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Sustainable Tourism: Visiting a Local Chocolate Farm

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 →

The Sights and Sounds of Mt. Kilauea Erupting

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 →

Exploring the Landscape of a Volcanic Island

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 →

What’s in Hilo, Hawaii? My First Explorations

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 →

Maui: Reflections in a Bamboo Forest

There are places that we encounter when traveling that affect us deeply.  I’ve written before about how overcome with emotion I was when I entered Sacre Coeur in Paris during a choir rehearsal.  I remember the Rocky-style feeling of accomplishment… Continue Reading →

Foreign Food Experiments (Part 1)

Let’s talk food.  Yay!  The first thing you need to know about me is that I don’t have four food groups like other people.  I only have three: chocolate, cheese and bread.  Hey, I earned these hips honestly, folks.   Seriously,… Continue Reading →

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