Visiting Waimea Valley-Without Swimming in the Waterfall-Oahu-Hawaii
The sun sparkles between openings in the dense trees. The sky is a vibrant blue. Small cloud puffs float lazily across the sky. The vibrant
Matsumoto Shave Ice-Hawaii’s Best Shave Ice-Oahu
Though known for my ice cream, enthusiasm, I am also a fan of shave ice. While traveling around Hawaii, our plan, try as many icy
Eating At Giovanni’s Shrimp Truck-North Shore-Oahu, Hawaii
We pause. It’s no secret that Giovanni’s Shrimp Truck is popular, but this is the longest line for a food truck we’ve seen. Bodies start
Touring the WWII SS Red Oak Victory Ship
The Park Ranger and Park volunteer, at Rosie The Riveter WWII Home Front National Historical Park, insist that visiting The SS Red Oak Victory ship,
Visiting Rosie The Riveter National Park Site
The headband speaks out to me from my headband holder. Red with white polka dots. Do I dare? I only need an appropriate shirt and
Hiking Diamond Head in Hawaii
It’s the reward for hiking Diamond Head State Monument. An awe-inspiring view. The blue water stretches to infinity. A woman lines a group of tween
Celebrating Mardi Gras at Universal Orlando
Beads, tossed from floats, rain down on parade watchers. Hands stretch to the sky, ready for the clutch. I learn that an 11-year-old will tackle
San Juan Food Tour-Puerto Rico
Though this tour was provided free of charge by Spoon-Puerto Rico, all opinions are my own Colors. Vibrant, magnificent, energizing. To help us create more
Visiting The Turtle Hospital-Marathon-Florida
Circled around the largest tank, at The Turtle Hospital, in Marathon, Florida, the tour group stands ready. The guide drops a handful of pellets into
Visiting Dry Tortugas National Park-Florida
Sleepy bodies shuffle into the Dry Tortugas National Park ferry terminal. The Yankee Freedom Boat Tour agency repeats the comment over the loudspeaker. “The waters