Location: Lanikai Pillbox Hike & Lanikai Beach, Oahu Oahu is filled with beautiful hiking trails however many of them qualify in the ‘difficult’ category – a little above my skill / comfort level. I had read that the Lanikai Pillbox hike was one of the easier hikes that rewarded intrepid trekkers with stunning vistas. I Read More
I love traveling. I think that one is obvious. I love getting to know a place and its people. To spend time, lots of time in a place. To become so familiar with the area that you no longer have to look at a map for directions, that you’ve found the best place for groceries, Read More
Location: Manoa Falls Trail, Manoa Valley, Honolulu, Oahu Oahu is filled with breathtaking scenery and there’s no better place to enjoy it than on a hike through its picturesque landscapes. The Manoa Falls Trail offers everything you could want: a lush rainforest, 100ft waterfall, bamboo grove and species only found here! Located just outside of Honolulu, Read More
Location: The Dole Plantation, Wahiawa, Oahu I love pineapples! I’ve always loved pineapples. They are, by far, my favourite fruit. They’re sweet and tangy and delicious and even come in my favourite colour (that’s gold, by the way). Just when I thought pineapples couldn’t get better, the Dole Whip entered my life. You’ve already read about Read More
Location: The Royal Hawaiian Centre, Waikiki, Oahu Travelling on a backpacker’s budget often means getting creative (laundry in the sink with shampoo anyone?) but it doesn’t necessarily mean you have to miss out on unique and culturally significant activities. Luckily for me, The Royal Hawaiian Centre had me covered. This luxury shopping mall offers a Read More
The Volcom Pipe Pro is in town this week and I had the chance to check it out on day 1. Apparently the waves were ‘ankle busters’ today due to wind however I thought the surfing was still ‘gnarly’. Cowabunga dude! (oooh, that was bad, my apologies!)