It's been a few weeks since our family left and I'm still just glowing with joy that we had such a fantastic trip with them! They were here on Oahu for two entire weeks. Yes, Americans who take trips longer than one week do exist and they are thriving because of it.... Read more
When Buddy asked if I wanted to use our Hilton Points to stay at a fancy resort on the Big Island, I responded with: “Yes, that sounds amazing, but can we also finally go see the lava glow at Hawaii Volcanoes National Park?!?!” Ever since we saw it from... Read more
Budget travel and Hawaiian resorts don't often go together … ever. Unless you use travel points, then you may be surprised how cheaply you can get away with visiting a hotel you'd never dream of booking. We recently took a points trip to Hilton Waikoloa Village... Read more
Sometimes we have no idea where our travel itch should take us, and other times we know exactly what kind of trip we are craving. When planning a spring getaway, we knew we wanted somewhere nature-focused and far from the crowds. I just wanted to curl up in a cozy bed... Read more
The Skagit Valley Tulip Festival in Washington State is one of those things I saw years ago and thought I'd love to go to, then promptly forgot about it as my travels took me elsewhere. I'm so glad I stumbled upon it again in my search for a spring getaway in North... Read more
With a birthday coming up, the travel bug sinking its teeth in, and whale-watching in full swing, I was determined to get over to Maui from our home on Oahu to go on a tour in the best spot for seeing whales in Hawaii. The only problem was our commitment to stick to a... Read more
Ever since visiting Hawaii for the first time in 2018, we knew that (if we ever decided to stop traveling full-time and pick a home base), that's where we wanted to plant roots again. Of course, 2020 changed travel for all of us. While it is possible again in many... Read more
While some people would be ashamed to say they have no home or big career in their 30s, we take so much pride in saying we are full-time travelers and nomadic house sitters. Because … WE.FOUGHT.FOR.THIS! For many years, I'd look back on New Year's Eve at the 365... Read more
Since moving from Colorado, we've really enjoyed taking advantage of being able to be tourists in familiar areas when we return for visits. Colorado's front range has always been a favorite place in this beautiful state and Boulder especially holds an important place... Read more
We've been extremely fortunate to have just spent our second summer house sitting in Hawaii and enjoying island life. It's such a unique and special place – far removed from the hectic hustle of the mainland. We have truly found our happy place there, with its... Read more
