After we decided what islands we wanted to visit in Hawaii (Oahu, Big Island and Maui), we then had to think about how to travel between them. I thought boat may be the cheapest option but upon further research it appears they no longer run a service (apart from cruises) in an attempt to preserve … More United States: Hawaiian Airlines
We decided to hire a car in Kona and drive south around the island towards the east coast, arriving in Hilo after dark. After finding the street of our hostel we drove up and back looking for 69 Waianuenue Ave but could only find Hilo Bay Hostel. In the end, we thought we may have … More Hilo Backpackers Hostel, Big Island, Hawaii
We left our hostel after breakfast and went north from Hilo to Waipi’o Valley, based on recommendations from people who told us it was the most beautiful beach on the Big Island. When we reached the valley, we parked our car at the top of the cliffs and got an amazing view of the valley … More Road Trip from Hilo, Big Island, Hawaii
There are two airports on the Big Island, one at Kailua-Kona and one at Hilo, so it’s not surprising that these two places are the most popular with tourists. We flew into Kailua-Kona, which is a small seaside town on the west coast of the island. The town has two names because it originally started … More Kailua-Kona, Big Island, Hawaii
After a couple of days in Kona, we decided to check out Hilo on the east coast. The best way to get there is by car, but unfortunately the office of the cheapest company we found (Enterprise) was closed in town due to a public holiday. So we caught a taxi to the airport (approx. … More A Real Life Volcano, Big Island, Hawaii
Hale (pronounced ha-lay not hail) in Hawaiian means house which is important to know before you get to this place. We didn’t realise prior, so were slightly surprised when we arrived to see this house converted accommodation (not in a nice homely way but more a no-security, no-privacy, laid back kind of way) especially after … More Koa Wood Hale, Kailua-Kona, Big Island, Hawaii
Sitting around the common room in our hostel, the topic of the epic Stairway to Heaven hike came up in conversation. Eager to find out more I turned to my trusty guide book for more information, but for the first time I was let down. There was no mention of the hike at all. Upon … More Stairway to Heaven, O’ahu, Hawaii
Staying in Waikiki is the most popular destination for tourists to O’ahu and it is easy to see why. The beautiful beach is one of the main attractions and a great place to swim, surf, standup paddle-board, play volleyball and relax in the sun. There are hundreds of restaurants, bars and shops along the main … More Road Tripping Around O’ahu, Hawaii
If you look down Waikiki Beach it’s hard to miss Diamond Head Crater (or Lēʻahi as the Hawaiians call it) on the horizon. It is believed to have formed 300, 000 years ago when the Ko’olau Mountain Range erupted under the water and the magma was broken down into ash and fine particles. Diamond Head … More Diamond Head Crater, O’ahu, Hawaii
Ahh Jetstar, I have mixed feelings about this airline. I love how cheap they are but that’s about it. Every time I get off a Jetstar flight I promise myself I will never fly with them again. That is until the time comes around for me to book my next flight and I see how … More Australia: Jetstar Airways
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