As soon as we started planning our time in Scotland, I had one thing on my mind: exploring Isle of Skye. I had seen photos of this magical place for over a decade and it looked like our own personal heaven. Waterfalls, lush hikes, and possible fairy sightings? There... Read more
When we saw a long house sit for Scotland in autumn, we just couldn't resist applying. Once we were chosen, this sit actually kicked off our plans for our multi-month European adventure. We were so thankful for so much time to really see the best things to do in... Read more
When we told people we were going on an Ireland road trip that would take us from Belfast in the north, all the way down to Killarney and Kilkenny in the south and back up again – in just five days, we weren’t surprised it was seen as a ridiculous endeavor (by both... Read more
While Oahu is not the first island I would recommend for a relaxing beach vacation (unless you are relaxed in hoards of people), it is a beautiful island with a ton to offer! We really enjoyed getting to spend three weeks there while house sitting near Honolulu, and... Read more
While planning our epic friendcation Hawaii trip to Kauai with our travel besties, a Na Pali Coast boat tour was high on our must-do list. Although a helicopter ride looked epic, a boat tour was a little more budget-friendly. Plus, we loved that it would also allow us... Read more
Looking for some Kauai Hawaii best things to do for your upcoming vacation? We've taken multiple trips to Kauai and keep finding new reasons to love it each time. This island has so much to offer, you could spend months exploring! We took our first trip to Kauai back... Read more
Slow travel is our preferred way of seeing new places, but that isn’t always an option – so we’ve also mastered the art of the quick trip. This usually entails a lot of driving, lack of sleep, and an intense burst of adrenaline to make it all happen. In 2.5 days, we... Read more
We dreamed of visiting the Big Island of Hawaii since we learned there was an active volcano on the island to observe. Although that famous volcano was a little too active for our comfort level when we landed in Hilo, Hawaii, we still had a wonderful visit and fell in... Read more
When planning on visiting Molokai, Hawaii for two weeks, one thing kept standing out in our research as a must-do: hiking to visit Kalaupapa National Historical Park. NOTE: As of late 2019, the trail for hiking to Kalaupapa is closed until further notice due to a... Read more
They have a saying on the Hawaiian island of Molokai, and especially in the rural Halawa Valley area: “Don’t change Molokai, let Molokai change you.” While this is definitely a plea to keep big resorts and other ‘progress’ from destroying this peaceful isle, it is... Read more
