by Daina | Aug 18, 2020 | Featured Post, Weekend Getaways |
This post was written in partnership with the National Marine Sanctuary Foundation. All opinions and experience details are my own. Visiting Channel Islands National Marine Sanctuary The Channel Islands National Marine Sanctuary is a hotspot for some pretty...
by Daina | Feb 19, 2018 | Destinations, Featured Post, Hawaii, Hiking, North America, United States |
Hiking into Halawa Valley on Molokai is hiking into one of Molokai’s most ancient places. The Halawa Valley trek will lead you past the ruins of structures believed to have been built by Polynesians around 650 AD, through thick foliage, and through a river. You will...
by Daina | Feb 11, 2018 | Featured Post, Tips, Travel Inspiration, Weekend Getaways |
Planning a surprise trip for someone is an exciting and fun way to integrate travel into your life. Finding any excuse, like a birthday or a promotion, is a great excuse to plan a surprise trip and celebrate whatever occasion it happens to be. A few years ago we...
by Daina | Jan 30, 2018 | Destinations, Featured Post, Oceania, Tonga |
Planning a trip to Tonga can pose a number of challenges that range from not finding the information you are looking for online to having to understand cultural practices that can and will impact your travel plans. Traveling to destinations, such as Tonga, that are...
by Daina | Jan 16, 2018 | Destinations, Dream Vacations, Oceania, Tips, Tonga
The Kingdom of Tonga appeals to travelers wanting to escape popular South Pacific destinations frequented by luxury seeking tourists. While it’s relatively easy to get to the Kingdom of Tonga, a visit to the islands is recommended for only those willing to forgo...
by Daina | Oct 9, 2017 | Tips, Travel Resources, Weekend Getaways |
Flying for free sounds like a dream. There are whole websites that are dedicated to the art of hacking loyalty points to fly for free or to get free upgrades. Some people have a natural ability to hack points to their best advantage. I am not that person. Airline...
Hi! I’m Daina, a Chicago native turned Southern Californian. I was drawn to the underwater world at a young age and started dabbling in underwater photography in the last five years. My photography journey has taken me to many beautiful places, but physically and mentally. 
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