There's No Place Like Oz

After spending a week in Maui, Gav and I flew to Hawaii’s Big Island to enjoy the second week of our honeymoon. We spent the first two days exploring the beautiful, green east coast before venturing to the contrasting lava lined landscape of the west coast. En route from Hilo to Kona, we stopped for […]

Whenever I talk to fellow travel blogging Americans about food, one thing becomes apparent — we love looking for good Mexican food wherever in the world we may be. As a gal who pursues food experiences when I travel above most any other, I appreciate how the company of those who join me and the […]

Before we even started planning our Hawaiian honeymoon, I already knew the number one thing I wanted to do in Maui — attend a luau. If you’re a regular reader, you know I explore new destinations through food. What you may not know is that I have a strong appreciation for dance and love watching […]

Although Gav and I wanted to enjoy Maui’s beautiful beaches during our honeymoon, I was equally interested in exploring the island’s mountains, fields, and farmland of Upcountry Maui. The region offers beautiful views to those who take time to experience more than the beaches and resorts of West Maui, and we loved getting to know […]

Two weeks before we left on our Hawaiian honeymoon, and well after I’d stopped planning things to see, do, and eat, I noticed an update in my Facebook news feed that made me stop in my tracks. “Gav,” I called out to my husband in the next room, “I think we need to add a […]

When I visit a new destination, domestic or international, I search for blogs offering local tour reviews, gorgeous photos of food from restaurants and cafes, and travel advice. As we were planning our Hawaiian honeymoon, I read and reread the posts of fellow food-loving traveler and blogger Annette, who had recently enjoyed a trip to […]

Massage has proved to be a great healing tool for me in the past, helping chiropractic adjustments last longer and blessing me with a fantastic night’s sleep. If I had the resources to schedule a massage once a month, I’d do so in a flash. If there was ever a time I’ve needed massage, this […]

For those of you that have followed along with my journey over the last three years, there’s no doubt in your mind that I have a sweet tooth. Especially when it comes to dark chocolate and macarons (NOT macaroons). Over the last two years, I have developed a particular fondness for cupcakes. It started with […]

When I was younger, I felt comfortable in front of the camera. I was the ham, the goofball, and the star of the show. Posing sweetly for the camera at age 4 Fast forward to the teenage years, and I avoided being photographed or video taped if it all possible. I eventually grew out of […]

If you know me, you know that I love food. If you really know me, you know that I adore eating healthfully, especially fresh organic produce and other organic products. Ditch the GMOs, preservaties, and other nasties. Yes, I’ve written all about my sweet tooth in the past, but for the most part, I am […]