My solo travel adventures through America Samoa and Hawaii National Parks

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
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• HipCamp: hipcamp.com/r/whitneyelsa
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