After spending a week in Kauai, Shae and I flew over to Maui where we also spent a week. Unlike Kauai where we stayed in the same place for the entire week, in Maui we stayed in a couple of different places. Our first couple of days were busier than the rest of our time in … [Read more...] about 1 Week In Maui, HI – Here’s What We Did
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Road To Hana Driving Guide In Maui, HI: Lava Tubes, Rainbow Trees, Waterfalls, Chocolate & More
When deciding what we wanted to do while in Maui for a week, driving the Road to Hana was top of the list. If you've not heard of the Road to Hana before, it's a scenic drive between Kahului and Hana that takes you along the coast, above cliffs, through rainforests, past … [Read more...] about Road To Hana Driving Guide In Maui, HI: Lava Tubes, Rainbow Trees, Waterfalls, Chocolate & More
1 Week In Kauai, HI – Canyons, Turtles, Beaches, Distilleries & More
To kick off our four weeks in Hawaii, we spent a week on the island of Kauai. Kauai is the oldest of the main islands in Hawaii and, to me, felt the most authentically Hawaiian of the four islands we visited. Although there are resorts, chain stores, fast food restaurants, … [Read more...] about 1 Week In Kauai, HI – Canyons, Turtles, Beaches, Distilleries & More
Spotting Sea Turtles At Poipu Beach In Kaua’i, HI
My favorite island in Hawai'i that we visited was Kaua'i. One of the primary reasons was my experiences with the green sea turtles (honu) on Poipu Beach. We were given a tip to go to the beach by a family at the Grand Hyatt (see our review here) we were staying at and it was even … [Read more...] about Spotting Sea Turtles At Poipu Beach In Kaua’i, HI
A Few Weeks In Las Vegas, NV – Here’s What We Did
After spending a few lovely days in Lake Tahoe, Shae and I rounded out our time in Nevada with a few weeks in Las Vegas. In reality though, we didn't spend anywhere near as much time in Vegas as we'd originally planned. We'd originally booked a month in an Airbnb there (more … [Read more...] about A Few Weeks In Las Vegas, NV – Here’s What We Did
A Long But Minimal Stay In Reno, NV
After kicking off our time in Nevada with a week in Ely, I drove on with our dog Truffles to Reno. Shae was still in South Africa running a tour there, but I originally had grand plans for myself for exploring the city and the surrounding area. That didn't work out as … [Read more...] about A Long But Minimal Stay In Reno, NV
1 Week In Ely, NV – Here’s What We Did
After spending 2.5 weeks in Wyoming, we drove down to Salt Lake City, UT which Shae flew out of to go to South Africa for her first trip of Ignite Travel Tours. Truffles and I then continued on our way to the 49th state of our road trip - Nevada. Our first stop there was Ely, … [Read more...] about 1 Week In Ely, NV – Here’s What We Did
Visiting Ward Charcoal Ovens State Historic Park In Ely, NV
We kicked off our time in Nevada - the 49th state of our 50 state road trip - with a week in Ely. Well, I say "we", but Shae was overseas in South Africa leading her first trip of Ignite Travel, so it was just me and our dog Truffles. Ely is a small city on the eastern side of … [Read more...] about Visiting Ward Charcoal Ovens State Historic Park In Ely, NV
Here’s Our Best & Worst Things From Wyoming
Despite Wyoming being in the top 10 states by area size, it's the least populated of all 50 states. That means that there isn't as much stuff to do compared to many other states and as a result we only spent 2.5 weeks there in late September/early October. Despite that, we … [Read more...] about Here’s Our Best & Worst Things From Wyoming
80’s Kids Delight: Fort Laramie, WY & Real Oregon Trail Wagon Ruts
Many days on the road trip are living the dream...but living the childhood dream!? That was my day going to Fort Laramie National Historic Site in Wyoming and seeing real wagon ruts remaining from the Oregon Trail. I loved the Oregon Trail computer game growing up (I still do … [Read more...] about 80’s Kids Delight: Fort Laramie, WY & Real Oregon Trail Wagon Ruts