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Richard's Market - Lana'i

Because where else are you going to eat on the island of Lana'i? After a wind-filled, 4-wheeling day, we were eager to find some food in...

Lana'i Day Trip from Maui

A chance to visit another Hawaiian Island is just a short boat trip away. Always eager to check another spot off of our bucket list, we...

The Gazebo - Maui

It's not even a debate - this is the best breakfast in Maui! We booked our trip to Maui a few weeks in advance due to the...

Wialua Falls - Road to Hana

One of the easiest waterfalls to access on the Road to Hana is also one of the best. It's easy to lose track of time of the Road to Hana....

Maui Brewing Company - Kihei, Maui

The newer, modernized brewery is very different from the original. On a rainy Maui day where we struggled to find some sunshine, we...

Big Beach of Mākena State Park

A large beach of Maui is cleverly named "Big" Beach...and next to it is Little Beach. We've been through many beaches of Maui, but each...

Hawaiian Village Coffee

Local coffee shop offering coffee, pastries and kombucha. While heading south on the Honoapaillani Highway my wife asked me to search for...

Paako "Secret Cove" Beach (Makena Cove)

A secluded little cove that is simply Hawaii with its volcanic rock, clear waters, and palm trees. Any time we go to Maui, we find that...

Maui Brewing Company - Lahaina, Maui

The original Maui Brewing Company location. During our first visit to Maui in 2013, we drove substantially out of our way to visit Maui...

Monkeypod Kitchen - Kannapali, Maui

The best Mai Tais on Maui? Stay on Maui's west side, we decided to spend an evening at Whaler's Village as the island was experiencing...

Hike to the top of Lion's Head

Cape Town's most noteworthy hike gives you one of the most stunning 360 views on earth. Prior to visiting Cape Town, we had read and were...

Kruger National Park

South Africa's most notable National Park offers incredible wildlife viewing from your vehicle. Upon landing at the Skukuza Airport, we...

Harding Falls

6+ miles of boulders, fallen trees, and water crossings take you to a two-tier, 40 foot waterfall. Harding Falls is one of the lesser...

Sabie Park Wildlife Nature Reserve

Not just visiting the creatures of Africa; living among them... Over our years of travel, we've stayed in all sorts of lodging; from...

Boulders Beach Penguin Colony

One of the most beautiful beaches on earth just happens to also host a penguin sanctuary. When you think of the creatures of Africa,...

Red Rock Canyon - Whiting Ranch

Four mile hike takes you from suburbia to towering red canyon wall. Commuting past the sprawl of homes in Lake Forest and Foothill Ranch,...

HiroNori Craft Ramen - Irvine

A tremendously amount of fanfare surrounds this ramen restaurant. Could it really live up to the hype? On a recent rainy evening, we...

The Donut Hub

Donut shop specializing in unique flavors and quirky themed donuts. Browsing through instagram, a particular donut profile recently...

Leaf n Cream Craft Teas

Cafe specializing in customizable teas and lèige waffle ice cream sandwiches. After a recent dinner, my wife mentioned that she wanted to...

Rance's Chicago Pizza - Costa Mesa

Chicago-style pizza comes to the West Coast. Three variety: Thin, Pan, and Stuff As difficult as it is to believe, there is not a lot...

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