When you think of things to do in Hawaii, a trip to the museum is probably not the first thing to come to mind. But as an Oahu resident, I truly believe that the museums here are the hidden gems of the island. Since I haven't been able to travel out of state due to…
Two words come to mind when I think about Florence: art and architecture. If you're a fan of either, you'll love this city. Academia Gallery We didn't waste any time when we arrived in Florence. Our first stop upon arrival was the Academia Gallery, home of the world-renowned statue of David by Michelangelo. I was…
If someone were to tell me I'd be able to see most of the major attractions of Rome -- Vatican City, the Colosseum and the Trevi Fountain, just to name a few -- in 12 hours, I would've told them they were crazy -- that it's totally not possible. Well, I'd like to retract that…
Knowing that my European vacation was quickly coming to a close was quite depressing, I have to admit. I had spent a week in what could be summed up as quite possibly the most insightful and eye-opening experience of my life. From seeing Stonehenge in the UK to standing at the top of the Eiffel…
Like many others in the early 2000s, I had jumped on the "Da Vinci Code" bandwagon. I remember plopping on my couch and spending countless hours with my nose behind that more than 450-page red book, immersed in Robert Langdon's quest to uncover the mysteries behind famous paintings within the ever-famous Louvre museum in Paris.…
Out of State • Out of Mind 