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3-Day Oahu Itinerary | The Best Things to Do on Oahu
When it comes to Hawaii, Oahu tends to be the island that people fly into from the Continental US, and then hop to other islands but there are so many great things to do on Oahu! I’ve rounded up a few of my favorite things to do on Oahu in this not-to-be-missed 3-day Oahu itinerary. Let’s start with the basics! How to Get There: Hawaiian Airlines is the official carrier of Hawaii, but most major airlines (American, United, Delta, Southwest) offer flights from the West Coast, Texas, or Chicago. Where to Stay: If you’re only going to be on Oahu for 3 days, I’d strongly suggest staying in the Waikiki…
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How to Help Lāhaina, Maui
Hawaii, and Maui in particular, is very near and dear to my heart. I’ve traveled there half a dozen times for work and for pleasure. For the past week, I’ve been glued to the news about the Maui fires and I wanted to share some resources should you wish to donate. To donate to individual families, which is preferred because it provides immediate access to funds to meet their needs, head over to @lahaina_ohana_venmo on Instagram. If you’re an animal lover like me, the Maui Humane Society is a good option. And to follow news and information follow Kāko’o Haleakalā on Instagram. More Maui
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Hutchinson Island, Florida In Film
Affiliate links are included in this article. Any affiliate is a resource I use and recommend. If you click on a link and use their services or make a purchase, I may receive a commission at no cost to you. On my recent trip to Hutchinson Island, Florida, I shot a roll of Amber D400 Color Negative film and the warm, moody vibes fit the nostalgic beach look so well. I started my photography a long, long, longlonglonglong time ago on film cameras. I spent my high school and college years shooting with a Pentax K-1000 camera and developing TMAX film in the darkroom. Recently I got the itch and…
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What I Spent In 5 Days at the Albuquerque New Mexico International Balloon Fiesta
Affiliate links are included in this article. Any affiliate is a resource I use and recommend. If you click on a link and use their services or make a purchase, I may receive a commission at no cost to you. The Albuquerque New Mexico International Balloon Fiesta has been on my bucket list for probably 20 years and by a bit of dumb luck I ended up checking this one off the list during the AIBF’s 50th anniversary in 2022. The event takes place over nine days in October, featuring various exciting activities such as mass ascensions and specialty glow events. Spoiler alert: it wasn’t a cheap trip, but I’ve…