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
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
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!)
Location: Windward Coast, Oahu When I signed up for an organized tour of the Polynesian Cultural Centre, it included a half day ‘circle island tour’, a chance to drive along the coast and see of the beautiful sights. Lucky for us, it was a beautiful sunny day! The first stop was the Makapuu Lookout. Located Read More
Location: Dole Plantation, Wahiawa, Oahu Bliss in a cup. Topped with fresh pineapple goodness. Totally worth the 3 hour bus ride. Don’t judge.
Location: Laie, Oahu, Hawaii While I still have 8 months left before I return to work, it’s doubtful that I will have the chance to visit all Polynesian countries and territories (there’s 32!). Therefore, a trip to the Polynesian Cultural Centre on Oahu would provide me with a small taste of the wonders of Polynesia. Read More
Location: Pearl Harbor, U.S. Naval Base, Oahu, Hawai’i January 17th, 2018 December 7, 1941, 7h45am. A day like every other that came before. The sun is out, the sky is clear. There are only a few broken clouds on the horizon. It is quiet. Most are still sleeping, as is it not yet 8:00 in the Read More