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Top 10 Things to Do in Kauai for Free (Or Almost Free)

It’s actually possible to find free things to do during your Hawaii vacation, even if you don’t want to sit on the beach your entire…

10 Free Things to Do in Hawaii Big Island

Last week, I wrote all about the best free things to do on Oahu. And when I went to the Big Island a few months…

Your Hawaii Packing List

A Hawaii packing list seems pretty straightforward. All you really need are some shorts and tops, a bathing suit, and a camera, right?! But there…

These are the Best 7 Oahu Restaurants with a View

When you dream of your time in Oahu, you probably see yourself dining by the ocean as the sun sets. Luckily there are lots of…

Picnicking at Spaulding House: A Hidden Gem in Honolulu

Tucked up in the hills and behind the trees, overlooking Diamond Head and the city of Honolulu, you will find Spaulding House. Spaulding House is…

Go Back in Time on the Pu‘u Loa  Petroglyphs Trail

Back in June, when I went to the Big Island with a friend, we gave ourselves a lot of time to explore Hawaii Volcanoes National…

7 Free Things to Do in Oahu (Besides Going to the Beach!)

The best things in life – and in Hawaii – are free. Watching the changing colors as the sun dips below the ocean, swimming in…

Take a Na Pali Coast Sunset Cruise in Kauai

If you ask me, a visit to the Na Pali Coast is a must-do when you come to Kauai. Depending on your interests, there are…

Lookout Oahu! The 6 Best Hawaii Lookouts

One thing that I love about Oahu is that it’s a very accessible island. You can see a lot of beauty and get a feel…

Sharks Cove – All You Need To Know

While is hands-down my favorite snorkeling spot on Oahu, there are a lot of great places to go snorkeling here. It just depends on what…

Hanauma Bay Snorkeling – Spend the Day in the Bay!

Hands down, Hanauma Bay is one of the best snorkeling spots on Oahu. Hanauma Bay was formed within a volcanic cone and is home to…

Hoʻomaluhia Botanical Garden: A Tropical Oasis That’s Free to Visit

I’m always looking for the best free attractions and activities in Hawaii – these are things I love to do myself and am eager to…