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
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
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
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
So, why are you traveling? Why do you travel by yourself? Aren’t you scared? Why are you staying away from home for so long? What are you escaping? Aren’t you lonely? Don’t you miss your family? How can you afford this? Why did you chose to visit these places? These are the questions I get Read More
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
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