UPDATED FEB 2020. There is a lot you can do at the Volcanoes National Park so it is very easy to fill up a day. During my visit, we were able to drive the two main roads – the Crater Rim Drive which is a loop road, and the Chain of Craters road which is a point to point road,…
UPDATED FEB 2020. Today I’m sharing a guide on how to hike the Kamiloiki Ridge Trail on Oahu. Though there are a lot of hikes in the area, and especially a lot of ridge trails, this is one of the lesser known hikes and is an unmaintained trail. Even though it’s not as popular, it still has beautiful views to…
UPDATED FEB 2020. I have a funny story to tell you before I get started on this practical guide on snorkeling at Hanauma Bay. Back when I was living in Australia and about to visit Hawaii for the first time, I remember sitting at my work desk on my lunch break googling ‘best snorkeling in Hawaii’ in an attempt to find…
UPDATED FEB 2020. Today I am sharing a practical guide on how to hike Diamond Head which is one of the most popular hikes on the island. When I was writing this post I thought of just how much there is to do here on the island. When I think about what adventures I have here on the blog, it…
UPDATED FEB 2020. The Kaena Point Trail is an easy, coastal trail in an area where the mountains meet the ocean. There are two different trails to reach the point which begin from different areas of the island and today I am sharing a guide to hiking the Kaena Point trail from the west side of Oahu. I hope this…
UPDATED FEB 2020. I had seen many photos from the Ehukai Pillbox Hike on Instagram and each time I saw the pictures from the top of the views stretching out over the famous north shore beaches, it always looked so perfectly ‘Hawaii’ – like a postcard. Finally, I decided to go and explore the hike for myself on a solo adventure.…
UPDATED FEB 2020. “Katie, how do I start a blog?” This question has become rather common for me recently and is one that I find a little tricky to answer in a way that can be most helpful to those asking. I usually respond with “What do you want to blog about?” at which point an awkward pause usually follows. When…
UPDATED FEB 2020. It’s the end of Australia week on the blog and I am finishing it off by showcasing a practical travel guide for the Berry Springs Nature Reserve. If you remember back to the blog about the Territory Wildlife Park, you may remember that I mentioned that it is a great idea to pack your swimwear and take…
UPDATED FEB 2020. The Australian Saltwater Crocodile is the largest reptile in the world. It’s the ultimate apex predator who has remained virtually unchanged for millions of years. And, on a personal note, they are my favorite animal. If you are in the Northern Territory and want to see them up close and in the wild, without getting any teeth…
UPDATED FEB 2020. Tonight on the blog, we are venturing out for a little road trip to the Mataranka Thermal Pool. I’m sharing a practical guide on how to plan a day trip there or how to turn it into an overnight trip to break up the drive. You’ll also be able to find what to expect and other safety…