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Wed
11
Nov '09

Dang, The Holualoa Inn Is Comfy!

I like any Bed & Breakfast that doesn’t have a front door.  Tucked back off a side road in the hills above Kilua-Kona on Hawai’i’s Big Island, the Holualoa Inn sits on 30 acres with a commanding view of Pacific sunsets.  It’s relative isolation amongst coffee plants and sculpted grounds on the dry side [...]

Sun
20
Sep '09

Travel Gear Review: REI Quantum Computer Pack

I’ve finally found a workable backpack for all my cameras, laptop, reading, writing and travel gear!  With over 25,000 miles of travel on planes, boats, a minivan, cars, trains, a 32′ RV and on foot, I have had the chance to get a good feel for the REI Quantum Computer Pack over the course of [...]

Sat
12
Sep '09

Summer Road Trips: What Worked Well

Labor Day has passed in the USA and for all intents and purposes, summer is over for those of us with kids.  While the weather outside is still enjoyable, the nights are turning a bit nippy and some days start with a cloud cover in Puget Sound.  All of this means it’s a good time [...]

Wed
19
Aug '09

What’s Your Favorite Carryon Bag?

I was recently sent a laptop/carryon bag to test from the fine folks at REI.  While I’m getting ready to write up a review on the bag (REI Quantum Computer Pack), which has become my favorite carryon, I thought I’d take a moment to see what readers of The Carey Adventures prefer to travel [...]

Sat
21
Mar '09

Why Citi Premier Pass Elite Is The Best Travel Credit Card For Me

I’ve been asked a number of times by folks that know I travel a bit, which credit card is the best for travel rewards?  After scanning the landscape a few years ago, I settled finally on the Citi Premier Pass Elite Level card for a number of reasons.  Each of these things are particular to [...]

Fri
20
Mar '09

Travel Gear Review – Thrift Store Tennis Shoes

I never realized just how important a pair of tennis shoes (or running shoes as I use the terms interchangeably) are to good travel!   Back story: I’m a fan of boots and have worn them almost exclusively for the last 15 years or so.  Sometimes I’d wear flip flops or sandals but not that [...]

Fri
27
Feb '09

Travel Gear Review – The Age Old Bandana

Ah, the age old bandana .  Well, hopefully yours isn’t ages old or at least I hope you washed it once or twice.  I’ve found there are two camps out there, those who travel with a bandana and those who are completely disgusted by the thought of using one.
When I travel I typically take two [...]

Thu
5
Feb '09

Travel Gear Review – Suunto Vector Wrist-Top Computer Watch

I have to admit my watch is one of my favorite and most trusted pieces of travel gear.  I was given my Suunto Vector Wrist-Top Computer Watch as a gift for being in my brother’s wedding 10 years ago and it has been on every far flung adventure I’ve been on.  From backcountry hikes [...]

Mon
15
Dec '08

Featured Review – Vere Mint + Nibs Organic Chocolate Bar – 70% Cacao

From OragnicReviews.Org:
“Heavy and smooth. A hint of some kind of berry as an after taste. I love the nibs and the burst of flavor. It’s screaming for a glass of hearty red wine.” [MORE]

Fri
12
Dec '08

Featured Review – Vere Tangerine Organic Chocolate Bar – 70% Cacao

From OragnicReviews.Org:
“Real tangerine flavors, that don’t overpower the chocolate and leave a sweet sensation, abound. I normally don’t like orange/tangerine in my chocolate but this bar has me thinking of converting.” [MORE]

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