Tag: travel

Visiting The New York World’s Fair Park

The song plays in my head, as we enter The New York World ’s Fair Park. “There’s a great big beautiful tomorrow, shining at the end of everyday…” This visit lights up my passion for learning about entertainment history. In New York, in 1939 and 1964, there was no greater entertainment spectacle, than the World’s…
Fire Island National Seashore-Sailors Haven Day- Trip-New York

Crushing defeat. There is no sign of life at the Fire Island National Seashore- Sailors Haven Visitors Center. No Visitors Center, no National Park Passport Stamp. The main purpose of the United States’ Memorial Day holiday is to honor those who sacrificed their lives serving in the military. Due to occurring just before June, the…
The Final Oakland A’s Game-The Coliseum Stadium-California

It’s the 7th Inning Stretch, at The Final Oakland A’s Game. The entire stadium stands, belting out the famous, “Take me Out to the Ballgame.” Some sing joyously, a slight hint of defiance in their tone. Some have tears in their eyes. Everyone is aware that this is the last time they will sing in…
Visiting The John Muir National Historic Site-California

There is a 7-Eleven directly across the street. This is the first thing I notice, as our rental car pulls into the parking lot, at the John Muir National Historic Site. The street also includes a fast food restaurant, a tire store, and several places to grab a cup of coffee. Progress. I’m always grateful…
Eating Pink Pancakes at The Royal Hawaiian Hotel-Waikiki-Hawaii

This is the way to start a morning. Sitting lazily on a pink-umbrella-dotted patio. Sipping Kona coffee. Looking out over an expanse of sand that ends at sparkling blue water. I imagined this moment since planning our Hawaii trip, I’m finally eating Pink Pancakes at The Royal Hawaiian Hotel. The Royal Hawaiian Hotel has been…
Taking a North Shore Day-Trip-Oahu-Hawaii

Waikiki is walkable. This is our dilemma. A car is not needed for our stay on Oahu. Parking in Waikiki is scarce, difficult, and expensive. We want, however, to experience some activities beyond Waikiki. Though taking a guided tour is a great option, we’d rather visit sites on our own timeline. Solution, rent a car…
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 green, Waimea Valley, rises up on all sides. We set out on the main path. Our first goal, visit Waimea Valley’s most touristic feature, the waterfall. Reading reviews pre-trip, I…
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 treats as possible. As I research, I learn no shave ice tour is complete without visiting Hawaii’s most famous shave ice shop, Matsumoto Shave Ice. Matsumoto Shave Ice is located…
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 at the window, wrap around the tables, and then spread along the parking lot’s perimeter. This is one of the top things-to-do on Oahu’s North Shore, and we are in…