Originally named Lae'ahi, Diamond Head is one of the most famous volcanic craters in the world. Located on the Southeast coast of O'ahu overlooking the Pacific Ocean, the summit rises to 760 feet. This 3,520 foot-diameter crater has been extinct for some 150,000 years. The current name was given to the crater by British sailors in the 1800's. When they first viewed the crater from a considerable distance, the calcite crystals in the lava rock sparkled brightly in the sunlight. The sailors mistakenly thought they were seeing diamonds in the crater wall. More »
The Oheo Gulch on Maui's lush Hana Side was carved into Haleakala's cone over the last million years by wind and rain and the steady flow of the Pipiwai Stream. The series of magnificent waterfalls and tranquil sculpted pools is part of the Haleakala National Park System. The pools are open to the public for hiking, visiting historical sites, picnicing and swimming. More »
In the expansive North Shore community of Halaulani in the heart of Kilauea, where only 10 homes are allowed on thousands of acres of rolling green riverfront, lies the pristine River Ranch. Over 1,000 feet of winding Kilauea Stream frontage and breathtaking Mt. Namahana views make this site a paradise location for a dream estate. More »
Dubrovnik or The 'Pearl of the Adriatic' is situated on the Dalmatian coast and became an important Mediterranean sea power from the 13th century onwards. Although severely damaged by an earthquake in 1667, Dubrovnik managed to preserve its beautiful Gothic Renaissance and Baroque churches, monasteries, palaces and fountains. Damaged again in the 1990s by armed conflict, it is now the focus of a major restoration program coordinated by UNESCO More »
The Royal Mausoleum, known as Mauna Ala in the Hawaiian language, is the final resting place of Hawai'i's two prominent royal families: the Kamehameha Dynasty and the Kalakaua Dynasty. The site is one of the most important, interesting, historical, and sacred burial sites in the islands. More »
Nestled along Kauai's rugged Na Pali coast, Kalalau Valley was once home to thousands of ancient Hawaiians. Today it is a world-class backpacker's destination, it's cascading stream carving a beautifully sculpted terrain, filled with lush jungle and abundant fruit trees. Banana, papaya, mango, orange, avocado and many other exotic fruits have been planted over the years, to the delight of adventurous visitors. More »
In early September this year, I flew to Venice, Italy for 3 weeks. At the last moment, I talked with a few friends and decided to rent a motorcycle and ride from Slovenia south, through Croatia (Adriatic coast) to Montenegro, Serbia, Bosnia and Herzegovina and back. It's about a 2200km or 1400 miles long trip in five days. More »
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