I visited a lot of really awesome places when I was on the island of Oahu, HI for my birthday back in 2009. The morning of my actual birthday started at Byodo-In Temple where I enjoyed a quite morning of contemplation and reflection. It paid to be an early bird that day because I had […]

This time last year I was gearing up for a solo journey of epic proportions. I knew before making the trek that it would undoubtedly be a life changing experience, although little did I know exactly how great of an impact it would really have when all was said and done. The islands magical influences […]

It’s hard to go to Hawaii and not commune with nature. However, there are some really great things you can do to immerse yourself even farther instead of sticking to the white, sandy beaches. My favorite way to do this is by taking a hike! The island of Oahu is riddled with trails if you […]

Located in the Valley of the Temples, at the base of the 2,000 foot Ko’olau mountain range, is the replica of a 950-year-old Buddhist temple in Uji, Japan. The Byodo-In Temple was constructed, without the use of a single nail, in the 1960’s to commemorate the first Japanese immigrants who came to Hawaii to work […]

Not all of the sights to see along highway 83 were quick stops. Some attractions required a bit more time to explore. One of the coolest things I got to do while in Hawaii was snorkeling! My friend Tawny took me to Shark’s Cove to get my feet wet. Apparently, it is one of the […]

One of the prettiest shoreline drives in Oahu is, without a doubt, Highway 83. This picturesque driving tour with its miles of crystal blue pacific ocean was truly captivating. Imagine how hard it was for me to keep my eyes forward, especially during those times when the road was hugging the ocean so closely! My […]

Birthdays celebrations, for me, typically include travel, but not solo expeditions. Cody was unable to join me in my most recent crusades, so I went to Oahu, Hawaii sans my ‘partner in crime’. The experience was liberating! I can’t say that I want to spend future birthdays without being able to share them with Cody, […]