UPDATED FEB 2020. I had been thinking of doing the Kuliouou Ridge Trail for a while and finally got around to it last weekend. All I can say is that I should’ve done it sooner. It really is a fun hike with such beautiful views at the top. Here’s a practical guide that I hope will be helpful for you…
UPDATED FEB 2020. Yesterday was definitely a Monday-Funday for me as I got to adventure outdoors with my husband in the gorgeous Hawaiian mountains, hiking the long Maunawili Demonstration Trail. Off we went, hiking and chatting, chatting, and hiking. For us, we both do not enjoy sitting still and being indoors at all, so this was the perfect way to…
UPDATED FEB 2020. Happy hump day! Well, yesterday was hump day for most Monday – Friday workers, but today is hump day for me and boy, am I looking forward to the weekend! Actually, I am always looking forward to the weekend so that is nothing new. Anyway, tonight I am sharing a quick guide the Likeke Falls hike on…
UPDATED FEB 2020. My time of living at the Marine Corps Base Hawaii is coming to an end this week. What a journey it has been! From flying all the way from Australia for visits to going through the rigors of an extremely tough (and expensive) immigration process, to eventually moving here and building a life together, it has been…
UPDATED FEB 2020. “Just sit on the edge of the boat and when you are ready, slide into the water nice and slow…” – that’s what the guides said just before I began my cage-free shark swim in Hawaii.
UPDATED FEB 2020. One of the perks of visiting Oahu is that you’re on an island surrounded by an ocean that’s home to lots of Spinner Dolphins. There’s really no reason at all to see them trapped in a tank – and I still have no idea why people do that, to be honest. Skip those cruel prisons, and visit…
UPDATED FEB 2020. The breathtaking views at the top make this one of the most popular, iconic, and ‘Insta-famous’ hikes on Oahu. But, it’s not without its challenges. Here’s a complete guide on how to find the Crouching Lion hike with everything you need to know to plan your hiking adventure.
UPDATED FEB 2020. It is time for a water blog – or perhaps I should say an underwater blog. Whilst I do love hiking a lot, I am a true water baby through and through and much prefer to be swimming or snorkeling. Especially in Hawaii where there are so many beautiful beaches to choose from. In today’s post, I’m…
UPDATED FEB 2020. Hidden away on the north shore of the island, the Nakoa Trail is one of the ‘off the beaten path’ style hikes where you can avoid the crowds. Though it is often overlooked, it’s well worth experiencing because it’s a quiet trail where you can experience a lot of gorgeous nature. Today I’m sharing a practical guide…
UPDATED FEB 2020. The Waahila Ridge Trail is one of the lesser-known trails on Oahu and a great choice if you want to escape the crowds. It has enough challenging spots to take a beginner hiker out of their comfort zone and incredible views from the ridgeline. It also has options for more advanced hikers to go further into the trail.…