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It might surprise you that the culinary delights in and around Ensenada reach far beyond their famous fish tacos and a Margarita at Hussong’s Cantina. A trip to the oldest cheese cave in Latin America, wine tasting and the oldest French restaurant in Ensenada all add up to one surprisingly perfect day in Baja. Begin your gastronomic adventure by heading south of Ensenada on the Ojos Negros #3. It’s a… Read More
We all know the drill when it comes to airport security. Besides having to take your computer out of the bag and making sure all toiletries are the correct ounces and in the approved size Ziploc bag, removing shoes is a major inconvenience. Gone are the days of wearing anything laced or big boots that are cumbersome to easily get out of and then back into—especially in airports without adequate… Read More
This is perfect bag for traveling. If you are looking for a great travel bags with lots of pockets for organizing we’ve found it! The Bidwell bag from Overland Equipment bag is a great size and has plenty of room for all the essentials. I love that it can be adjusted to wear on the shoulder or cross body. There is a middle zipper compartment to keep everything important. And… Read More
If you are traveling from the mainland to Oahu, your first morning in Hawaii will most likely be an early one. If you are traveling from the west coast 8am suddenly becomes 6am and if you are traveling from the east coast it will be 3am Hawaii time. Take advantage of your internal clock with an early morning visit to the Pier 38 Fish Auction. The Hawaii Fish Auction It’s… Read More
Looking for a Flip Flop with Arch Support? The Spenco Yumi is just what you’ve been searching for! They have been designed with an orthotic-quality arch and heel support, creating a shoe that is contoured instead of a plane flat flip flop. What does this mean? Comfort! This isn’t a mere beach flip flop. These can easily be worn for a day of walking and exploring. They’ll take up minimal… Read More
Oahu’s North Shore serves up some tasty shrimp. Just visit one of the many shrimp trucks located in Halewia and Kahuku for some of the yummiest, fresh shrimp. Trucks have specialties ranging from garlic shrimp to spicy shrimp and coconut shrimp. It’s a delicious way to enjoy lunch like a local. Read More
I recently attended the 2011 Shrimp Festival in San Felipe. It has been a good 15 years since I was last in San Felipe and that was for college break where I roughed it at Pete’s Camp with a couple hundred SDSU students. While my college experience was certainly fun in it’s own way– we never actually visited the town of San Felipe–instead merely enjoying beer and the beach. I… Read More
When traveling a few hours or across the Atlantic by plane, sleep is coveted and sometimes elusive. The .3 fluid ounce “Sleep” roll on stick from Bath by Bettijo helps to relax your mind and body with aromatherapy. It’s small enough to bring as a carry on and helps to relax you during flight. One additional benefit is that is smells great and frankly planes usually do not. Roll a… Read More
Japonesque, the brand that has brought us a plethora of everyday beauty tools has recently added a new line; Beauty Fixation Touch-Ups. The six varieties of tiny pre-filled swabs are perfect for travel beautification. Each pack includes 24 fun and easy swabs. Just snap the side of the swab with the color ring which releases a blend of oils, aloe and other specific ingredients to do their magical job. The… Read More
Six miles outside the hustle and bustle of Waikiki, nestled in a secluded cove with white sand beaches, a hidden luxury resort awaits. From the minute you arrive at the Kahala and are presented with a flower lei or for the men, a hand-painted necklace you know you are in for a one of a kind experience. Once the aroma of the lei envelops you and you walk into the… Read More