Category: Water Activities

Great places to kayak, canoe, stand up paddleboard & enjoy other water activities in the U.S. and abroad.

Must-Do Santorini Sailing Trip: An Unforgettable Perspective of the Island

Whenever we spoke to someone about our trip to Santorini, they told us we had to do the sailing trip. Every blog I read mentioned it. Every person we met on the island raved about the sailing tour. Clearly, this was the must-do Santorini activity! And, let's be... Read more

Big Island Kayaking, Swimming with Wild Dolphins & Snorkeling Near Kona

When we heard we could swim with wild dolphins on the Big Island of Hawaii, we knew we had to prioritize this unique activity. No tour guide needed! We just got set up with a tandem kayak from Bay Side Adventures and were on our way to search for dolphins and go... Read more

Day Trip to the Green Sand Beach on the Big Island

On a sunny day, we set out with a well-researched plan to hike to the stunning Green Sand Beach on Hawaii’s Big Island. Just kidding. We left on a whim in crappy weather with no idea how far we would have to drive or walk to get to the scenic beach we had seen in a... Read more

Why Horsetooth Reservoir is Our Favorite Place to SUP in Colorado

There is a reason why stand up paddleboarding has grown exponentially in popularity over the last couple of years… it is addictively fun! After my first time on a stand up paddleboard, I was hooked! I could easily spend hours on the water... Read more

Amsterdam on a Budget with the I amsterdam City Card

I'll come right out and say it, we had no idea what to do in Amsterdam when we decided to go. All we knew was that there were pretty canals, the infamous Red Light District, and cheap tickets from where we were currently staying in southern Spain. (Operation Amsterdam... Read more

9 Favorite Oahu Hikes, Snorkeling & Other Best Activities

While Oahu is not the first island I would recommend for a relaxing beach vacation (unless you are relaxed in hoards of people), it is a beautiful island with a ton to offer! We really enjoyed getting to spend three weeks there while house sitting near Honolulu, and... Read more

Our Best Day on Kauai: Na Pali Coast Boat Tour

While planning our epic friendcation Hawaii trip to Kauai with our travel besties, a Na Pali Coast boat tour was high on our must-do list. Although a helicopter ride looked epic, a boat tour was a little more budget-friendly. Plus, we loved that it would also allow us... Read more

16+ Kauai Hawaii Best Things to Do & Unique Activities

Looking for some Kauai Hawaii best things to do for your upcoming vacation? We've taken multiple trips to Kauai and keep finding new reasons to love it each time. This island has so much to offer, you could spend months exploring! We took our first trip to Kauai back... Read more

3 Can’t-Miss Maui Scenic Drives: Road to Hana & More!

Slow travel is our preferred way of seeing new places, but that isn’t always an option – so we’ve also mastered the art of the quick trip. This usually entails a lot of driving, lack of sleep, and an intense burst of adrenaline to make it all happen. In 2.5 days, we... Read more

Things to Do in Hilo & Fun Day Trips on a Big Island Hawaii Vacation

We dreamed of visiting the Big Island of Hawaii since we learned there was an active volcano on the island to observe. Although that famous volcano was a little too active for our comfort level when we landed in Hilo, Hawaii, we still had a wonderful visit and fell in... Read more