Letting go of material possessions – in 5 steps

Letting go of material possessions – in 5 steps

  Well since we have activated Plan B (travel the world) I have been motivated to let go of our material possessions.  Let me tell how we are proceeding in 5 easy (well kind of) steps. Step 1 – We gave notice on our place and we bought our plane ticket!! WOW – now this is a huge step so make sure you are ready.  I guess we never are truly ready as this is a big leap of faith….

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What do I need to go camping?

What do I need to go camping?

  You might be wondering what you need to go camping – well here’s a list of essential items that we use that will ensure you have a successful and fun camping trip.  Remember if you are backpacking into a site you want your pack to be as light as possible but you also want to ensure that you have everything you need to be comfortable during your adventure! Backpack  – I have this Osprey backpack which I love! It has traveled…

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Things to do in Princeville, Kauai from a local’s point of view.

Things to do in Princeville, Kauai from a local’s point of view.

Are you staying in Princeville and are wondering what you can do?  Well I have listed my five favorite things to do in Princeville that you can walk to (well you can walk to 4 of them – you will have to drive to the Stone Dam hike) but 4 out of 5 isn’t bad :).  I hope you enjoy some or all of these walks, snorkels or swims.  I know I have enjoyed them all many times. Club Med loop…

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Letting go of material possessions .. it’s not as easy as it sounds.

Letting go of material possessions .. it’s not as easy as it sounds.

    So… it’s time I put my money where my mouth is… so to speak.  It seems that we can no longer wait for Kevin’s clearance as rent is just too high in Hawaii and our savings are trickling through our fingers.  So we are activating Plan B and going travelling.  Ok, sounds great right? Well yes it is but … As per my previous posts I have spoken of saving money and for quite some time now I…

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Simplify …. it will be key to escape the daily grind!

Simplify …. it will be key to escape the daily grind!

Ok… so most good things don’t come without a bit of sacrifice right?! Take myself for example, prior to leaving my job I was making a good salary and pretty much could go out to eat or buy stuff on-line without thinking twice about it.  Now that my goals have changed to escaping the daily grind and getting my life back,  I have to consider what is really important to me. Well here are some easy ways to save money…

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10 Ways To Escape The Daily Grind.

10 Ways To Escape The Daily Grind.

Do you ever feel like you are stuck in the hamster wheel of life and that you aren’t going anywhere or that what you are doing doesn’t REALLY matter?  Well that’s how I have been feeling so, as you know, I quit my job and I am looking for ways to earn money from home or at least on my own schedule and learn how to escape the daily grind and perhaps even make a small difference in this beautiful world…

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Sleeping Giant hike

Sleeping Giant hike

The Sleeping Giant hike is, in my opinion, one of the best day hikes on Kauai.  The Sleeping Giant, or Nounou mountain, is located within the Nounou forest reserve and is west of the towns of Kapaa and Wailua.  If you look at the mountain from the highway you can see what looks like a sleeping giant ( you will head up towards his head and chin.) There are 3 paths leading to the top – one on the east side, one on…

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Let’s hike the Kalalau trail

Let’s hike the Kalalau trail

  The hardest 11 miles you will ever hike. Let me begin by telling you that hiking to the beach at the end of the Kalalau trail was one of the most rewarding things I have done.   This is without a doubt one of the best hikes in North America.  Not only is it absolutely spectacular but you have to work (HARD) for it!! It makes arriving all the sweeter!  Note that the trail to the end is frequently cited…

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Hike to the base of Wailua Falls – it’s worth it!

Hike to the base of Wailua Falls – it’s worth it!

  The Wailua Falls are an easy waterfall to visit.  They are located on the road going towards Costco on Highway 56.  They are 140 feet high and  famous (in my book) for being the waterfalls featured in the beginning of the TV show Fantasy Island.  Am I dating myself?  Probably but Fantasy Island was a classic in the day (coming on right after Love Boat) … now that made for an exciting Saturday night…. In any case these falls are amazing.  You…

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The freedom of nature at Polihale state park

The freedom of nature at Polihale state park

We just spent 2 glorious nights camping at Polihale state park (pictured above).   This is quite frankly one of the most beautiful places/beaches I have been to.  It is 7 miles of pure white sands, with large dunes (up to 100 feet) behind the main beach.  Locals drive on the beach (not recommended unless you have a giant truck and know what you are doing as I am pretty sure AAA doesn’t drive out there.). During the Dalai Lama’s visit…

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