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
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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?
Eat Like a Local Sweepstakes
Hawaiian Airlines is giving away 140,000 miles in their Eat Like a Local Sweepstakes! To win, all you need to do is visit Hawaiian Air's Facebook page, like it, and click the "Eat Like a Local" tab. Unfortunately, I only recently found out about the Eat Like a Local Sweepstakes. And this week is already the second to the last week to enter. Still, you've got a chance … [Read more...] about Eat Like a Local Sweepstakes
Courtyard Waikiki Beach
Following our wonderful stay at the Hilton Hawaiian Village, the wife and I needed to stay in a hotel another night. This wasn't by choice and was last minute. Not wanting to waste points, I looked for the cheapest rate I could find. And rather than simply staying at the HHV another night, I decided to revisit the Courtyard Waikiki Beach. It's been a while since the wife … [Read more...] about Courtyard Waikiki Beach