It's the northwestern-most point on the island of Oahu, and for only a short drive away from Honolulu the difference in the crowd is like night and day. My dad and I had rented a car for the weekend since he didn't need to go into work until Monday. The day before that we had …
Hiking Makapu’u Point, Oahu
My dad and I were in Waikiki while he was on a business trip and had just rented a car for our last weekend there. We wanted to drive around and see more of the island than we normally could just taking Uber or walking around. That morning we started it off strong by going …
Hiking Mauna Kea, Hawai’i
I've written before on the amazing sunsets and star gazing at the Mauna Kea visitor center, but there's nothing that can beat hiking to the top. Mauna Kea is one of the volcanoes that helped form the Big Island of Hawai'i. However, its last eruption was around 2600 BC. Mauna Kea sits at an elevation …
Pictures From Carlsbad Caverns National Park, New Mexico
Carlsbad Caverns is definitely one of the more famous National Parks in the US, and it comes with good reason. From the surface the terrain looks flat and expansive, but under the surface lies a whole new world. The impressive size and beauty of the caverns is something everyone should try and see, and It's …
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Pictures From Craters of The Moon National Monument, Idaho
Idaho doesn't have the most exciting reputation in California, but the state is home to all sorts of natural treasures. Craters of the Moon is one of those. It's kind of in the middle of nowhere, I only found since it was on my way to South Dakota, but I recommend this unique monument for …
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Catching a Sunset and Star Gazing at Mauna Kea Visitor Center
Mauna Kea is the highest point on the Big Island of Hawai'i, and the sunset and star gazing at its visitor center are a must for those visiting. It's the perfect spot. 9,000ft above sea level on an island with little light pollution keeps the stars bright and puts you above the clouds, but not …
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Tillicum Campground, Oregon Coast
This tucked away campground is immersed in a gorgeous Oregon rainforest perched right above a beautiful beach. We made our trip from the University of Oregon in Eugene. It was a gorgeous 2 hour drive, and after driving up from Southern California a couple of days before, it felt like a snap. The major draw …
White Sands National Monument
Not far from the I-10, just above Juarez and El Paso, is nestled one of the best destinations New Mexico and the US have to offer. The world's largest gypsum dunefield... White Sands National Monument I've written about The Great Sand Dunes in Southern Colorado, but this place much different. Dunes at White Sands don't …
Dolomites, Italy
Despite being part of the Alps and a UNESCO World Heritage Site, the Dolomites are not a very popular spot for American tourists. But, maybe after learning all it has to offer you can start to change that. My dad and I went up into the Dolomites last December on a day trip during our …
Boboli Gardens, Florence
Ok, maybe this isn't something you'd expect me to write on. I certainly never expected the word garden to be used in this blog. Stay with me though. This place is worth it. The gardens are located at the Pitti Palace (address: Piazza Pitti - Firenze). It is an extremely popular place to visit in …