Most people assume that my life of nearly-constant travel is luxurious. While most of the time it's the exact opposite, more smelly laundry and ramen noodles than anything else, there is the occasional spot of luxury. One particular night was at Pousada Monte de Santa Luzia in Viana do Castelo, … [Read more...] about Living Large in Viana do Castelo
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The Cost of Traveling in Australia: Accommodation
This is the second post in a series about the cost of traveling in Australia, this time focusing on accommodation. Keep reading next week for the budget guide to food and drinks in Australia. Another important aspect of keeping the cost of traveling in Australia low is in regards to … [Read more...] about The Cost of Traveling in Australia: Accommodation
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