Naples is a metropolis in southern Italy that sits on a bay overlooked by the looming, active volcano, Mount Vesuvius. For thousands of years, people have been visiting and inhabiting this mysterious and complex city that holds much of Italy’s treasures and magic. Ancient History Naples: Capital of the region of Campania. Population: 2.2 million. […]
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 […]
Tuscany. Deep green hills, sunflowers, farms, and wine. Oh, and the wine. A picturesque view of undulating hills, and all the salami your heart could desire. Daydreaming about one of the major cities? Pisa? Siena? Florence? It’s easy to get lost in the pandemonium that is a tourist hot spot, and it can sometimes feel […]
If you read my post 5 way to travel stress-free, you might have noticed that packing light was the longest section. One reason is because I described two airport-to-lodging scenarios. One describes the scenario with heavy, checked luggage. The second describes it using someone who packed light. When we are traveling somewhere, it is only […]