by Andrew Doughty | Apr 18, 2026 | Hawaii, Kauai, Maui
Forget finding out which Harry Potter character you are, or what flavored lip gloss you’d be (Hagrid and lemon-lime, thank you for asking), let’s get into the real stuff: which Hawaiian Island you should visit. All the islands are great in their own way,...
by Andrew Doughty | Mar 28, 2026 | Blog, Great Smoky
America set aside its national parks to preserve the best of what it has. That does not mean they’re interchangeable. Lumping them together because they all have a sign, a fee booth and a gift shop is like saying Maine, Hawai‘i and Minnesota feel the same. They don’t....
by Andrew Doughty | May 25, 2024 | Blog
Whether you’re traveling solo, or just looking for a respite from the group travel (and who isn’t sometimes), Hawaii offers a myriad of experiences for introverts seeking solitude and adventure. So pack your sense of wonder and get ready to discover the...
by Andrew Doughty | May 15, 2024 | Blog
Summer is just around the corner, and if you’re like me, you’re ready to get outside and travel to new destinations. I have spent over three decades exploring and writing about the Hawaiian Islands, sharing the amazing things to see and do there. It still...
by Andrew Doughty | Aug 28, 2023 | Blog
WHAT HAPPENED? Maui was devastated by fires that swept across some parts of the island on August 8th and 9th, 2023. Residents of Lahaina had almost no warning as the fires destroyed homes, businesses and the harbor, wreaking havoc on the historic town and robbing the...
