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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…

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…

Stargazing at Mauna Kea

Surreal. That is the only way I can describe my experience at Mauna Kea. I recently got back from my second trip to the Big…

38th Annual Pan-Pacific Festival to take place June 9-11

Hawaii is truly different from any other tropical island that you could vacation on. Set in the middle of the Pacific Ocean, one of the…

Lanikai Pillbox Hike: Where to Park, When to Go, What to Expect

The Pillbox Trail in Lanikai (or Kaiwa Ridge Trail) is my absolute favorite hike on Oahu. Today, I’m going to tell you why you should…

Waimea Falls Hike: The Best The Best Kid Friendly Hike in Oahu

Today, we’re sharing everything you need to know about Waimea Falls, a fantastic hiking trail on Oahu.  If you’re coming to Hawaii with kids, you…

The Old West: Big Island Style

Most often when people think of the Hawaiian Islands they imagine palm trees swaying in the breeze, towering jagged cliffs footed by crystal clear waters…

Our Guide to the Best Towns in Maui

Want to see some of the best towns in Maui? These charming places are worth slowing down for.  When you choose to visit Maui, you’re…

Be a Paniolo for a Day! Visit Waimea on the Big Island

When my family and I lived in on the Big Island for a year, one of my favorite off-site trips was to (also called )…

3 Top Reasons to Visit Kauai’s Old Koloa Town

At the turn of the 20th century, Hawaii was dotted with several sugar mills and plantations. The sugar industry drove the territory’s economic engine and…

Did You Know? There’s a Coffee Plantation on Oahu, Maui & Kauai

When I first moved to Hawaii, I thought all Hawaii coffee came from Kona on the Big Island. But, turns out, I was wrong —…