Every trip we discover a place that resonates with us, an experience that marks us in a special way, and sometimes even transforms us. Our favorite part of the trip to Hawaii was a day spent at the Polynesian Cultural Center (PCC) on Oahu – the island of Honolulu. Founded...
Aloha is the answer
We were warned: you're going to fall in love with Hawaii, and you'll want to come back. It didn't even take 48 hours, and we were already hooked. What makes tourists fall in love with Hawaii? Is it the tropical climate, the paradisiacal beaches, the sea turtles and manta rays,...
A Crazy Year Around the World
10 years ago, to the day, we set off for a year of backpacking around the world. With our children then aged 10, 8, and 6, we visited 21 countries across 4 continents. With a decade of hindsight, here are some reflections on this crazy adventure. The whole family in...