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Waimea, Hawaii Island – Cowboy Country

At an elevation of a half-mile above sea level (2,667 feet), Island is somewhere between heaven and earth. It’s vast, rolling pastures and stands of…

How to save money on your Hawaii vacation

Hawaii is expensive. We can’t deny that, and we’re not going to pretend coming here is going to be cheap. But it just might be…

10 things locals want you to know before coming to Hawaii

Tourism is the top industry in Hawaii. With its beautiful beaches, hiking trails, and rich history, it’s not hard to see why. I’ve lived here…

Dreaming of Hawaii? Watch These 6 Movies Filmed on Oahu

Movies filmed on Oahu feature wow-worthy scenery, lush tranquility, and an edge of natural drama.  It’s no surprise to me that so many famous movies…

Cheap Activities in Hawaii: 20 Things to Do for Under $20

If you’ve been reading my posts for a while, then you know that I’m all about cheap activities in Hawaii. There are lots of free…

It’s almost whale watching season! Here’s how to see whales in Hawaii

The most wonderful time of the year is whale watching season in Hawaii. Years before we moved to Hawaii, my husband’s family would come to…

Urban Legends Hawaii: Spooky Stories Not to Ignore

I love mythology, legends, and spooky stories that leave me thinking about them for days. And the Urban Legends Hawaii offers are no exceptions.  As…

Hands-on Experiences in Hawaii

Hawaii is a great place to learn something new and expand your horizons. There are so many different activities to do here that you may…

First time to Hawaii? Here your Oahu must-dos.

Your first trip to Hawaii can be overwhelming. There is just so much to do and see here! There are mountains to climb, waterfalls to…

10 Quirky & Unique Things to Do in Hawaii 

We all know about Oahu’s must-do activities, like Pearl Harbor, Diamond Head, and the Dole Plantation, just to name a few. But if you want…

Don’t Make These Mistakes on your Hawaii Vacation

Many people come to Hawaii for the very first time not knowing much about it. That’s where we come in. Since we are not a…

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…