Cleared for Departure
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Welcome to Series 10: Paris
When I mentioned this trip on Facebook, my father accused me of spending money, and I’m quoting here, “…. as if you are an Onassis.” It’s quickly become a catchphrase amongst the immediate family. Continue …
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Farewell to Paradise
Here we are again, saying goodbye and parting ways. What a Spring! I’m not sure how many miles we’ve flown together, but I’m now, by some esoteric airline math, a Platinum member. Continue …
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Drink 100% Pure Kona Coffee
We’ve spend the last few days touring the Kona region, which includes several towns like Capitan Cook, Holualoa, and Kailua. Continue …
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Volcano National Park
Why a giant hot spot sits under Hawaii in the middle of the Pacific plate is a mystery. Continue …
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Hilotown
Welcome to Hilo on the Big Island, the island known as Hawai’i. It is the largest and newest island in the chain, about the size of Connecticut. Continue …
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Better To Be Lucky Than Good
My exit from Maui was not glorious. I’m a lucky SOB because we skirted disaster. Continue …
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The Road to Haleakala
So here in Hawaii they have this thing called the sun. It’s quite intense. For a fee you can watch it rise. Continue …
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Welcome to Hawaii
I wanted to buy some duty free gifts at JFK for my Arizona friends to take with me. The attendant asked for my ticket, which I presented, and she said, “Sir, you’re not traveling internationally.” I was shocked! It turns out Hawaii is – technically – in the United States. Continue …
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The Three Trials of Departure
Our journey begins with three trials. A five minute read on what it takes to travel to the island nation of Hawaii. Most of which is, likely, true. Continue …
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Welcome to Series 9: Hawaii
Welcome to Series 9: Hawaii. That’s right, after taking a once-in-a-lifetime trip to South Africa our rebound is a once-in-a-lifetime trip to Hawaii! Continue …
Cleared for Departure 