Author: Ryan Monico

Lucky We Live Hawaii: Free Bruno Mars Concert on the Beach

One of the coolest things about living in Hawaii is that everyday can feel like a holiday.  A perfect example is this past Wednesday, February 28, 2019. On Tuesday my co-worker filled me in on some exciting information. “Bruno Mars is going to be performing a concert for a corporate event at The Grand Wailea,” he exclaimed. “What! No way?” I replied.  “How could we see him perform if it’s a private event?” The answer was simple.  The event was private, but the beach is free.  All we had to do was find a spot on the beach and...

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Playing Tourist Like One Local on the Wailea Beach Walk

Imagine yourself walking along the coast of one of the world’s most beautiful islands. The water is crystal clear allowing you to see the ocean’s hidden treasures.  The gentle rumble of waves crashing on the shore soothes the soul. Your breath stops as you take a few moments to capture an amazing sunset as it paints the sky sherbert orange and cotton candy pink. Excitement fills the air as you are pleasantly surprised by humpback whales playfully breaching in the distance. You pinch yourself and wonder if you are in a dream? But you’re not. You’re on one of...

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Kbal Spean “The River of a Thousand Lingas”

If you are looking for a little adventure that’s off the beaten path while on your visit to Siem Reap then Kbal Spean or “The River of a Thousand Lingas” is the place for you. What to expect Kbal Spean is perfect for anyone who loves to hike.  The River of a Thousand Lingas takes you on a trail that requires you to cross several streams, climb small boulders, and navigate over and around roots that that have taken over some of the path. We visited Cambodia in June so the weather was very humid and sometimes rainy.  A...

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Hiking on Maui: Keokea Thompson Road Walk

One of the most spectacular walks that you can take on Maui is not through a forest or on a beach, rather it’s on a secluded road located in the foothills of Haleakala.  The Thompson Road Walk located in Keokea offers breathtaking bi-coastal views of Maui, Lanai, Kaho’olawe, and Molokini. The views will absolutely take your breath away and give you a true understanding of the phrase “Maui nō ka ‘oi” (Maui is the best).   One of the most spectacular walks that you can take on Maui is not through a forest or on a beach, rather it’s...

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Banteay Srei: The Pink Temple

Banteay Srei: The Pink Temple “The Pink Temple” of Banteay Srei is a beautiful site that gets its nickname because of the elegant pink hue that the temples emit in the morning sunlight.  The setting is absolutely gorgeous and a perfect spot for a photoshoot. How to Get There? Getting to Banteay Srei takes around an hour by car from the Siem Reap city center.  Although the drive and distance is quite far it is worth the trip. You’ll get a chance to view provincial villages, ricefields, and maybe a villager or two sleeping on a water buffalo. The...

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