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Here’s our Intentional Travelers collection of blog posts on transformational travel experiences, travel tips and guides for trips in the United States of America.
If you’re wondering where to stay on the Big Island, consider finding a place to stay in Kona. Whether you are looking for a vacation rental, hotel, or resort, this guide will help you find the perfect place to stay in Kona on Hawaii’s Big Island. Jedd grew up on Oahu, Hawaii and got to…
Staking its claim as America’s destination for weirdness, Portland, Oregon is one of the most popular destinations for travelers to visit. It is in a stunning location at the end of the Oregon trail with breathtaking views, great hiking trails, and must-see landmarks. Portland is a foodie paradise famous for abundance of food trucks, street…
The Lulumahu Falls hike, located just off the Pali Highway on Oahu, is relatively short – but it packs a punch. This hike, which in the end becomes more of a “scramble,” was not an official, registered trail. After we first tried it, the State enacted and enforced a permit application process for Lulumahu hiking….
We aim to keep this post updated about Hawaii travel in 2024 with official Hawaii travel restrictions, requirements, and health and safety guidance. Our goal is to help you make informed decisions so you can travel confidently, safely, and responsibly in this new post-pandemic world of ours. At the end of the post, we share…
This trail is one of those hidden treasures you can drive by for years and never know it exists. After years of visiting friends at First Pres Church in the Ko’olau Golf Club (yep, you read that right), we finally realized there was a hiking trail leading from the parking lot. The very next day,…
Kuli’ou’ou Ridge is a beautiful hike near Honolulu (where Jedd grew up) with several interesting changes in landscape. It is challenging enough that you feel you’ve truly earned the magnificent view at the top! The Ridge Trail is 5 miles round trip. It’s listed as “Beginner to Intermediate” but with the elevation gain, you will…
Most of us have misconceptions of a city before we actually visit. I honestly didn’t know much about Memphis but my expectations were not too high. What we’ve discovered throughout our road trip is the great value in knowing a local who can show you around. They’ve already put in the time to discover what…
The Makapu’u Lighthouse trail is one of the most accessible and popular hiking paths on Oahu. The lookout is about one mile each way on a wide, freshly paved path where you can enjoy stunning views of the ocean and Koko Head. The wide, paved path up to the look out with a lower, dirt…
Since my Dad grew up in New Orleans, we traveled to New Orleans regularly throughout my childhood and adulthood for family reunions. In this post, I’ll share with you my favorite, highly recommended things to do in New Orleans on a budget. My New Orleans Must Do’s Full disclosure: this is going to be a…
Traveling in a sleeper car overnight on an Amtrak train is a unique USA travel experience. If you’re wondering what it’s like, this post is for you. Read on for our Amtrak Crescent train review, sleeper car roomette tour, and everything you need to know about riding the overnight train to New Orleans from the…