Author: katie
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Raft & Snorkel to Na Pali Coast
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Me with all my friends on the raft! The driver was very fun and had a great aux. I booked through Nā Pali Coast Rafting Tours | Kauai Sea Tours and chose the 5.5 hour raft tour experience. I experienced some seasickness, but luckily someone onboard had Dramamine. The swell was too…
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Kayak & Hike to Secret Falls
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A local tip led me to Kamokila Kayaks. I arranged a rental with Benjamin, who made the process incredibly easy. He personally delivered the kayaks and life jackets to the Wailua River and picked them up at a designated time. It was a hassle-free experience. If you’re considering a kayak…
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Four Seasons Resort Hualalai
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This relaxing oasis is located along the Kona coast. The resort offers eight outdoor pools. The bottom right photo is of King’s Pond and Kumu Kai Marine Center. This “aquarium” is carved out of the natural lava rock and stocked with more than 1,000 tropical fish. I spent a day…
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White Road Hike
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My colleagues and I rented a jeep for the day and drove to the Kohala Forest Reserve. The White Road hike, technically illegal trespassing, required a visit to Uncle Juni. After hopping a gate, we were greeted by Juni himself. He shared the land’s history, gave a warm hug, and,…
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Sterling Castle & Loch Lomond
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Stirling Castle, built on a fortified volcanic crag, has been modified by Scottish monarchs over the centuries. It is one of Scotland’s greatest stone castles. The drive from Sterling to Loch Lomond was an hour. I had time to kill before my boat ride, so I ventured on a walk…
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Pentland Hills
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The Pentlands are a range of hills just an hour and 20 minutes Southwest of Edinburgh. You can take the Lothian buses to and from the city. The hills are an iconic and ancient volcanic landscape, carved by recent glacial history, offering many trails to choose from. I explored the…
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St. Andrew’s
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St. Andrews Castle was a bishop’s palace, a fortress and a state prison during it’s 450-year history. Protestant Preacher, George Wishart’s body, was burned inside these castle walls. Catholic Cardinal, David Beaton, was murdered inside the walls. Old Course – the home of golf, where the game was first played…
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Pitlochry
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I took a 2-hour train ride from Edinburgh to the small town of Pitlochry. My first stop was to Hatties Tearoom, for a scone with jam and clotted cream. It was marvelous. The climb to the top is 841 meters steep. The hike was about 5 miles. I met some…
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North Berwick
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I took a 30-minute train ride from Edinburgh to this quaint seaside town, known as North Berwick. I walked up North Berwick Law, which is a volcanic hill that offers stunning panoramic views of East Lothian. The weather was perfect, which is rare in Scotland, so there were many people…
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Edinburgh
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The Edinburgh Fringe Festival stands as the world’s largest performing arts festival, lasting 25 days and showcasing over 51,446 performances. The festival features a wide range of performances, including theater, comedy, dance, circus, cabaret, musicals, opera, music, spoken word, exhibitions, and events, catering to both big names and emerging artists.…