Monthly Archives: June 2011

Kona: Home of Beer, Lava Rocks and Coffee

After a rocky start to the Big Island, I was excited to see Kona, a place I had heard a lot about. Our first stop of the day was lunch at Kona Brewing Company, where I crossed another brewery tour … Continue reading

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Malasadas, My One True Love

I’m suddenly wishing we had chosen the GPS option at the rental car desk. Maybe then we would have some idea of where we were going. Still feeling the jetlag from a flight back in time, from Sydney to Honolulu, … Continue reading

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Flying High Over Kaua’i

In case you haven’t heard, I’m a wimp when it comes to heights. I’m doing my best to conquer this fear and the best way to do it, seemingly, was to climb into a helicopter with no doors. Since Kaua’i … Continue reading

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Photo of the Day: Kiama, New South Wales, Australia

A few days after my return from Hawaii, Tommy decided we should go on a little day trip down the Great Pacific Drive past Wollongong to Kiama, a small town about two hours south of Sydney. The area is known … Continue reading

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Backpacker-Friendly Hawaii

Even though I didn’t go to Hawaii as a backpacker, I’m constantly in the mindset, so I noticed a few cost-cutting methods if you’re adding to Hawaii to your RTW itinerary. Which, by the way, you should. Transportation This is … Continue reading

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Big Scam on the Big Island

We’d had such good luck with accommodations on our trip, ranging from the luxury of The Edition Waikiki to the rustic charm of Waimea Plantation Cottages. But something had to go wrong, right?  After staying in bigger resorts on Oahu, … Continue reading

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Starhunting on Oahu’s North Shore

While most people go to Los Angeles in search of movie stars, the islands of Hawaii have served as a backdrop for countless movies and television shows throughout the years, including the new Hawaii 5-0. On our third day on … Continue reading

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The Edition Waikiki: My Happy Place

I’m starting to believe that my version of heaven is a luxury hotel room with clean white sheets, plush bathrobes, a big-screen television and round-the-clock room service. I learned this first at the Omni Atlanta and now again in Hawaii. … Continue reading

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Travel Writing Round Up [June 2011]

If you saw the last few editions of  Travel Writing Round Up, welcome back! There are a lot of great opportunities this month, so I hope you will take full advantage of them. A lot are repeats from last month as … Continue reading

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