Turo vs a Rental Car in Hawaii- What Each One Cost Us
Budget on the Big Island, Turo on Oahu, same trip. What each one cost, and why the card that covered one covered nothing on the other.
Practical Travel
Gear, how-to guides, logistics, packing, and transit tips
Packing for a Self-Guided Camino: What You Carry vs. What Gets Transferred
A self-guided Camino Portugués packing list built on our Camino Francés walk. What rides in the 8 kg daypack, what goes in the 20 kg transfer bag.
Walking the Camino As a Multi-Generational Family: Why We Chose the Self-Guided Coastal Route
We’re walking the self-guided Camino Portugués Coastal this fall with Shana’s aging parents. Here’s why Coastal- and how we planned for four paces.
A Self-Guided Camino as a Family of Four
We’re walking the Camino Português Coastal in September as a family of four- Shana and me, and Shana’s parents- and we booked it self-guided through…
Choosing a Self-Guided Camino: Is Camino Ways Worth It?
We sent Camino Ways our final payment for the Camino Portugues Coastal this week, and we have not walked a single stage yet- so this is not a verdict, it…
How to Train for the Camino Portuguese Coastal
Training for the Camino Portugues Coastal isn’t training for the Frances. Our plan for cobblestones, back-to-back days, and an 8kg day pack.
How to Spend a Hawaiian Inter-Island Travel Day
⚡ BLUF If your inter-island flight leaves at 2pm or later, Maui’s Central Valley is worth the detour- ʻIao Valley State Monument requires a paid timed-entry reservation, so book ahead. Sammy’s Beach Bar inside OGG security is better than expected for food; skip the drinks (outrageously expensive). Water is better for you anyway. How to … Read more
How To Book Awards with Lifemiles
⚡ BLUF Open your LifeMiles account and link it to your bank weeks before you plan to transfer- don’t wait until you find the award, or your transfer may get flagged and delayed. Always verify the award exists directly on the LifeMiles site before transferring points (transfers are one-way, no reversals). Once points are in, … Read more
How To Plan the Best Relaxation Day in Maui
⚡ BLUF Kilolani Day Spa at Grand Wailea is worth $150/person even if you’re not staying there- book the 8am slot before it fills. Paia Fish Market South Side is excellent; get the fish tacos or sautéed mahi with the 50/50 side. For whale watching, Hawaii Ocean Rafting out of Lahaina is great- February is … Read more
How To: The Road To Hana
Disclosure: This post contains affiliate links. If you book through them, we may earn a small commission at no extra cost to you. We only recommend places we’ve personally visited. ⚡ BLUF Worth a full day- don’t start after 1pm or you’ll feel rushed at the end. The drive itself is the point; don’t fixate … Read more