Ports of Call

Pre-Cruise Research in California Ireland, Iceland and Scotland are our next cruise ship ports of call. We are diligently plotting our days for sightseeing, cultural immersion and delighting in local cuisine. The weeks ahead of a trip are always filled with joyful anticipation. So in the spirit of pre-cruise research, we jumped at the chance…

Chickens of Kauai

Hanalei, Kauai, Hawaii Do the chickens of Kauai know how good they have it? History of the island recalls that the roaming chickens are a product of hurricanes that freed them from captivity. And, they are clearly comfortable in their free range lifestyle. Roosters strut and crow at will. Hens hang out with their chicks….

Volcano

Volcano National Park, Hawaii Hawaiian mythology says that Pele is the goddess of fire and creator of the Hawaiian Islands. Her mythological might is quite active today at Kilauea Volcano, located at the south end of the Big Island of Hawaii. An active volcano is a little scary, even from the distance at the top…

Magnificent Nature

Hilo, Hawaii The rainy side of the Island of Hawaii is green, vibrant, lush and well, to state the obvious, wet. In the coarse of a one-hour RoadTrip from our hotel, we navigated through fern-laden grottos, tree-canopied roads, brilliantly colored botanicals, moss-covered bridges and three powerful waterfalls. Imagine the roar and mist from water plunging 442…

Hula in Hilo

Hilo, Hawaii Revelers celebrate hula dancing annually at the Merrie Monarch Festival in Hilo. The festival is named for King David Kalakaua, known as the “Merrie Monarch,” who ruled the Hawaiian kingdom in the late 1800s. He was an advocate of Hawaiian culture, especially music and dance. Protestant missionaries, who ventured to the Hawaiian islands…

Travel Destinations

For travel stories, tips and recommendations, click on the dropdown in the sidebar for destinations around the world. You can also scroll through our blog for inspiration. If you are traveling to a destination soon, be sure to email us for any specific information you may be seeking. Bon Voyage! Janet@RoadTripFlavors.com

Fat Tuesday

New Orleans, Louisiana It’s Fat Tuesday! For the faithful, it is one last day of feast before the fast for Lent. In New Orleans, it is the final day of Carnival season celebrations that began 12 days after Christmas. K.O., daughter Margaret and I were actually in New Orleans when Carnival season started on January 6…

Recipes

Inspired by our travel throughout the world, our original recipes are crafted in our home kitchen for you to cook in yours. Click here Recipe Index to search recipes.

Park and Go

Santa Barbara, California We made a cozy little motel on Bath Street our home away from home in Santa Barbara. We checked in, parked the car safely in front of our room and set out to discover Santa Barbara on foot, bike, Surrey cycle and city shuttle. “Park and Go” is our relaxing way to…

Canals

Amsterdam, Netherlands The canals of Amsterdam captured our favor immediately. They are shimmering corridors inter-woven into this Northern European city. Our three-night stay began with a walk along the Herengracht, one of the most beautiful canals in Amsterdam. It took us from our hotel to the city center. Sixteenth and 17th century architecture lines the canal and tells stories…