1 Day Trip to Snowdonia, Wales Yr Wyddfa (or Snowden) is a mountain in Northern Wales in the Eryri National Park (Snowdonia). It is about a 2 hour and 15 minute drive from Manchester (in England) and is a popular hiking destination. The drive is mostly highway, but closer to the mountain, you’ll be takenContinue reading “Wales – 1 Day in Snowdonia”
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Hawaii – Day 8
Big Island – Day 8 of a 8-Day Trip in Hawaii Last day in Hawaii! Day 8 is really only a half day of activities as the other half involved travelling back to Oahu and then back home to Canada. I was sad to go as the trip had been a lot of fun. DayContinue reading “Hawaii – Day 8”
Hawaii – Day 7
Big Island – Day 7 of a 8-Day Trip in Hawaii Day 7 consisted of a Kula Kai Cave tour, exploration of Kailua-Kona, and then ending with a snorkel with the manta rays at Keauhou Bay. Day 7 Big Island The day started with breakfast at the house once again. The cave tour was aContinue reading “Hawaii – Day 7”
Hawaii – Day 6
Big Island – Day 6 of a 8-Day Trip in Hawaii Big Island was warm and humid in the summer, but it was more of a rainy island in comparison to Oahu. The day does clear up after the brief morning rain, so better in the morning than during the day when you’re trying toContinue reading “Hawaii – Day 6”
Hawaii – Day 5
Big Island – Day 5 of a 8-Day Trip in Hawaii Day 5 consisted of another visit to the Hawaii Volcano National Park and involved driving to various locations, and wandering for about 30 minutes to an hour at each spot. Stops includes the Sulphur Banks, Steam Vents, Kilauea Outlook, and the Chain of Craters.Continue reading “Hawaii – Day 5”
Hawaii – Day 4
Big Island – Day 4 of a 8-Day Trip in Hawaii Big Island is the largest of the Hawaiian islands, but it is the least touristy of the islands. That does not mean there is not a lot to do on the Big Island! There are beaches, volcanoes, coffee plantations, and more to explore. DayContinue reading “Hawaii – Day 4”
Hawaii – Day 3
Oahu/Big Island – Day 3 of a 8-Day Trip in Hawaii We were headed to the Big Island in the early afternoon of Day 3, but had the morning to do some last minute Oahu activities. The sun was out and we were off to the Diamond Head Hike for the morning prior to check-out.Continue reading “Hawaii – Day 3”
Hawaii – Day 2
Oahu – Day 2 of a 8-Day Trip in Hawaii Day 2 was spent at Pearl Harbour. Pearl Harbour is a harbour in Oahu that suffered a surprise attack by the Japanese as part of World War II on December 7, 1941. As a result, the United States sped up their efforts to develop theContinue reading “Hawaii – Day 2”
Hawaii – Day 1
Oahu – Day 1 of a 8-Day Trip in Hawaii I arrived in Honolulu, Oahu the night before – we did not do much other than check in to the hotel and head to bed. It was warm and humid in Honolulu – it was peak summer after all! Oahu is one of the islandsContinue reading “Hawaii – Day 1”
Costa Rica – Day 6
Manuel Antonio/San Jose – Day 6 of a 6-Day Trip in Costa Rica Day 6 consisted of a morning in Manuel Antonio, a stop at Jaco Beach, and return to San Jose. You can take an Interbus from Manuel Antonio to San Jose, but this day can only be followed (exactly) if you have yourContinue reading “Costa Rica – Day 6”
Travels with Carolyne 