Maybe it’s because it’s February and I’m in Seattle. Maybe it’s because I’ve had a couple of invitations to visit Hawaii in the last couple of weeks. Whatever the reason, my mind has been drifting off to the islands. At night, as I lull myself to sleep, I’ve been designing our dream house in Hawaii. Read More…
Hawaii
Sunset on the Kohala Coast, Big Island – Photo of the Day
I remember the first time I ever saw the sun set over the ocean. I had traveled from New Jersey to San Diego during a 3-month trip to see the country. Watching the sun drop below the water, I wanted to clap. That was 25 years ago. But seeing a setting sun still makes me Read More…
Revo Heading Sunglasses – WanderGear Wednesday
Seattleites like to boast that we purchase more pairs of sunglasses per capita than any other place in the U.S. It’s a silly stat – it makes it seem like we have SO much sunshine. In truth, it’s because we have so little. Between all the rain, we misplace our glasses and have to buy Read More…
Best Kauai Restaurants
I’ve traveled to Kauai numerous times in the last few years with trips focused on the cuisine. Though I wouldn’t exactly call myself an expert on this topic (for that you’ll have to talk to my neighbors, David and Lee, who manage to spend more time in Kauai than anyone I know), but I have Read More…
Flying High – Photo of the Day
At least at this point, I don’t have any plans to fly this month. So I thought it would be fun to pull out some images that I’ve taken while flying so that I don’t go through too much withdrawal! The above photo is of the Hawaii coastline. Flying out of Lihue last fall, this Read More…
Limahuli Gardens, Kauai – Photo of the Day
I have a special affinity for hibiscus flowers. The flower itself blooms for just one day, making its beauty profound but fleeting. When I see one of these marvels of nature, it reminds me to appreciate every moment because life is ever-evolving and changing and can be gone quickly. While in Kauai last week, Jon Read More…
Helicopter High on Kauai: Photo of the Day
I think I used “it’s bad for the environment” as an excuse not to take a helicopter ride for a long time. I think the real reason I avoided them was “I’m scared outta my pants.” But after hearing several people tell me how transformative the experience was, I figured I would give it a Read More…
Photo of the Day: Room with a View: Kauai
The St. Regis Princeville Resort on Kauai might have the distinction of having the best room with a view on the island. The above was taken from an Ocean View room that overlooks Hanalei Bay and the mountains. This day was particularly stormy with rains coming and going every 10 minutes or so. On the Read More…
Photo of the Day: Kauai Coasts
I’m not trying to make you jealous. It’s just that it wouldn’t be fair to keep all of these photos to myself. I get around (not like THAT), and even with all of my travels around the world, I found Kauai to be a dream. Everywhere I turned were views like the ones here. While Read More…
Lost on Kauai
I’ve been absent from my Wanderlust and Lipstick blog while I was on Kauai for the past week on a culinary press trip, hosted by the Kauai Visitors Bureau. Besides eating what is arguably some of the best food on the entire island, our small group (including writers from Seattle, Toronto and LA) had a Read More…