Eat Like a Local: The Ultimate Hawaii Foodie list

I’ve been living outside of my home state for some time now and there are a few dishes that I miss dearly and haven’t been able to accurately recreate in the kitchen. These dishes just don’t taste the same if you’re not eating them after a long day at...

6 Travel Destinations Famous on Social Media

Let’s be honest, all of us follow at least one travel account and dream of visiting some of the gorgeous destinations showcased, I definitely have. Some places look absolutely amazing and have caught the attention of travelers across the globe, now on many bucket lists. Let’s take a look at...

Foolproof Tips for Vegetarians and Vegans in Barcelona

Boasting some of the best cuisine in the world along with many decorated Michelin star restaurants and renowned chefs such as Ferran Adriá and Joan Roca, Spain doesn’t lack culinary excellence. Spanish gastronomy favors their meat and fish products, especially the famed jamón ibérico pata negra and many vegetarians and...

Girona: Exploring the Spring Flower Festival, Temps de Flors

The Temps de Flors (Time of Flowers) festival in Girona is held every year in May for two weekends. The old part of the city (Barri Vell) is transformed with beautiful flower displays and homages to Mother Nature and the spring season. My favorite part of the festival is...

Scuba, Mopeds and the Cook Islands

Being from Hawaii, plane tickets are expensive anywhere you go. Traveling to California, the closest land mass can cost upwards of one thousand dollars during peak seasons like Christmas vacation and New Years (I know firsthand, I wanted to go home from UCLA every holiday), so it’s not so...

Where to Get Away From it All: Haleakalā, The Quietest Natural Place on Earth

2016 marks the 100th anniversary of Haleakalā National Park on the Hawaiian island of Maui. There really is no better feeling than leaving the busy city streets behind and heading up a dormant volcano to catch the world’s most beautiful sunrise and breathe in the crisp air. There are no beaches...