Maui, the second largest of the Hawaiian islands, is known as the place to go for excitement. The island is fun, with something for everyone. It has secluded beaches, endless stretches of coast, hairpin turn highways, and funky towns with great boutique shopping. As I did with Oahu yesterday, I’ll touch on the history of […]
Today I’m writing about the Island of Oahu, the third largest island in the state of Hawaii and home to Honolulu, Pearl Harbour, and the North Shore. Oahu, or O’ahu in Hawai’ian, is known for its nightlife and shopping at Waikiki, and its famous surf break, Pipeline. But there’s so much more to this lush […]
I spent a few days last weekend on O’ahu, the third largest of the Hawaiian islands. It was my first trip (I KNOW!) to the state. And WOW I loved it! As an attendee at the inaugural Classic Vacations E3 conference, I had the chance to learn so much about the 50th state from various […]
I’ll be the first to encourage you to travel to far-flung destinations like New Zealand. However, I know that time and money constraints restrict even the most adventurous among us. There are some AMAZING places on our doorstep here in the States, and you don’t have to go that far to find them. If you’re […]
One of things I really like doing when I travel is learning about the history of the destination. I have a Masters degree in Classical Archaeology and Ancient History, and obviously find it all fascinating. Plus, when you look at the history of the world on a broad scale, it really does link together. You’d […]
Whisky and winter go hand in hand, I often think, and no better way to kick off talking about Scotland’s Orkney Islands than by discussing Orcadian whisky! Did you know there are TWO distilleries in Orkney? They are both located on the mainland but are vastly different.
Scotland holds a special place in my heart, and Scotland’s Orkney Islands do as well. This tiny archipelago at the top of the mainland is home to Neolithic ruins, World War II historical sites, award-winning distilleries, and incredible Norse heritage. The islands are easy to get around; there’s a dedicated ferry service to all inhabited […]
Dunedin, New Zealand is one of my favourite cities simply because there is so much to do, yet so few people visit! The city lies at the head of the Otago harbour, on the eastern coast of New Zealand’s South Island. It’s about five hours due south of Christchurch, New Zealand and about three hours […]
Happy Thanksgiving! This is the first time in five years that I’ll be home with my family for Thanksgiving. It’s quite possibly my favourite holiday. The craziness of Christmas hasn’t settled in yet, and yet the crispness of fall is all around. Where I’m from, and where I currently live, the leaves finish falling, the […]
Ah, Queenstown, New Zealand. Playground for the snowbirds, haven for summer wine lovers, and absolutely surreal scenery no matter the season. Queenstown developed on the shore Lake Wakatipu in the 1860s first as a high country farm and later as a gold mining town. Only some of the original buildings remain, one of them now […]
