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Maui we’ll be back

March 14, 2015 By Jennifer Johnston 3 Comments

Mum and her three kids on their Maui adventure "You should try this Mum," came the challenging call from one of my kids. On Ka'anapali Beach near one of Maui's ritzy resort areas, my three kids had met up with some of their friends (also from Australia) for the popular activity known as jumping off Black Rock. Pu’u Keka’a (Black Rock) is a … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Family, Hawaii, Single Mum Travel Tales, Stories "outside" of the Travel genre, Sunsets, USA Tagged With: #hawaii, #maui, Aloha Hawaii, Aston Ka'anapali Shores, Black Rock Ka'anapali Beach, Halakala National Park, Ka'anapali Beach, Single mom and kids in Maui, Things to see and do in Maui, Travelling with kids in Maui, where to stay in Maui

Hawaii is active boy’s heaven

August 4, 2014 By Jennifer Johnston 1 Comment

In Hawaii, friends, loved ones, or strangers are greeted with "Aloha" – which means with love. The legend among Hawaiian people, Duke Kahanamoku, is famous for preaching and spreading Hawaiian hospitality known as Aloha. However, at Maui Paintball, the Hawaiian locals, unfortunately for my kids, seemed to have forgotten their Aloha … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Destinations, Hawaii, Single Mum Travel Tales, USA, Why have me write for you? Tagged With: #astonhotels, #hawaii, #katamaran, #maui, #paintball, #ziplininginhawaii, Action Activities in Hawaii, adventurous activities in Hawaii, Aston Ka'anapali Shores, Black Rock Ka'anapali Beach, Haleakala National Park ziplining adventure, jumping off Black Rock, Manu Kai Katamaran Waikiki Beach, Maui paintball, Skyline Eco Adventures, what to do with kids in Hawaii, where to stay in Maui

Maui adrenaline activities

July 23, 2014 By Jennifer Johnston Leave a Comment

Maui - its not just about beaches There are some activities in Maui you can take your kids to that will end up being their most memorable holiday moments. Why not share them?  Story to follow.   … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Hawaii, Why have me write for you? Tagged With: #hawaii, #maui, Action, adrenaline activities, adventure in Maui, Paintball in Maui, What to do in Maui

Who is Travel Bug Within?

A mid-life adventurer sharing stories about interesting places in an honest and occasionally sarcastic way.

I hope to tickle your wanderlust and encourage you to explore further via Travel Bug Within

Jennifer x

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