We weren't at Ali'i Kula Lavender long before I received a call from the Andaz Maui. Our room had become available, so after looking around for a few more minutes, we headed back to Wailea. It took us nearly an hour to get back to the Andaz Maui, which seemed like an eternity. Having been teased with the promise of a "special room," I was eager to see what exactly that … [Read more...] about Review: Andaz Maui
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Maui Roadsters
As any frequent traveller knows, or as any car guy will tell you, rental cars suck. Usually they're some boring, vanilla car, or worst, a totally piece of junk. Sometimes you luck out and get a gem. Or perhaps you went and rented a luxury car or some "performance car" from a big rental agency. Those are better, but they aren't different, and in the case of performance cars, … [Read more...] about Maui Roadsters
What to do During a Tropical Cyclone
Tropical Storm Darby was the first topical cyclone of any type to directly impact Oahu in over a decade. It's been just one of many, however, that have impacted the Hawaiian Islands in recent years. The chaos that ensued, though, and questions that arose from friends that didn't grow up here got me thinking. A great blog post to write would be what to do during a tropical … [Read more...] about What to do During a Tropical Cyclone
Ali’i Kula Lavender
When we arrived at the Andaz Maui in Wailea we were informed that our room wasn't ready yet. Rather than wait around for an undisclosed amount of time, the wife and I decided to head out. Not wanting to be gone too long we simply headed to Ali'i Kula Lavender Farm on the slopes of Haleakala. The final couple of miles to Ali'i Kula Lavender are really windy and narrow … [Read more...] about Ali’i Kula Lavender
New Caledonia – Half Land Half Water [Photo Stitching]
So how many of you have seen one of these half water half land pictures floating around the internet or Pinterest? Super cool, right. Mr. J informed me these are stitched or Photoshped pictures, or you have to have the right lens. I being the inquisitive or analytic person that I am did not believe Mr. J. [Mr. J refers to this beautiful quality as … [Read more...] about New Caledonia – Half Land Half Water [Photo Stitching]
Hands Free Luggage Holder?
Have you ever thought to yourself that it would be great to, uh, not hold your luggage while you walk through the airport? Well this guys has! For the sole purpose of being able to hold his coffee, talk on the phone, and roll your luggage at the same time it seems. And that's why he'd developed his very own hands free luggage holder. Actually, My Hitch's inventor, … [Read more...] about Hands Free Luggage Holder?