Tag: coffee

Kona Hawaii Coffee Tour-Greenwell Farm

Choosing a Kona Hawaii Coffee Tour is daunting. There are a myriad of farms. There are big farms, like Greenwell Farm and small farms, like Hala Tree. Short tours and tours that include classes on roastingand making a perfect cup. There are tours that are free and tours with a cost. In the end, we…
Kona Hawaii Coffee Tour-Hala Tree Coffee

Choosing a Kona Hawaii Coffee Tour is daunting. There are a myriad of farms. There are big farms and small farms. Short tours and tours that include classes on roasting and/or making a perfect cup. There are tours that are free and tours with a cost. In the end, we pick our Kona Hawaii Coffee…
Eating Around Anchorage-Alaska

The finale of our Alaska adventure ends eating around Anchorage. With the most choices for places to eat, we are grateful for recommendations from locals and other travelers. Moose’s Tooth Touted as the best pizza in Alaska, make sure your phone’s battery is well charged when visiting Moose’s Tooth. Their popularity ensures a long wait,…
Glacier Bay National Park-Alaska-Uncruise

The morning begins like most…with coffee. Unlike most of my mornings however, I’m sipping my caffeine in front of the grey, moody, Alaskan landscape, of Glacier Bay National Park, instead of my grey, moody, office cubicle. When we planned our trip to Alaska, seeing a glacier was at the top of my wish list. So…
The First 48-Juneau-Alaska

Day 1 To reduce anxiety caused by possible flight delays, we arrive in Juneau, Alaska, 48 hours before our cruise sets sail. Exiting the airport, we are struck by the gorgeous mountains. The hotel we are staying at provides airport pickup. The driver loads our bags into the back of the van, and we are…
Finding Your Coffee Vibe in Cape Town

After the breathtaking scenery, and the abundant amount of activities, the thing that I miss most about Cape Town, is the coffee. Coffee in Cape Town is serious business. You won’t find hyper sweetened, flavored beverages. You want a latte, you get a latte. It will be one of the most expertly crafted lattes you…
Cape Town Beach Tour

Though most of our travel days are carefully planned, I try to leave a day or two open for spontaneous activities. As we have nothing scheduled post our Paragliding adventure, we hop on the Hop On Hop Off Bus for a self-guided Cape Town Beach Tour. Hout Bay During our tours earlier in the week,…
Jazz Brunch at Harveys-Cape Town

Warm sunshine splashes over us as we take our seats in Harveys’ outdoor, courtyard. Our server greets us with two welcoming flutes of champagne, then briefly goes over the highlights of the brunch buffet. We are free to go up and participate in the bounty, but first, we take a few moments to appreciate our…
Staying at The Peninsula All-Suite Hotel-Cape Town

We enter The Peninsula All-Suite Hotel’s lobby, and plop down on one of the sofas. We need a plan B for our day, but we are lost as to what to do. Sensing our bewilderment, Alistair approaches. He asks if we are checking into the hotel today. A bundle of kindness, effervescence, and animation, Alistair…