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June 11, 2026

The Best Of Lofoten, Norway In Three Epic Days

Discover the best of Norway’s breathtaking Lofoten Islands in three unforgettable days. From dramatic mountain peaks and picturesque fishing villages…

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There is always a new season around every corner.

There is always a new season around every corner. And this one is particularly beautiful! Here in North Carolina, visiting family and about to tour a whole bunch of colleges. It’s surprisingly warm still for autumn, and I’m loving every minute with this monkey….
#autumnishere #turnturnturn #seasonsoflife #pumpkinpicking #momsontrip

Just remembering to breathe. >>>>> . . . #sensei

Just remembering to breathe.
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#sensei #senseilanai #lanai #lanaihawaii #lanaiisland

As far as I’m concerned, life isn’t worth living i

As far as I’m concerned, life isn’t worth living if you’re not laughing. Happy NINE years together, baby! Thank you for all the laughter, love, and incredible adventures. And thank you for going along with all the things that pop in my brain, and for always making them extra fun! ❤️ you, @ciscokid_5150 !

Beginning our Southern California college-tours tr

Beginning our Southern California college-tours trip, and hitting some fun stops on the way from LA to San Diego…. Laguna Beach, Hollywood, Malibu, and Hermosa Beach ☀️

Humans are not the only polite residents in Nara,

Humans are not the only polite residents in Nara, Japan. ❤️🦌 The Sika deer, who have lived in the area for 1,300 years will bow to you in an answer to your bow, or in hopes to receive some deer cracker snacks, that can be bought in the park.
Make sure you only feed them these very specific crackers though, as other food can be harmful to the deer.
And if you don’t want to get harassed by some of the more aggressive deer that hang around the deer cracker carts, make sure you put the crackers immediately into a closed bag/purse after purchase, and have your empty hands up & exposed as you walk through the clusters of deer. You can then walk to less crowded areas, more wooded areas, and interact with calmer deer in a more serene environment.
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#naradeerpark #narajapan #naradeer #sikadeer #bowingdeer
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Dotonburi! One of the most vibrant, bustling, and

Dotonburi! One of the most vibrant, bustling, and bright spots in Osaka. A must-visit at night, when it’s all lit up and busy!
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#osakajapan #osakanightlife #dotonburi #tako

Osaka, we are loving your vibes! . #osakavibes #os

Osaka, we are loving your vibes!
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#osakavibes #osakajapan #osaka #osakatravel

Konnichiwa, Tokyo!! Lucas and I were here a little

Konnichiwa, Tokyo!!
Lucas and I were here a little over three years ago, after his surgery when he had his kidney removed. I guess Japan is becoming our post-surgery ritual trip! 😂 And I’m not complaining!
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The last time though that we visited Asakusa & Senso-Ji temple, it was raining and freezing! So it was so nice to be able to enjoy the colorful merchant stalls and all the fun artwork in the area, this time. 🥰
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#asakusatokyo #sensojitemple #asakusatemple #tokyotravel #asakusa

MAUI!! The second photo is of an endemic Hawaiian

MAUI!! The second photo is of an endemic Hawaiian plant called the silver sword, and the volcanic peaks of Haleakala on Maui and Maunakea on Big Island are the only places on earth where it grows. It blooms only once in its lifetime (which can be up to 90 years), and then it dies. I was so lucky to have seen one while on the top of Haleakala. Watching the sun rise up here, biking down the volcano, splashing around on black sand and red sand beaches, and hiking through forests with massive Banyan trees, are just some of the magical moments that you can experience on Maui. I was also so incredibly lucky to be able to visit the beautiful historic fishing village of Lahaina many times, before it burned completely in the unbelievably tragic wildfire that leveled that neighborhood on August 8 2023.
Maui is considered by many to be the Hawaiian island that the rich and famous escape to for their vacation getaways. But it is sooo much more than that. And if you ever drive the coastal, cliffside road to Hana, you will just begin to understand this beautiful island….
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#maui #mauiphotography #mauihawaii #mauitravel #mauiadventures

THE BIG ISLAND! Big in mass, and big in adventure.

THE BIG ISLAND! Big in mass, and big in adventure. I’ve probably been about a dozen times and there’s always something new to experience and discover. It’s one of the few places in the world where you can walk or bike over the newest created earth, from freshly solidified lava. And you can experience snow at the summit of Mauna Kea and be in your bathing suit at the beach in an hour’s time. The first photo was a trip I took over to the big island with my hiking crew, when we stood over a bubbling caldera of lava. Truly a magical experience. And the last photo was about 10 years later, as Cisco and I stood in front of the glow of the volcano that was once again erupting. >>>>
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#bigislandhawaii #bigislandlove #thebigisland #hawaiisbestphotos #hawaiiphotography

KAUAI!!! It’s my favorite other island. And for go

KAUAI!!! It’s my favorite other island. And for good reason. You might see why in these photos. It’s definitely the piece of Hawaii that feels most otherworldly. There are parts of the island that look like they’re still in the Jurassic era— wild, untouched— created by volcanic lava, the raging ocean, and earth colliding into earth, to form the most insane geology. It also has my favorite view from any hike I’ve ever done, and the first photo— Awa’awa’puhi trail. I mean, 🤩🥹
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#kauaihawaii #kauailife #kauaiphotography #kauailove #bestofhawaii

OAHU!! As much as I travel, and for all the trips

OAHU!! As much as I travel, and for all the trips I’ve recently revisited through my photos, I have to give a huge shout out to the place where I call home. 🌈 Living in Hawaii means that you’re never sad to have a trip come to an end, because going back home, still means you’re headed towards paradise. The word Oahu means ‘gathering place’, and I have definitely gathered so many friends and memories here over the past two and a half decades. These are some of my favorite photos that I’ve captured of my Island home over the past 24 years of living here…..
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#oahuhawaii #oahuphotography #luckyweliveoahu #808state #oahulife

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