Experiences by Destination

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Books to read before visiting any country

Books to read before visiting any country

Here’s a fun site for finding books to read while you are in a country or before you go. It...

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....

Around town Cartagena, Colombia – photolog

Mirror Lake Trail – Yosemite National Park

Mirror Lake Trail – Yosemite National Park

  The Mirror Lake Trail is about 2 miles long (5 miles if you walk around the lake too).  ...

Around town, Cusco – Peru

Around town, Cusco – Peru

Istanbul underground: Basilica Cistern

I love going to things that are underground, and in Istanbul, there is an ancient Cistern you can visit. The...

Cartagena – Sloths, red squirrels, and capuchins (Colombia)

Last night, I went to Centennial Park just outside the old city of Cartagena. I had seen capuchin monkeys here...