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Byron Bay to Newcastle Australia: A Complete Travel Guide
Hi everyone! The east coast of Australia is one of the most popular destinations for travelers. I recently did a road trip with my family in New South Wales and thought it was a wonderful way to experience the east coast. We went to a ton of great beaches and other stops that I wanted to share with everyone. Whether you are roadtripping or backpacking, this guide will be perfect for you! For this guide, I have narrowed down the top 10 best stops between Byron Bay and Newcastle. Without further ado, let’s get into it! Cape Byron Walking Track Up first on the list is the Cape Byron walking…
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Sydney Australia on a Budget: Complete Travel Guide
Hi friends! Australia has always been one of my bucket list destinations and I am currently spending a month in the land down under. My first week here was spent in Sydney, so I thought I would write about some of the best things I did while there. The majority of the activities on this itinerary are free, so if you are interested in traveling on a budget, this will be perfect for you. Accommodation I stayed in two different hostels while in Sydney. The majority of times, with a hostel, you are getting what you pay for, which is cheap accommodation. The first hostel I stayed in was Mad…
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Shades of Blue: Bondi to Coogee
Some coastal photos from the Bondi to Coogee walk. Enjoy! For more pics from Aus, click here!
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Winter Break on Oahu in Photos
Some of my favorite photos taken over winter break in Oahu. Make sure to check out my last blog post if you want to learn about some of my favorite things in Oahu I did during break.
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8 Things You Need to do in Oahu
Hi everyone! I recently got to go back to Oahu to visit my sister and second ohana (Tom and Deb). I’m so happy I got to spend the holidays on the island and see so many loved ones during my trip. Me and Kiley’s lifelong friend came to visit for the first time, and I got to play tour guide. I wanted to share a few things we did that I haven’t posted about on this blog before. 1. Waimea Bay Waimea Bay is one of my favorite beaches on the north shore. There is plenty of space on the beach, but parking is limited, so I recommend going early.…
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Happy Birthday Kiley Mei!
Today marks my little sister’s 20th birthday. For those of you who don’t know Kiley, she is truly the most amazing person I know. She has the biggest heart and not one mean bone in her body. She is the most hardworking person I’ve ever met, and she gives everything she does 110%. She is passionate about traveling, fitness, and making the world a better place. She inspires me every day and I am so proud to be her big sister. Kiley, It has been a gift to watch you grow up. You have accomplished so much and I couldn’t be more proud of you. You have the best sense…
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Amazing things to do in San Diego: Beaches and Outdoor Activities
Hey everyone! I recently went on a trip to California with my family and wanted to share some of the things we did. It was my first time in California and I absolutely loved it. We stayed in San Diego while we were there and it was beautiful. La Jolla On the first day of our trip we went to La Jolla. We started at the cove where we saw some sea lions and from there we walked along the sidewalk on the coast. Next to the sidewalk, there’s a grassy area where lots of people were hanging out. While walking, we saw lots of sea cliffs, beautiful houses, and…
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Surf Photography by Nina Iveson
Shot at Pops, Queens, and Canoes. You can check out more of my surf shots here.
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Best Things to do in Algarve Portugal: Travel Itinerary
First and foremost, I want to give a huge thank you to my neighbors Jim and Kelly for letting Kiley and I stay in their beautiful home and being amazing hosts! Seriously, you guys are the best! For those of you who don’t know, Portugal is my grandmother’s homeland so being able to come here and explore this beautiful country with my sister was a very special experience. Day 1 During our trip Kiley and I stayed in Albufeira. We spent our first full day just walking around, specifically in the Old Town. Old Town is rich with history and has a ton of cool shops and restaurants. The historic…
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Surf Shots by Nina Iveson
Just a few of my favorite shots 🙂 Taken in Waikiki Check out some more of my surf pics here.






















