Thirteen months after I spent 72 hours in Waikiki, I returned to Hawaii for a wedding on the north shore of Oahu. While I was initially nervous about the ... Read More
72 hours in Oahu, Hawaii
"Who goes to Hawaii for three days?!" Was a common reaction I got when I mentioned my plans to visit Hawaii for 72 hours in Oahu. My parents on the other ... Read More
Hilton Hawaiian Village, Waikiki Beach
Hilton Hawaiian Village Waikiki Beach Resort is the largest Hilton in the chain, as well as the one of the largest non-casino resorts in the world. It sits ... Read More
Seattle
The three hour Victoria Clipper trip to Seattle was pretty painful after our quick helicopter trip to Victoria. Mike and I got a taxi from the Seattle ... Read More
A trip to New York City and Washington DC
Exploring New York City I spent 4 nights in New York one April, staying at the West Side YMCA by Central Park which was excellent location wise and ... Read More
Miami Spring Break
Miami Spring Break 2012 saw me experience a hostel dorm room for the first time in my life - not something I adapted entirely well to. Miami Beach ... Read More
Road trip from San Francisco to San Diego
I was excited to take a road trip from San Francisco to San Diego, driving down the famous Pacific Coast Highway from over two days. San Francisco to San ... Read More
Impressions of San Francisco
My first impressions of San Francisco were the worst as we drove into the city over the Bay Bridge to meet dirty streets with homeless people, needle ... Read More
Los Angeles
I've been to LA twice in the last couple of weeks between adventures and cannot recommend our hostel enough. StayON Beverly on Beverly Boulevard was clean ... Read More
Visiting Las Vegas and The Grand Canyon
When visiting Las Vegas and The Grand Canyon, I stayed 4 nights at Excalibur right on The Strip in Las Vegas. They practically give their rooms away on ... Read More