Category: Hawaii
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Hiking Mt. Olomana (Three Peaks): What to Expect
If you love some physically and mentally challenging hikes, you’ve met your match. Mt. Olomana, also known as Three Peaks, is one of the most difficult hikes to complete on O’ahu. If you’re visiting Hawaii, make sure you know what you’re doing before you embark on this adventure. This hike is for CONFIDENT HIKERS only…
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Top 5 Cutest Coffee Shops on O’ahu, Hawaii
If you’re a coffee snob and you live to hunt down cute coffee shops/cafes, I’ve got a list of the most aesthetically pleasing, cutest coffee shops in Hawaii (O’ahu specifically) that will have you browsing for plane tickets… like, yesterday. I know that sounds like a bit of a stretch, but Hawaii is very well-known…
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7 Best Places to Eat in Hilo, Hawaii
Hungry in Hilo? You’re in luck! There are some great places to eat in Hilo, Hawaii. If you’re visiting Big Island, you’re in for some great food. There are some seriously delicious places to eat in Hilo. You can’t just drive past Hilo town… you have to at least stop for some grub at one…
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Best Things to Do in Hilo, Hawaii
When we visited Big Island Hawaii, we found that there are so many things to do in Hilo – it was our favorite spot on the island by far. The two major towns on Big Island are Kona and Hilo. Kona is on the west side, and Hilo on the east. Weather patterns make Kona…
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7 Things to See at Volcanoes National Park
If you’re planning a trip to Big Island, you must visit Volcanoes National Park. Place it on your list, up there at the very tip-top. If you need a list of what to see at Volcanoes National Park, you’re in the right place, because we did it ALL (well, tried to). About Kilauea There are…
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How to be Great Tourists in Hawaii
If you’re planning to head to Hawaii as one of your post-COVID vacation spots, the islands would love to have you! Having tourists in Hawaii helps support the economy. Without it, many local businesses are failing. Your tourism helps Hawaii flourish… …but not the tourism that was seen prior to 2020’s COVID lockdown. There’s a…
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Has Hawaii Tourism Put Hanauma Bay at Risk?
When most people think of Hawaii, they think of beautiful sand beaches, crystal clear waters, and dense marine life. Hanauma Bay encompasses this vision… one would think. In reality, Hanauma Bay attracts over 3,000 visitors a day. Because of Hawaii tourism, you’re more likely to be overwhelmed by the smell of sunscreen and B.O. as…
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Makapu’u Lighthouse Trail and Pillbox
Makapu’u Lighthouse Trail has to be one of O’ahu’s most commonly hiked trails. It’s easy, families can do it, parking is simple, and the views are awesome! Not only do you have Makapu’u Lighthouse Trail, you also have a few other hikes in the vicinity: Makapu’u Puka Hike Makapu’u Pillboxes Makapu’u Beach Hanauma Bay Ridge…
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Kuliouou Ridge Trail
Kuliouou Ridge Trail is an awesome ridge hike near Honolulu, O’ahu which features some of the best views of downtown, Hawaii Kai, and Waimanalo. Although this hike can really challenge your aerobic endurance toward the top (reminiscent of Koko Head Trail), it’s totally worth the views. Suck it up, buttercup. You’re missing out! About the…
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Ka’ena Point Trail – West Route
Ka’ena Point State Park has two routes to get there: this western route (from Waiʻanae side) and the northern route (from Mokule’ia side). To compare routes, click here for the northern route. Want some guaranteed wildlife encounters on O’ahu? Ka’ena Point is your place. Ka’ena Point State Park Hiking Ka’ena Point Trail takes you to…
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