UPDATED MAR 2020. Once upon a time, in WWII, a railway was built here to be used as a means of transporting soldiers to the lookouts at the top of Koko Head. The old railway line remains, though nowadays it is covered by the foot traffic of hikers and trail runners who want to conquer the stairs. It’s simple – a…
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…
UPDATED FEB 2020. The Pololu Valley lookout is a gorgeous spot on the Big Island of Hawaii. I have been lucky enough to visit it a couple of times now and the beauty of the area still amazes me. Here’s a practical guide full of tips to help you plan your own visit to the lookout as well as the…