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…
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…