While traveling through the breathtaking landscapes of New Zealand in June, I had the distinct privilege of immersing myself in the rich culture and traditions of the indigenous Polynesians, known as the Māori. The history of the Māori is a profound narrative that traces back to the first settlers who journeyed from Eastern Polynesia, as well as from the Hawaiian region known as Hawaiki , during the 13th century. These early voyagers were not merely explorers; they were pione

Relaxing for a sunset view on the backside of Haleakala Volcano An amazing group of ten people from China joined me for an unforgettable adventure, discovering East Maui on my birthday! They were the warmest people with much love and gratitude along the way. I sang songs, they sang beautiful group hymns in Cantonese, we ventured into bamboo forests, meditated on the backside of Haleakala Volcano for sunset, one of the members performed for us in the video above, then they s

The name, Morocco Sands of Time was like having an epiphany after riding camels on the beaches and dunes. It may not be a Hawaiian theme, but I find it relevant to post this adventure due to having hired a private camel guide on my travels. It was our first time riding camels and really enjoyed the relaxed nature of the camels, Jimmy and Cappuccino. Our private guide made a series of unique sounds while snapping his fingers to keep them in alignment from time to time, as we c