Tuesday, December 28th, 2010

Even though I went to high school in Hawaii, I’m a total haole (white person) and can’t really speak Pidgin.
I understand it though and my brother, who’s lived in the islands off and on for more than 10 years, …
Tags: Hawaiian pidgin, President Obama speaks pidgin
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Monday, December 27th, 2010

Hi! I am so excited to announce my next adventure:
Erin Goes Global!
The best part about my journey is you get to come along with me—helping pick which countries to visit, where to volunteer and where to donate!
Watch …
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Monday, December 27th, 2010
The article “Fearless Travel and Adventure Philanthropy” was published on www.SharingTravelExperience.com on December 16, 2010.
Andy: This week, we’ve got another unique guest who sort of calls herself an adventure philanthropist. We also take another look at that pesky word …
Tags: Erin Michelson, Fearless travel, SharingTravelExperiences
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Friday, December 24th, 2010

I didn’t think anything could improve on my original mini house – but now I’m staying at a mini house on the Big Island of Hawaii. Living Mini in paradise — A dream come true!
It’s called “Yami’s Ambulana” and …
Tags: Hilo Hawaii, Yami\'s Ambulana
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Wednesday, December 22nd, 2010
Out of the blue, Sam (my Mom) says she wants to go parasailing. She then asks me if I’m game. Hells to the yeah!
So we book our appointment and $106 dollars later, we’re flying through the air. And having …
Tags: Honolulu, Pacific Ocean, Parasailing
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Monday, December 20th, 2010

I’m hanging with Mom in Honolulu. And while usually she’s an expert packer in her own right (if a little on the mucho side), she’s been lamenting this trip about a “crucial” items that she forgot at home.
So here’s …
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Thursday, December 16th, 2010
Water is one of the most pressing issues in the world today –that’s why I’ve chosen Drop in the Bucket as the beneficiary of my Project for Awesome!
Drop in the Bucket is a nonprofit organization that has built nearly …
Tags: Drop in the Bucket, Project for Awesome, water
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Wednesday, December 15th, 2010
Catherine is a new friend of mine who likes to eat crab as much as I do. She is also a renowned photographer whose work has appeared in National Geographic, Smithsonian magazine, Conde Nast, among others.
As Catherine travels around …
Tags: Agent Orange, Catherine Karnow, Children of Vietnam
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Saturday, December 11th, 2010

As a professional packer, I thought I’d share my tips with you on how to pack for a 3-5 day trip home for the holidays. Here’re a few guidelines that meet with TSA approval:
How to Pack Gifts
Tags: Packing for the holidays, packing gifts, TSA rules
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Wednesday, December 8th, 2010
As I’m getting ready to blow this joint, I thought I’d leave you with a few kernels of insider knowledge. These are the places I’ll miss most while I’m on the road.
Best Places to Eat Crab in San Francisco:…
Tags: best crab in san francisco, best of San Francisco, best san francisco bar, best san francisco restaurants, EVO Spa
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