UPDATED FEB 2020. There is nothing quite like shave ice after a long day of fun in the sun. They just go together. Luckily for us, Hawaii has no shortage of wonderful shave ice stores for us to enjoy. Lucky for you, today’s post is the best shave ice Oahu edition. Here’s where you can find all the best spots…
UPDATED FEB 2020. Dolphins are intelligent, social, and playfully curious creatures that capture our attention in a big way. They remind us that there is magic in this world. We watch in awe as they glide through the water and fly through the air. They are simply incredible. We are so lucky that Hawaii is home to these awe-inspiring creatures.…
UPDATED FEB 2020. If you had been looking to do some cliff jumping while you are on Oahu, the Waimea Bay rock jump is a great place to start. It’s high enough to be scary but not as intimidating as some of the other big jumps. Plus, you get to hang out at one of the most stunning beaches afterward.…
I often see people, usually those sent to live here for a few years, frustrated that others won’t share locations of hidden treasures of the island. Places like the secret mermaid cave. These people are typically the ones who don’t like Hawaii. Unfortunately, I have seen it over and over again since moving here. It led me to this post. I…
UPDATED FEB 2020. This post was originally a guide on how to snorkel at the Kapoho Tide Pools on the Big Island, but, in 2018 mother nature decided to make some changes. Mt Kilauea’s powerful eruption sent lava flowing on the island. The volcano blanketed the tide pools in lava, changing the landscape that was previously a magnificent snorkeling area.…
UPDATED FEB 2020. Once upon a time, in days of brightly shaded eyelids and big hair, a wise Cindy Lauper said “girls just wanna have fun” and how right she was. Last week I made the journey up to the North Shore with one of my gal pals for a fun adventure and we had an absolute blast. One of the…
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…