UPDATED MAR 2020. The west side is my favorite area of Oahu. I love the coastline, the snorkeling, the dreamy beaches, and a local vibe to it. It’s relaxed but full of adventures and I love that combination. In today’s post, I’m sharing a guide on how to hike to the Upper Makua Cave on the west side of Oahu.…
UPDATED MAR 2020. Chances are that when your mum comes to visit, she doesn’t want to do 2-hour ocean swims or full day in the sun adventures, but that doesn’t mean that you guys can’t have a great time together, right? Here is a guide of 10 mother-daughter adventures on Oahu that your mum will love. It was inspired by…
UPDATED MAR 2020. It’s hard to imagine that anything bad could ever happen in an island paradise like Hawaii right? Unfortunately, though, it certainly did. It was on the now infamous day of December 7, 1941. During the morning hours of this day, the tropical daydream was covered in a dark cloud as a devastating ambush attack swept over Oahu,…
UPDATED 2023. There’s so much more to Hawaii than beautiful beaches and the Big Island proves this with its diversity of landscapes, activities, and even weather. In today’s post, I want to help you plan your own Big Island Hawaii itinerary with this guide on the things you don’t want to miss. I hope it can help take the stress…
UPDATED MAR 2020. Today was such a beautiful Aloha Friday. Traveling down the highway to one of my favorite beaches, I looked out the window to see the sun was shining down, creating an Edward Cullen-like sparkle on the surface of the ocean as the rays met the water. It was the perfect day to be outdoors and the perfect…
UPDATED MAR 2020. Experiencing a luau is one of the highlights of a visit to Hawaii but with so many to choose from it is hard to know which one is the best option. In today’s post, I am sharing a guide on what is, in my opinion, the best luau on Oahu. It’s a place that takes you far…
UPDATED MAR 2020. Let’s face it, playing tourist can be a lot of fun and Oahu is a great place to do it. Here is the ultimate Oahu tourist bucket list to give you all the things you just can’t miss out on when you visit. I hope this can help take the stress out of your trip planning and…
UPDATED MAR 2020. Maunawili Falls is one of the most popular waterfall trails on Oahu and it is one of my personal favorite waterfalls to visit. You can expect to get wet and muddy as well as hike through a gorgeous setting and swim under a jungle waterfall. Here’s a practical guide with everything you need to know to plan…
UPDATED MAR 2020. You don’t have to be a super-confident or experienced hiker to enjoy some of the incredible hiking trails that Oahu has to offer. I was once in the space where I wanted to try some trails but wasn’t sure where to go or if they’d be OK for me as a beginner and usually solo. This is…
UPDATED MAR 2020. One of the most asked questions I have gotten lately is ‘where can I swim with turtles on Oahu’. To be honest, the simple answer is everywhere. I swim with turtles all the time and at almost every area of the island. It’s just been a matter of whether they were cruising around at the same time that…