One night a few months back, I stood in the middle of my studio apartment assessing the mess sprawled on the floor all around me, and I realized something very special was unfolding. The messiness seemed indicative of the transitional…
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Pride of Maui Sunset Cruise: Serving Up Mai Tais & Magic
You won’t often hear me refer to things as must-dos in Maui. I mean, it’s all subjective, right? Diff’rent strokes for diff’rent folks! But then again… If you love sunsets, boat trips, live music and adult beverages… You MUST try…
5 Things to Know Before Traveling to Maui, Hawaii
Aloha! So you want to visit my home sweet home of Maui, Hawaii huh? No surprise there! MAUI IS MAGICAL! I’ve been traveling to Maui myself since I was just a baby, and have called the island home now for…
8 Ways to Experience Traditional Hawaiian Culture on Maui
The Hawaiian Islands are a diverse place–and this isn’t just referring to the flora and fauna. A rainbow of cultures exists on Maui and throughout the Hawaiian Islands, but one came first: the traditional Hawaiian culture of its original inhabitants.…
So, I moved to Maui. Now what?
Aloha loyal friends and readers of The Sweetest Way! On this lovely morning, I’m writing from Maui, Hawaii, my new home sweet home. Surprised? Aren’t we all. It has been a wild year, and that’s putting it delicately. In fact,…
Stand Up Paddle Boarding in Maui: A Playful Day on the Water with Maui SUP
As I pulled the curtain back for a peek at the weather on the morning of our stand up paddle boarding tour in Maui, I couldn’t help but cringe. The sky was blanketed with dark and menacing clouds, and the…
Maui Whale Watching Tour with the Pride of Maui: A Truly Unforgettable Experience
“It’s a total crapshoot.” Not exactly the words an expectant passenger wants to hear, but at least our captain had confirmed my suspicions. On a Maui whale watching tour, whale sightings are never guaranteed, contrary to what the name might…
Month in Review: March 2018
Hi my friends, it’s time for another monthly update! March was exciting in so many ways. I took some incredible personal strides and got to watch people I love do the same. And yet, there were many moments of frustration…
My 10 Most Memorable Travel Moments of 2017
As usual, I surprised myself with how much I traveled this year. I guess all those travel quotes are true when they say that the travel bug is with you for life. Because no matter how many times I say…
Westfalia Camping on Maui: What You Need to Know
When I discovered the possibility of camping on Maui in a Volkswagen Westfalia, my eyes lit up like a child on Christmas morning. I’d been to Maui many times before, but I’d never had the opportunity to experience the island…
