(originally published November 3, 2016) Whenever I visit my sister in Hawaii, we tend to go to the same couple of beaches. On this seventh visit, I’m…… Read more “how to beach in oahu”
Tag: 2016
horseback riding in the caribbean
I’ve never been horseback riding before – that is unless you count pony rides on elementary school trips to a farm. And since Ben had never ridden…… Read more “horseback riding in the caribbean”
when it downpours on your tropical vacation
November is the last month of hurricane season in Punta Cana – which is something I wish I knew before I had booked it. A lot of…… Read more “when it downpours on your tropical vacation”
6 things i learned from staying at an all-inclusive
By Day 3, you will not want to drink anymore alcohol. But growing up in a Chinese household, I was taught that I shouldn’t waste anything and…… Read more “6 things i learned from staying at an all-inclusive”
punta cana 2016
With only three vacation days left for the last quarter of 2016, I had spent some time thinking about how to use them wisely. I couldn’t go…… Read more “punta cana 2016”
the best spot to watch the sunset in d.c.
I’m going to just leave you with this photo. And this one. Okay, one more… This is the Tidal Basin. It’s a partially man-made reservoir between the…… Read more “the best spot to watch the sunset in d.c.”
dc for free
One of the best parts of visiting DC is that you get to visit all of the Smithsonian museums and the zoo for FREE. They’re open everyday…… Read more “dc for free”
washington, d.c. 2016
In honor of President Obama, let’s look back and reminisce on the better times when he was still in office. Ben and I took a trip to…… Read more “washington, d.c. 2016”
5 things you should know before ascending the world’s tallest mountain
No, it’s not Mount Everest, contrary to popular belief. But the world’s tallest mountain is actually Mauna Kea on the Big Island, standing at 33,000 feet. Of…… Read more “5 things you should know before ascending the world’s tallest mountain”
exploring the big island
Since I only had a weekend to spend on the Big Island, my time was extremely limited. But even in that short period of time, these are…… Read more “exploring the big island”
how to be a tourist 