Posts by Ryan Vaught
Our Studio
We found our place in the pitch dark! So our place in Kauai is almost at the end of the road on the North Shore. If you have ever been to Kauai you know that the one highway (haha-not really because the speed limits are usually 15-45 mph) does not circle the entire Island. It ends at…
Read MoreRusty Redd
We have landed! Two car rides, a bus ride, two plane rides and a taxi ride have brought us to our final destination, Kauai! The last leg of it was the rockiest. As we landed in Honolulu to take a puddle jumper plane to Kauai, Ryan got the call of dread from the person we were supposed…
Read MoreIn Search for Housing
Even though we started about 8 or 9 months from our arrival date finding short term housing proved to be more tricky than anticipated. But we quickly found that our stay was during the “high season”. This meant prices were higher, and places to stay were getting booked way in advance. Narrowing the Search There…
Read MoreWhy Kauai?
Out of all the places in the world to try our experiment, why Kauai? We have always had a special connection with Kauai. We honeymooned there and have been there a few times. But the main reason is the pace of life. Slowing Down We like beaches and hiking. We like lush green foliage and…
Read MoreWhy?
As we have been sharing and brainstorming our idea of an extended vacation we have received varying reactions. In general most people have been receptive. But a fair amount have asked why? Why would you want to spend that much time away (6 weeks)? The short answer is that we like to travel, but there…
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