sirens screamed throughout town and into my open living room windows. The minute seemed endless. I heard those sirens in movies about tornadoes and nuclear drills. They meant impending emergency. I had only been a resident of Hawaii… Continue Reading →
As we’ve talked about often on this site, food is an essential part of travel. A culture’s roots are usually tied to food. Major life milestones are typically celebrated and marked by the sharing of food. Therefore, each culture has… Continue Reading →
Occasionally, someone will ask, “Have you gone up the mountain yet?” After my husband inquired about a small group of vehicles near his worksite that seemed always to be there, he was told: “That’s a carpool lot. Those people work… Continue Reading →
We read about sustainable tourism everywhere today. There is a push to encourage travelers to reduce their carbon footprints, control emissions and protect the planet. There is, however, another aspect to sustainable tourism. Helping the local communities that you visit…. Continue Reading →
I wasn’t prepared for the sound that Mt. Kilauea erupting makes. It’s not deafening or overpowering. It’s a soft rumble that you’re not quite sure you hear at first. It’s like when, as a child, you get in trouble with… Continue Reading →
Hawaii is a volcanic island. Volcanoes create one of the most unusual landscapes on the planet. While the resorts on the west side of the big island (Hawaii) are beautiful, visitors should also make time to see some of the… Continue Reading →
From one weather extreme to the opposite weather extreme, that’s what my life looks like right now. Germany is predominantly cold and Hawaii is predominantly warm. In addition, Hawaii is 12 hours behind Germany and a still significant six hours… Continue Reading →
I’ve been posting about amazing museums in Washington, DC. While the places I’ve profiled are amazing, they are also very serious and intense. Perhaps they are not everyone’s cup of tea. Today I want to talk about a couple of… Continue Reading →
There are so many incredible (mostly free) museums in Washinton, DC that it’s impossible to pick “the best” one. From powerful to awe-inspiring to quirky and fun, there are so many options. As I recount my trip experiences, I’ll gladly… Continue Reading →
My husband and I have wanted to visit the nation’s capital together for many years. This year, we decided to prioritize a visit there. We had a new world-class museum experience in Washington, DC every day. We got emotional so… Continue Reading →
When someone visits New York City for the first time, there is always a list a mile long of things to see and do. Most people want to see all the traditional sites, including the Empire State Building, Rockefeller Center,… Continue Reading →
Most people think of Frankfurt, Germany as the place with the airport or the place where some of the world’s largest conventions are held. They’re right, of course. Frankfurt is more than that, though. To find out what is unique… Continue Reading →
In the fourth and final part of my series on visiting the prettiest villages in Alsace, we visit Eguisheim. This is the quirkiest of the villages and, possibly, my favorite. Where is Eguisheim, France? Eguisheim is a 15-minute drive south… Continue Reading →