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
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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