Overthinking and Overheating

This week I’m recapping our last-minute trip to Oahu, which somehow turned into me realizing my parents have become the world’s most stressful retired travelers. I also confess to being way too hard on them, rant about why airports are basically my personal nightmare (if you clear your throat every five seconds, I will notice), and question why I continue to pack a blow dryer for Hawaii. We also get into vacation budgeting, the emotional crisis of posting vacation photos on Instagram, and whether I’d even go on a trip if I couldn’t post a single picture from it. (The answer is… complicated.) Then I’m sharing all of my Oahu favorites—from Foodland poke and Waimea Valley to the places I’d probably skip next time—plus why Dante and I genuinely love traveling with our kids, even if it isn’t the most relaxing vacation imaginable. Finally, I’m reviewing everything I watched on the flights, including The Drama, How to Make a Killing, Voicemails for Isabelle, and the latest chaos from 90 Day Fiancé. We wrap things up with this week’s to-do list, because apparently the vacation ends when it’s time to clean out my car and immediately pack for another trip.