7 Things I Love About The Big Island (Hawai’i)

7 Things I Love About The Big Island (Hawai’i)

Moku o Kiawe! Yep, did you know thatʻs the name for what we commonly know as “The Big Island” or Hawai’i Island in honor of an ancient island chief, Keaweikekahiali`iokamoku. In fact, all of the Hawaiian island names you know of have a longer Hawaiian name. More of...
3 Places on Oʻahu to Learn About Real Hawaiʻi

3 Places on Oʻahu to Learn About Real Hawaiʻi

So you’re on Oʻahu, or thinking about coming, and you start to realize just how much there is to do here. Beaches, food, hikes, scenic drives, all of it is right in front of you and easy to fall into. But at some point, you might find yourself wanting more than that....
What Is SNUBA? My Maui Experience at Molokini

What Is SNUBA? My Maui Experience at Molokini

What do you get when you combine snorkeling and scuba diving? SNUBA. When my family came to visit me in Hawaiʻi back in 2019, my mom booked an excursion I had never even heard of before. It was called SNUBA, and the concept really is as simple as the name sounds. It...
3 Reasons Why you MUST visit Haleakalā

3 Reasons Why you MUST visit Haleakalā

Haleakalā, or House of the Sun, is one of the most exhilarating experiences on Maui and, personally, one of the most unforgettable places I have visited in all my travels. Rising more than 10,000 feet above the island, Haleakalā takes you far beyond the tropical...
Volunteering on Hawaiian Loʻi (Taro Patch)

Volunteering on Hawaiian Loʻi (Taro Patch)

Living in Hawai’i is one of the greatest blessings to ever have. Take in consideration the hurdles to get a life set up here and managing the cost of living on an average salary, one could say living here isnʻt the easiest. But once that life is set up here, there are...