Many of you probably aren’t fully aware but Hawaii is my 2nd home. I have been traveling to the Aloha State once or twice a year for about 27 years now to visit family that lives on Oahu. I moved to Hawaii when I was 18 to go to college and lived on Oahu for a little more than 5 years. I’ve lived in areas like Saint Louis Heights, Moiliili, and Makiki. Hawaii is magical to me and holds a…
Mokulua Islands, the Twin Islands, or as most locals refer to as… The Mokes! There they are! And I’m swimming to them. Haha! Just kidding, the most popular way to get the the Mokes is usually by kayak. The small islands are about a mile from Kailua and Lanikai. You can rent kayaks in Kailua to get to the island. Only certain shops have permits for their kayaks to end up at the Mokes. I recommend Kailua Sailboards and Kayaks. No…
Who can resist spending the day with horses on the “backlot” of Oahu! Not me! If you like horses and shows like Lost and Hawaii Five-0 or movies like 50 First Dates, Jurassic Park and Mike and Dave Need Prom Dates then this is your spot. Known as Hawaii’s Hollywood! Kualoa Ranch Located on the island of Oahu, Kualoa Ranch is a hidden paradise. It covers 4,000 acres and serves as a privately owned natural reserve and cattle ranch. Offering…
A trip to Hawaii wouldn’t be complete without some shave ice now would it. Sharing with you some of my favorite spots for the best shave ice in Hawaii! Enjoy… 1. Island Snow With two locations and the Obama’s titled as Island Snow “regulars”, it’s a definite stop on the shave ice adventure. Island Snow is the sleek modern update to the old school ice shave shops. They combine their love for shave ice with a retail store featuring all local…
Explore the Lanikai Pillboxes! The Lanikai Pillbox hike is a great way to start your day on the Windward side of Oahu. A lot of people hike this to view the sunrise. However, me and my girl gang are on island time so we opted for a late morning hike! The hike is very clearly marked across from Mid Pacific Country Club with a sign that says The Pillbox. This hike can also be referred to as Kaiwa Ridge Trail….
Makapu’u Point Lighthouse Trail Always amazing to fall asleep on a plane and wake up in my former home state of Hawaii. My heart has always been split between my home in Ohio and my home in Hawaii. It’s a treat to arrive on Oahu to visit friends and family. Every time I arrive I quickly realize I don’t have near enough time to go to my fav spots, eat the best grinds, and see my old friends. My time…