Charleston, South Carolina is located on the Atlantic Ocean and the city center sits on a peninsula.  Founded in 1670, it has retained much of its old-world charm with colorful buildings, French style architecture, and cobblestoned streets.  The city is diverse but it is clear that the touristic areas are white washed and may not exactly reflect the true culture and identity of the town. For the first long weekend of 2022, I decided to

Located at the southernmost point of the United States, Papakolea Beach is in Naahelu on the Big Island of Hawaii. The name Papakolea is a Hawaiian word meaning “plover flats”, a type of bird that is common in the area. There are only four green sand beaches in the world, and Papakolea is one of them. The rich green color of its sand comes from the green mineral, olivine, and erosion due to volcanic activity.

Mauna Kea, above the clouds Located in the middle of the Big Island, Mauna Kea is Hawaii’s tallest dormant volcano and the second tallest island peak in the world. It stands at over 13,000 feet above sea level and you can expect to get a spectacular view if you are lucky enough to visit on a clear day. About the Volcano Mauna Kea is part of  a group of five volcanoes that make up the

Serene Barn Retreat – Dummerston, Vermont In June 2021, one of my besties and I headed to Vermont to switch up our routine. The goal was to reset and recenter before the official start of summer. We stayed in this AirBnb which was originally a barn before the owner renovated it into apartments. We spent a lot of time between here and Brattleboro which you can learn about here in another blog post. Often times

Brattleboro is a quintessential New England town primarily frequented for skiing in the winter. But, if you’re not a skiier, there are plenty of things to get into in and around the Brattleboro area during the spring and summer. Let’s review some of the best parts of this culturally rich little town. The Connecticut River Hinsdale-Bratteboro Bridge view from Whetstone Brewery Brattleboro sits at the edge of the Connecticut River, forming natural barrier between the