Xedule.com – My Travels & Activities

Here is my plan for Kauai – I’m extremely excited!

Wednesday Sept. 2, 2009

Depart LAX 4:45 PM, AA Flight 285
Arrive LIH 7:45 PM

Pick up Hertz car

Buy ahi tuna at a market (which one?) to eat at home

Thursday Sept. 3, 2009

Zip line @ Princeville, 7 am – 11:30 am
http://www.tombarefootshawaiitoursactivities.com/product.php?id=1681&name=Ranch_Mountain_ATV_Tour $133
http://www.hawaiiwebdesign.com/kauai_ziptours.htm $133

Then drive to various beaches on the North Coast, kayak near home

Friday, Sept. 4, 2009

Hiking Kalalau Trail – all day
http://www.kauaiexplorer.com/hiking_kauai/kalalau_hike.php
http://www.napali.com/na_pali_coast/hanakapiai.html

Saturday, Sept. 5, 2009

Rafting Na’Pali coast – all day
Tombarefoot http://www.tombarefoot.com/kauai/capt_andy_rafting_kauai.html $138
Hawaii web design http://www.hawaiiwebdesign.com/kauai_zodiactours.htm $139

Sunday, Sept. 6, 2009

Wailua River State Park / Wailua Falls http://gohawaii.about.com/od/photography/ig/Hawaii-State-Parks-Photos/hawaii_state_parks_0007.htm

Monday, Sept. 7, 2009

Kayaking & snorkeling near the house or finish whatever other things we didn’t do

Depart LIH 9:15 PM
Arrive LAX 5:40 AM
dive off the runway into Pacific ocean
then go to work

Japan was awesome. I only stayed there for 8 days but I was able to get a lot of exploring done. Thanks to Japan’s great transportation system I was able to explore 5 different locations: Tokyo, Kyoto, Osaka, Himeji, and Izu. Just about every place was great, but by far my two most favorite places were Kyoto and Izu; Kyoto for its rich history and Izu for its serene scenery (it’s definitely a great get-away place for relaxation).

Pictures of Japan

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In 4 days I’ll be in Japan! Ohhh the excitement – this will be my first time visiting the country. I have most of the itinerary laid out for my journey, but there is more research to do for the open time slots. My current up to date schedule = “xedule” is:

Saturday 6/27

Departure from LAX airport 1:20 pm

Sunday 6/28

Arrive Tokyo airport 4:30 pm
Take train to Harajuku at 5
Arrive Harajuku at 6 and check into hotel (name TBD)
Walk around Harajuku and Shibuya from 6:30 until 11 – maybe hit a nightclub (still researching which clubs to go)

So far these are the current night club options for the night in Tokyo:

* Womb
* Ageha Dance Club
* Maharaja Saloon King & Queen
* Roppongi

Monday 6/29

Check out 7:30 am
Eat quick breakfast at Tsukiji – Tokyo’s famous fish market – 7:45 – 8:30
Take train from Tokyo to Osaka – 9:00
Arrive Osaka at noon
Explore Osaka – details TBD – (Note: famous foods okonomiyaki, yakiniku, takoyaki, blowfish, Hariju)
Take train from Osaka to Kyoto around 8-10 pm (takes 15 min)
Check into hotel in Kyoto

Tuesday – Friday 6/30 – 7/3

Kyoto (details TBD) – go to a geisha tea house perhaps???

Friday 7/3

Leave Tokyo for Izu around 11 am
Arrive Izu around 3-4 pm
Check into ryokan – Hot springs

Saturday 7/4

Leave Izu for Tokyo around 11 am
Arrive Tokyo around 2 pm
Check into hotel
Go to Sumo district and eat there
Then go to Shinjuku and Kabuki-cho

Sunday 7/5

Check out
Walk around Harajuku
Leave for airport around noon

If you’ve been to Japan before, I’d love to hear your recommendations.

If you ever plan to see foliage, I recommend going to Stowe, Vermont in the beginning of October. Stowe is a very nice small town filled with outdoor activities all year round. You can choose to hike, bike, go horse back riding, boating, hot air balloon, fishing, scenic driving – you name it, they’ve got it! And if you enjoy snowboarding or skiing, the slopes are normally open right after the Thanksgiving holiday. I was there during October and it was absolutely beautiful. Here are some pictures of Stowe.

Today at work ,  I was talking to my co-workers about my trip to the US Virgin Islands this past summer and now I wish I was back there! I had the best time snorkling in Saint John’s at Trunk Bay. Here are some snorkeling pictures at Trunk Bay – hope everyone enjoys them!

For many people, a new year – means out with the old and in with the new. Unfortunately, while others are buying new clothes, cars, signing up for fitness clubs, etc. – I am stuck with last year’s traveling debts!!! So I guess for this year I’m playing frugal until I can pay off all of my credit card bills. Speaking of which, while surfing on line I came across a very useful site about savings accounts – the website basically has tips and information on various personal finance topics. Which is basically exactly what I need to prioritize my financial needs for this year. Plus, I guess with tax season coming around soon – I’m going to also try out the free credit report that the Go Banking Rates has on their website! I’m thinking this is going to be a great year! Maybe, if all my financial issues get resolved early I can start saving up and go on more vacations.