While most people might think tropical beaches, coconut drinks, and luaus when they think of Hawaii, there is a whole different side if you are into the outdoors. If you are planning on hiking in Oahu, you are in luck. It is an absolute paradise and hikers dream. This post will review some of the best hikes on Oahu and lead you to some of the most incredible views in the world. Note: Hiking on Oahu can be dangerous and…
The Stairway to Heaven in Hawaii is one of my favorite hikes of all time. Also known as the Haiku Stairs, this is one of the most well-known hikes on Oahu. Unfortunately, over concerns of safety as well as privacy of the neighborhood where the trailhead is located, this hike has been closed for a while with significant (read: $1000) fines. In April 2020, it was decided to transfer ownership of the stairs. The ownership of the stairs was officiallly transferred…
There are eight main Hawaiian islands, seven of which are permanently inhabited. However there are four main islands that people visit when they head to Hawaii: Oahu (Honolulu is located here, along with Waikiki Beach and Pearl Harbor), Maui (has the beautiful Road to Hana and Haleakela National Park), The Big Island of Hawaii (Has Volcanoes National Park), and Kauai (nicknamed The Garden Island and much more lush and untouched). Considering Kauai is nicknamed “The Garden Island”, it’s fitting that…
Whether you are island hopping or heading to Kauai, Hawaii for an extended time, you are in for a treat when visiting this island. The rugged coastline, untouched lands, and beautiful beaches are truly incredible to experience. If you are currently planning activities that you must do in Kauai, look no further. This post covers exactly what to see while you are in Kauai. Note: Some of the links included in this post are affiliate links which provide me a…
Last month I went to see my extended family in Ohio and I got to see both my grandpa (dad’s dad) and grandma (mom’s mom) while I was there. When speaking with my grandpa, he was telling me that I reminded him of Aunt Peg. Aunt Peg lived in Pittsburgh on the Pennsylvania railroad . On Friday’s she would take the “red-eye” train out to New York City for the weekend then ride back to Pittsburgh and head straight back…
I was reminded recently that I hadn’t posted anything on here in a while. The past few months have been BUSY. Going to catch you up on a few important adventures that have happened since I last posted in November and I wanted to start with my two trips to Hawaii, especially in light of the recent volcanic eruptions and lava flows that are disrupting the Big Island. In December, I was able to go to Maui [again!] on a…