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In this episode, Whitney recounts of her three-week trip exploring the national parks of Hawaii and American Samoa. She goes into detail on the planning process, the financial ease she experienced, and adventures had at nature spots like Maui's Road to Hana and American Samoa's island of Ofu. She also touches on personal milestones, such as paying off her car loan, and the importance of respecting local cultures. Reflecting on the balance between work and travel, Whitney discusses personal growth, connections made, and the dualities of feeling both relaxed and challenged. Join her for enriching stories and lessons on ease, spiritual connection, and the impacts of travel.
07:05 Trip Preparations
20:37 Exploring Maui: Road to Hana and Camping
31:15 Big Island Adventures: Volcanoes and Spiritual Connections
46:08 Oahu Surprises: Glamping and Pearl Harbor
54:24 Adventures in American Samoa
01:04:57 Cultural Immersion and Local Cuisine
01:14:47 Final Island: Kauai
01:23:12 Reflections on Travel and Personal Growth
Mentioned (affiliate links used):
- Owen Beiny episode: https://podcast.wellevatr.com/life-changing-advice-on-credit-cards-celebrity-and-coffee-with-owen-beiny
- Hiking Umbrella - https://amzn.to/4cksqO0
- Tevas: https://amzn.to/3KSJpv4
- Snorkel Set: https://amzn.to/3XqsAPv
- HipCamp: hipcamp.com/r/whitneyelsa
- Happy Cow: https://www.happycow.net/
- Car Phone Holder Mount: https://amzn.to/3RADVsF
- Cabeau neck pillow: https://amzn.to/4bdbzvt
- Aeropress: https://amzn.to/4eyr6Zt
- Porlex Mini Grinder: https://amzn.to/4cwqSR1
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In this episode, Whitney recounts of her three-week trip exploring the national parks of Hawaii and American Samoa. She goes into detail on the planning process, the financial ease she experienced, and adventures had at nature spots like Maui's Road to Hana and American Samoa's island of Ofu. She also touches on personal milestones, such as paying off her car loan, and the importance of respecting local cultures. Reflecting on the balance between work and travel, Whitney discusses personal growth, connections made, and the dualities of feeling both relaxed and challenged. Join her for enriching stories and lessons on ease, spiritual connection, and the impacts of travel.
07:05 Trip Preparations
20:37 Exploring Maui: Road to Hana and Camping
31:15 Big Island Adventures: Volcanoes and Spiritual Connections
46:08 Oahu Surprises: Glamping and Pearl Harbor
54:24 Adventures in American Samoa
01:04:57 Cultural Immersion and Local Cuisine
01:14:47 Final Island: Kauai
01:23:12 Reflections on Travel and Personal Growth
Mentioned (affiliate links used):
- Owen Beiny episode: https://podcast.wellevatr.com/life-changing-advice-on-credit-cards-celebrity-and-coffee-with-owen-beiny
- Hiking Umbrella - https://amzn.to/4cksqO0
- Tevas: https://amzn.to/3KSJpv4
- Snorkel Set: https://amzn.to/3XqsAPv
- HipCamp: hipcamp.com/r/whitneyelsa
- Happy Cow: https://www.happycow.net/
- Car Phone Holder Mount: https://amzn.to/3RADVsF
- Cabeau neck pillow: https://amzn.to/4bdbzvt
- Aeropress: https://amzn.to/4eyr6Zt
- Porlex Mini Grinder: https://amzn.to/4cwqSR1
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