As we’re wrapping up the bulk of our planning, I realized that there were a couple of crucial parts of trip planning that caught me by surprise when working on our budget and thought that those would be good to share for those who are also going to start their own adventure. They might be […]
Coeur d’Alene (CDA) is a super quaint city in Northwest Idaho, known for its proximity to the lakes and hosting an Ironman race. We came for a friend’s wedding and spent a leisurely week hiking in the Coeur d’Alene National forest and walking through the downtown area. It’s a great city for outdoor and water […]
Maui is a main hub and typical entry point into the islands. It’s a great option that’s inbetween ultra touristy Big Island and low-key Kauai. There’s plenty to do – like learn how to scuba dive! – whether you’re looking for luxurious relaxation or beautiful outdoor adventures. Spend a day split between golfing on the […]
Ever consider scuba diving? Do it. But carefully consider where you take your certification course, it can make all the difference! We choose Maui because we knew it would be idyllic warm water and the island is renowned for diving. While diving in warm water will require us to later do a cold water conversion, […]
Kauai is the island you go to really unwind and experience island living. It has an amazing contrast of climate zones and environments all within one island: one side of the island is dry as a desert and one side is wet as the tropics, where rainclouds roll in at anytime. You have black sand […]
Oh boy, if you are a fellow carb enthusiast like Adrienne, then Paella is absolutely a must-try dish. It’s often one of the pricier items on a menu because of the seafood, but you can make it home and get way more for your money. Paella can be as simple or complicated as you want […]
I apologize beforehand, as this trip was a little different for us. We blindly tagged along on a group trip, staying with some host families and mostly relied on Google Translate. Below is a recollection of my feelings of the trip, hopefully it will still do its part to entice you to visit this extraordinary […]
There’s a rumor going around that Californians are migrating to Oregon due to the skyrocketing cost of living in the Bay Area. While I will neither confirm nor deny our interest in the idea, I will admit that our trip to Portland spawned mainly from a take me anywhere search off Kayak, comparing the absurd […]
