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Black Sand Beach

Location:Punalu’u Black Sand Beach, Big Island, Hawai’i Green, white, black sand… you name it, Hawai’i’s got it!  I couldn’t leave the Big Island without visiting one of its most famous beaches: Punalu’u Beach, otherwise known as Black Sand Beach.. Black sand is pretty interesting.  Formed when hot lava enters the water and is cooled so suddenly Read More

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Green Sands

Location: Papakolea Beach, South Point, Big Island One of the benefits of having an island formed by numerous volcanoes is uniquely coloured beaches!  One such by-product is Papakolea Beach, otherwise known as Green Sands Beach.  Many other travellers had mentioned to me that this was a must see thing while on the island. To get to Green Read More

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Big Island Beautiful

Location: Kealakekua Bay Marine Life Conservation District The islands of Hawai’i are beautiful.  I think it’s pretty safe to say that everyone knows that.  However, no matter how long I’ve been on the islands (30 days at the time these photos were taken….i know!!) the views still amaze me.  Epic is the only way I can Read More

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To Be or Nut To Be, Now That Is The Question

Location: Macadamia Nut Factory, Kawaihae, Big Island Hawaii is known for a few famous exports: sugarcane, pineapple & orchids being the most obvious ones, along with the prestigious Kona coffee.  Another famously tasty treat?  Macadamia nuts!  While originating in Australia and grown in other sunny locations across the globe, Hawai’i essentially created the macadamia nut industry and Read More

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Coffee: Because Adulting is Hard

Location: Holualoa, The Big Island (officially named Hawai’i) February 7th, 2018 A hop, skip and short plane ride later, I’m on the Big Island (officially known as Hawai’i or the Island of Hawai’i).  Having arrived in the late morning, I had ample time to enjoy the beautiful day.  My first stop: coffee!! To be more Read More

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A Not So Easy Hike Was Well Worth The Rewards

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