Waking up in a big city is exciting when you live in a small-town community. Living-wise, I’d never have it any other way… but I will admit, the pull to get back outdoors to see the sights of a full day in Seattle was enough to get me out of bed quick! Today I’m taking […]
A charming trip to Niagara Parks Butterfly Conservatory This week didn’t go as planned… I’m trying a whole bunch of new foods and other things lately and a few things went south. Whoops… I am quickly finding out, changes (you read about in THIS post) don’t come overnight. Your body can’t even handle that. So […]
Now with us pretty much in the fall season, I kept remembering a spectacular activity from LAST fall I have not even shared with you yet! So I cracked open my vacation photos and decided to start sharing some past adventures again, with plenty of sole travel tips along the way. Today I’m taking you […]
I happen to live 1 hour east of Vancouver, BC. It’s a big, beautiful vibrant city! Or so I’ve heard. Would you believe I’ve only made my way that way for bus tours as a kid, or sporadic needs such as the airport? I know. I KNOW! However, this directionally challenged country girl has just […]
When I first arrived in Maui, the two big aloe vera plants beside my outdoor lanai had seen better days. I’ve frequented this condo many times over the years and honestly, their current state shocked me. They were both orange and dry. I honestly thought they were on their way out. So I decided to […]
For those following me on Instagram stories, I KNOW you are waiting for this tour. And I’m finally delivering! I needed a getaway. Quickly. I scoured the internet for a condo in Maui first. Of course… When that didn’t pan out with my yesterday timeframe, I decided to snoop around somewhere a little more local. […]
When I first arrived on Lanai, (insurance story HERE) I was deflated to find out they do not sell vehicle insurance. Period. I’m a photographer type, who likes to stop every 3 inches to capture the best views thankyouverymuch. I need to drive! But I will not drive if I don’t have insurance. However, my […]
Crazed cat fans all over the land, this post is most definitely for you! And may have you booking a flight out this way before you realize what hit you. So proceed with caution… This past round when I visited Maui, I decided to take in Lana’i for a 3 night visit, all because of […]
I’m starting to second guess posting this during February. Goodness, these colours are surreal in contrast to all the shades of grey going on here at home right now! However, I’ve been asked some questions on my travel to the Hawaiian islands lately, and in particular, on my visit to Lana’i. So thanks to digging […]
For years… YEARS, I had envisioned walking the Pipiwai trail, however the mere thought of it flat out frightened me. From the reading I did, it sounded so aggressive. 2.5ish hours in? One way? Uphill? Crazy talk, we’re on vacation after all. However, once my sister Wendy enticed encouraged me, I covered all those ‘gruelling details with […]