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Akatsuka Orchid Gardens, Volcano Hawaii

Orchids are one of the most exceptional and exotic blossoms I have encountered in life. I love how such a bold and vibrant flower pops out of a slender mundane stem. My love began when I went to the orchid … Continue reading

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Lava Tree State Park, Big Island Hawaii

After a long day of traveling and too short of a night’s sleep we woke up in Pahoa on the Big Island, our home for the next five days. Most people choose to stay in bigger cities (‘bigger’ is relative … Continue reading

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Best of Oahu Botanical Gardens: Ho’omaluhia

Top Picks: Ho‘omaluhia Botanical Garden (Educational, Koi Pond, Wildlife Sightings, Windward) Just try to keep your jaw from dropping as you drive into this utterly amazing and free green space (45-680 Luluku Road, Kaneohe, HI 96744). Great parking lot and … Continue reading

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Parivar Spices and Food

Albany winters are long and dreary. I try to travel a lot during this time, and when I’m not traveling I am dreaming of doing so. On one particular afternoon with nothing to do, a friend and I visited Parivar … Continue reading

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