
As I mentioned in this post, we were eagerly anticipating our second trip to Kauai earlier this fall. Spending time exploring the island was high on our list of to-dos, as was spending quality time with the family. Our week-long…

One of the most iconic landmarks on the island of Oahu is Diamond Head. This crater juts out beyond the Honolulu skyline, framing the cityscape perfectly. This is one of the more popular places to hike on Oahu, and many…

We essentially got rained out during our last trip to Kauai in February (which I’ve since learned is the wettest month of the year to visit the island). As such, we knew we wanted to return to the island in…

If you look at a map of Oahu, and find the westernmost point, you will see Ka’ena Point State Park. We found this scenic, lovely, and remote slice of Hawaii to be deserted, quiet, and very picturesque. It was still…

We have lived in Hawaii for over a year already. (How did the time pass so quickly?!) When we were living on the mainland, and dreaming about life in paradise, exploring Hawaii was one of the things we were looking…

If you’re a hiking enthusiast who’s looked at taking a trip to Hawaii, you’ve probably heard about Koko Head Crater when considering Oahu hikes. This trail head is located in the southeast corner of the island. When the opportunity presented…

Now that our little baby is here with us, and since I’m no longer pregnant, I was really looking forward to planning and taking our first family trip! Since we live in paradise, traveling to a neighboring island seemed to…