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 the biggest expenditure for anyone traveling to Hawaii because it … [Read more...] about Backpacker-Friendly Hawaii
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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, we opted for smaller hotels on the Big Island. We … [Read more...] about Big Scam on the Big Island
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. Northshore Hawaii Filming Locations Turtle Bay Resort On our third day on Oahu, we … [Read more...] about Starhunting on Oahu’s North Shore
I Was There
September 11, 2001. May 3, 2011. May 21, 2011. One of these dates may have significance for you. Maybe even two. On Saturday, May 21, I went to a lecture for the Sydney Writers' Festival entitled, "9/11: I Was There." I picked it mostly because one of my idols, Anthony Bourdain, was on the … [Read more...] about I Was There
The One Where I Get Dysentery
There is nothing worse than being sick in a foreign country, even if it's one where everyone speaks English. I don't care what age you are, all you want is your mommy to take care of you. Without getting into any of the icky details, I've been feeling terrible the last couple of days. … [Read more...] about The One Where I Get Dysentery