It's difficult to visit anywhere in the world without encountering some form of World War II history. It's everywhere, from the remnants of bombed churches in Hamburg to the beaches of Normandy and even museums here in the United States. It's hard for many of us to understand that time period since … [Read more...] about Visiting World War II and Holocaust Sites
Honolulu
How to Hike Diamond Head
I'm the first to admit that I'm not a morning person, nor am I a nature person. So when you combine the two, it makes for a very cranky Caroline. I thought my family had learned their lesson when we decided to go hiking in Maine, but apparently not. So when I was told we would be up at 6 a.m. to … [Read more...] about How to Hike Diamond Head
Malasadas, My One True Love
I'm suddenly wishing we had chosen the GPS option at the rental car desk. Maybe then we would have some idea of where we were going. Still feeling the jetlag from a flight back in time, from Sydney to Honolulu, I just needed some sugar in my system. If I could only find this damn bakery... But … [Read more...] about Malasadas, My One True Love
Planning Your Trip to Hawaii
In case I haven't mentioned it, I will be spending two weeks in Hawaii with my sisters and mom to celebrate Rachel's Sweet Sixteen at the end of May. I haven't been very involved in the planning process since I've been working and such, but I've found many helpful blogs to get started … [Read more...] about Planning Your Trip to Hawaii