With the holidays looming closer, I thought it was appropriate to post a guide on how to give the best gifts. I have been told many times that I am good at giving gifts. To be honest, I really love to give people gifts, especially if they are a surprise. If gift giving gives you anxiety, I hope this guide…
UPDATED FEB 2020. Solo adventure?!? I can hear you already. *Celine Dion’s ‘All by Myself’ begins playing in your head* Now, now, breathe in, breathe out and read on. It’s not as scary as you think – and not as dramatic as Celine makes it seem! It sounds weird to some people but I love to go on adventures by…
UPDATED FEB 2020. Makapuu Tide Pools are truly something out of a ‘world’s most beautiful places’ magazine! It’s such a dreamy spot to spend time in nature and you also get the added benefit of the lighthouse trail to do before or after so you can enjoy the spectacular views. With hiking, swimming, exploring, and beautiful views, it’s the perfect…
UPDATED FEB 2020. Whether you are living in Hawaii and looking for some adventure inspiration, or live elsewhere and are simply looking for a little virtual escape to Hawaii, get your scrolling thumb ready because I have a treat for you. Here are my picks for the 15 best Hawaii Instagram accounts that will serve both purposes. These are accounts that…
UPDATED FEB 2020. Taking a day tour is not only a great way for solo travelers to see the island, but it’s also a good way for any visitors to see some of the local spots that they might not have found otherwise. Today I’m sharing the best Oahu day tour you can take. It’s personalized, laid back, and offers…
UPDATED FEB 2020. Close your eyes and imagine Hawaii. Usually fluffy sand, turquoise waters, and palm trees come to mind, don’t they? These are images of the Hawaiian dream and I can tell you this place you are imagining actually exists. It’s called Lanikai and is constantly rated as one of the best beaches in the world making it a ‘must…
UPDATED FEB 2020. Who can forget the scene in Forgetting Sarah Marshall where Jason Segel is hanging from the side of the cliff trying to look cool after Mila Kunis had so effortlessly leaped into the ocean? Well, the famous Forgetting Sarah Marshall jump spot certainly exists and is on Oahu’s North Shore. You can even jump from the same…
UPDATED FEB 2020. Today we have another addition to the Big Island bucket list with the Papakolea green sand beach. Not only is the Big Island special in the sense that you can see gold, black and green sand beaches in one visit, but it is an extra special treat because this green sand beach is one of only four…
UPDATED FEB 2020. Last week on the blog, I posted a guide to the Pololu Valley which has a short hike that leads to a picturesque black sand beach. In today’s post, I am sharing a guide to the Punaluu black sand beach. I call it the black sand beach because this family-friendly black sand beach is one of the most…
UPDATED FEB 2020. Full disclosure, I’m not much of a foodie. I’ll pretty much eat anything and don’t get too fussy when it comes to food. I hate cooking so as long as I don’t have to cook it, I’m happy. For that reason, I don’t really write about food much. But, I want to share this food spot with…