Headed to the Hawaiian Islands and want to visit a location that is packed with fun activities? Kailua-Kona Hawaii is a top destination for visitors for a good reason – it has a wide variety of beaches, trails, scenic dining, cultural activities, and unique adventure... Read more
For travelers like us who seek out unique experiences outdoors, the journey to swim under the iconic Secret Falls in Kauai is definitely a huge part of what makes this half-day activity so much fun. From paddling two miles up a river to sliding around on a muddy... Read more
As I look back on many years of travel, the quiet and remote island of Newfoundland always stands out as one of the most unexpectedly amazing places we’ve ever visited. If you are planning to visit, congrats – it is truly one of the best places for outdoor lovers in... Read more
Touring a Greek island (or a few!) is a dream trip for many people. It's just so romantic and iconic and offers all the wonderful experiences you could want on a vacation. Although we usually like to travel slowly, we found ourselves with less than a week before... Read more
On one of the last days of our honeymoon back in 2017, we decided to go white water rafting in Winter Park Colorado on Clear Creek. This area was only a short drive from downtown Denver and allowed us to enjoy a nice meal in the nearby historic mining town of Idaho... Read more
If you live in or are planning to visit Hawaii, not getting out onto the water is such a shame. Not only is the water temperature perfectly refreshing the majority of the year, there is also a world of gorgeous creatures living below the clear blue surface. Paddling... Read more
After months of trying to decide what epic adventure we'd take for Buddy's 40th, our friend and neighbor mentioned they were going to take a trip to Australia soon since it was fully open for travel again. And it clicked … we'd go see the astonishing wonder of... Read more
Like many Type A travelers, I do some deep internet research before committing to major activities and excursions on an upcoming trip. I went back and forth for weeks on whether I wanted to take a day trip to Fitzroy Island, Green Island, or Frankland Island while we... Read more
It's been a few weeks since our family left and I'm still just glowing with joy that we had such a fantastic trip with them! They were here on Oahu for two entire weeks. Yes, Americans who take trips longer than one week do exist and they are thriving because of it.... Read more
Budget travel and Hawaiian resorts don't often go together … ever. Unless you use travel points, then you may be surprised how cheaply you can get away with visiting a hotel you'd never dream of booking. We recently took a points trip to Hilton Waikoloa Village... Read more