Oceana

Australia, New Zeeland, etc

Kangaroo Island – Kelly Hill Caves (Australia)

Kelly Hill Caves As anyone who reads this blog knows, I’m a sucker for visiting any cave system I am...

Living underground, then and now – Cappadocia and Coober Pedy

There are a few places in the world where people live underground.  Sadly, some are just homeless. For example, those...

Australian animal crossing signs (photolog)

I just love finding animal crossing signs, especially for unusual animals. Australia was a wonderful place for me.

Kangaroo Island, Australia – Three Lighthouses

Lighthouses of Kangaroo Island, Australia Kangaroo Island was my favorite part of Australia.  It has everything a person could want...

Stone pancakes (Punakaiki) and seals – New Zealand

Geological wonders: Punakaiki Rocks – New Zealand The Punakaiki Rocks are located on the northwest side of the South Island...

Uluru and the Red Center (Australia)

Sunset over Uluru (Ayer’s Rock) On the way to Uluru there are only a few “towns” between Alice Springs and...

Iao Needle trail (Maui, Hawaii)

Iao Needle is the focus of a short walking trail in Iao Valley State Park. There is a beautiful stream...

Ululani’s Shave Ice (Maui, Hawaii)

On Maui, arguably the best shave ice is from Ululani’s Shave Ice which has multiple locations on the island. The...

Paia Fish Market’s amazing tacos (Maui, Hawaii)

If you are on Oahu and are always searching for the best fish taco, I highly recommend going to one...

USA’s largest tree: Lahaina’s Giant Banyan Tree (Maui, Hawaii)

The 150-year-old Banyan Tree in Courthouse Square is the largest tree, not only in Hawaii but in the United States....