Pacific & Down Under – Page 8 – The Intentional Travelers

Hawaii – Visiting Paradise

Hawaii is a dream destination on many peoples bucket list. If this Pacific Paradise is on yours, what are you waiting for? There are eight major islands in the Hawaiian archipelago so the first decision is which ones to visit? As a great introductory visit consider a cruise. Cruising is a perfect option as youContinue reading “Hawaii – Visiting Paradise”

Surfs Up At Bondi Beach, Australia

While Bondi Beach is a famous beach resort and a great surfing venue, it is also famous for the largest free sculpture exhibition in the world. A sculpture event known as Sculptures By The Sea featured each year in October-November. Bondi Beach And The Sculptures By The Sea Bondi Beach, in addition to surfing, isContinue reading “Surfs Up At Bondi Beach, Australia”

Shave Ice In Hawaii

Snow cones go way back. We have memories of walking the boardwalk in Ocean City, MD with a snow cone in hand. Even before that we used to mix up concoctions with freshly fallen snow. More recently our children, and now our grandchildren, love this icy creation. In Hawaii it has become an institution. TheyContinue reading “Shave Ice In Hawaii”

Climb the Sydney Harbour Bridge: An Adventure Tour

One of Sydney, Australia’s most popular adventures is climbing the Sydney Harbour Bridge. Check it out HERE. Tour groups include a guide and are each person is ffitted with a harness. A climb tour takes you up the arch spanning 1,650 feet and up to 440 feet above sea level. It’s the second most iconicContinue reading “Climb the Sydney Harbour Bridge: An Adventure Tour”

Hiking In Australia’s Blue Mountains

One of the best day trips out of Sydney Australia is a visit and hiking in the Blue Mountains. Easily reached by convenient train service in a little over an hour. If you’re spending some time in Sydney Australia and are looking to get some good hiking in, there are a lot of great options.Continue reading “Hiking In Australia’s Blue Mountains”

Prayers For Maui Hawaii

Photo below by Patrick T. Fallon / AFP via Getty Images Over the past several days major fires spread by 60 mph winds have devastated the islands major towns. Most of the city of Lahaina’s waterfront, including the art galleries. historic buildings and major residential neighborhoods have been completely destroyed. The island of Maui isContinue reading “Prayers For Maui Hawaii”