Tag Archives: Sarongs

How to Properly Pack for a Backpacking Journey Through Southeast Asia

One must know how to pack properly for a trip through South East Asia, lest they end up feeling hot, sweaty and miserable for their entire trip. After a two year journey through the jungles, mountains, beaches and wonders of Asia, knowing what to pack is one of the essentials to staying comfortable and enjoying […]

Adult Theme Parties

I don’t know about you, but I’ve searched the internet over looking for fun party theme ideas for adults. Everything out there seems to revolve around western themes and your standard “cocktail” party. Well, you can really only host them once unless you only invite some of your friends to them. Here are some more […]

How to Throw a Beach-Themed Party in the Wintertime

So, have you had your fill of snow shovels and sub-zero temperatures yet? Yearning for a little jaunt to Hawaii, Florida or the Caribbean? Even though finances might have you sentenced to a full-term of this dreary winter, don’t despair! If you can’t go to the beach, bring the beach to you. Follow these tips […]

Seven Uses for a Pashmina Shawl or Scarf

Pashmina scarves and shawls are very popular, but often someone will see a woman wearing one and think, “that looks great, but I wouldn’t know how to wear one!” There are lots of ways to wear a Pashmina shawl, and lots of reasons to wear one, or give one to someone as a gift. Here […]

Hilo Hattie’s Store in Hawaii: A Review

Hilo Hattie took its name from the stage name of a favorite resort in Hawaii during the 1950’s and 1960’s. “Hilo Hattie” passed away in 1979, carrying her name through a quality society that generated the spirit of God, as she had done for guests while she was alive and well. Hilo Hattie carries Hawaiian […]

Best Places to Buy Cheap Swimwear in Bangkok, Thailand: Swimsuits, Bikinis and Bathing Suits

On a trip to Bangkok, Thailand you might not think you need swimwear. After all, Bangkok is a bustling city, what could you possibly need a swimsuit for? Then, you get here, it’s boiling hot, your hotel has a beautiful pool and there’s a beach only an hour and a half away on the bus. […]

Where to Find Cheap Draperies and Window Coverings

For a homeowner on a budget, draperies can be terribly expensive. So expensive that most of us resign ourselves to using our kid’s old Barney sheets or a Confederate flag until we can save up the thousands of dollars we need for a set of custom drapes. There are better alternatives to cheap window coverings […]

Shopping for Hawaiian Clothing

On a recent trip to Kauai, I wanted to find a shop to purchase good quality Hawaiian clothing. Visiting any of the Hawaiian Islands will get you searching for Hawaiian clothing quickly as tropical clothing is the norm. Hawaii is like visiting a huge English garden with tropical flowers and the show is fantastic. The […]