On the west coast of Maui is the main tourist destination of Lahaina. Once an old whaling town in the 1820s, it’s now a cute bustling town with restaurants, bars, souvenir shops and tour operators. We decided to drive the 1 1/2 hrs from our place in Haiku to check it out and hopefully try … More Lahaina and Molokini Crater, Maui, Hawaii
I can’t think of a more relevant phrase when describing the Road to Hana than the cliché “it’s not the destination but the journey that matters”. The town of Hana, at the end of the road, is a tiny little town that we didn’t even stop off at, however the 67.5 km (42 miles) coastal … More The Road to Hana, Maui, 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
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
Ever since I watched 50 First Dates and Lilo and Stich, I have wanted to go to Hawaii. It has been on my to-do list for years but for whatever reason it has never been the right time to go. So when the opportunity came up to stop there on our way over to South … More Hawaiian Island Guide
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