If you have already read through a few posts on this blog, you know I have a knack for finding unique outdoor activities. While we often focus on waterfall hikes and opportunities to see wildlife, I am also always on the lookout for a unique outdoor dining or sipping... Read more
For travelers like us who seek out unique experiences outdoors, the journey to swim under the iconic Secret Falls in Kauai is definitely a huge part of what makes this half-day activity so much fun. From paddling two miles up a river to sliding around on a muddy... Read more
Exploring some of the Hawaii Volcanoes National Park hikes is a must when visiting the Hawaiian Islands. Even if the Kīlauea volcano is not actively erupting, you can see where the lava flow has gone in past eruptions and look into volcanic craters. It is just... Read more
We LOVE the Hilo side of the Big Island. We usually stay closer down toward Pahoa or Hawaii Volcanoes National Park when we visit, but on a recent trip we wanted to base out of Hilo to be closer to the waterfalls and gardens we love. Luckily, we found a great... Read more
If you live in or are planning to visit Hawaii, not getting out onto the water is such a shame. Not only is the water temperature perfectly refreshing the majority of the year, there is also a world of gorgeous creatures living below the clear blue surface. Paddling... Read more
After living in Hawaii for a few years now, we can confidently say there really isn’t a bad time to visit. However, some seasons do have more rain or crowds than others. As locals, we love to island hop often, and one of our favorite trips so far was going to Maui in... Read more
When our flights to our friends’ NYE wedding in Denver got canceled last minute (thanks to Southwest’s poor planning), we were determined to salvage the night and still get to wear the fancy clothes we had bought for a special occasion. Thankfully, we stumbled upon a... Read more
Everyone seems to be talking about seeing the Mauna Loa Eruption in Hawaii; however, most people have just been watching on the news… My mom called the day it started erupting to see how far away we are at our home on Oahu. “Don't worry, it's hundreds of... Read more
It's been a few weeks since our family left and I'm still just glowing with joy that we had such a fantastic trip with them! They were here on Oahu for two entire weeks. Yes, Americans who take trips longer than one week do exist and they are thriving because of it.... Read more
When Buddy asked if I wanted to use our Hilton Points to stay at a fancy resort on the Big Island, I responded with: “Yes, that sounds amazing, but can we also finally go see the lava glow at Hawaii Volcanoes National Park?!?!” Ever since we saw it from... Read more
