Looking back – 13 photos that tell our 2013 story Have you read enough “year in review” articles yet? What’s one more, right? We had good intentions to write a detailed ‘end of year wrap up’ but these past few weeks have been unexpectedly busy. And not in a good way. Our two little boys have […]
Powerful Statement at the Santa Monica Pier
Santa Monica Pier in Los Angeles, California A massive display of military graves was not something we expected to see at the buzzing Santa Monica pier. But it certainly achieved its goal. On the north side of the iconic pier, amongst a sea of colourful umbrellas and beach-goers, lies a powerful political statement that stretches […]
On the Boardwalk: Scenes from Santa Monica to Venice Beach
Scenes from Santa Monica and Venice Beach, California When you think of California, what comes to mind? Is it San Francisco’s Golden Gate Bridge? Is it the rugged landscapes of Joshua Tree or Yosemite National Parks? Is it the LA Lakers or San Francisco 49ers? The Hollywood sign or the endless vineyards of Napa Valley? For us, […]
This is not a democracy, it’s a dictatorship
Descending into Kalaupapa’s dark past Buzzy Sproat has experienced a lot during his time on the remote island of Molokai. The legendary mule trainer has spent the last 40 years guiding visitors down the world’s tallest sea cliffs to the hauntingly beautiful Kalaupapa peninsula. As we saddled up, Buzzy went through his standard orientation and […]
Travel to Molokai – What to Do and What Not to Do
Molokai is not like its Hawaiian neighbours. With this in mind, we’ve put together a list of things to do (and not do) when traveling to The Most Hawaiian Island
Riding Mules Down the World’s Tallest Sea Cliffs
Rated as the number one adventure on Molokai, we hop on the backs of sturdy mules and descend 1,700 feet down the world’s tallest sea cliffs to the Kalaupapa Peninsula
VIDEO: The Scenic (and dizzying) Drive to Halawa Valley
Often compared to the legendary ‘Road to Hana’ on Maui, the scenic drive to Halawa Valley is an attraction all on its own. In this post, we share our video footage from the drive. It’s quite the road trip!
Our First Impressions of Molokai
We share our first impressions of Molokai, a lesser known Hawaiian Island that is proudly labeled as “The Most Hawaiian Island”