What does “Hawaiian vacation” conjure in your mind? Ladies in cliched grass skirts and coconut bras doing hula at the Marriott? Tourists festooning the sands of Waikiki like beached whales? Visions of aloha shirts, flip-flops and plastic leis? I’m seeing loads of deals all over the internet right now for airfare to Hawaii. And while […]
How-To
The Good-Intentioned Hiker’s Guide
Raise your hand if you are as excited as I am for the arrival of the sweet days of spring! The warmer days are sure to draw many of us out of our hibernation holes and onto backroads and trails. Whether you are day hiking just beyond the city limits, or doing a multi-day trek […]
the responsible photographer
Everybody wants to take photos when they travel — it’s one of the best ways to preserve moments, trigger memories and share your experiences with others at home. A few years back, my partner and I forgot our digital camera at a trail head on Kauai. When we retraced out steps and found that it […]