The volcanic island of Oahu is home to hundreds of waterfalls, scattered throughout its rugged ridges and mountainous terrain. With so many beautiful trails, why not combine hiking and waterfall chasing for some beautiful waterfall hikes on Oahu? In this guide, I will share with you some of the best waterfall hikes on Oahu so …
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Oahu is a paradise and an adventure haven. Of all the incredible activities on the island, there is one tour that just blows the others out of the water. Have you ever thought you would come face to face with a shark while in the water? That’s exactly what happens when you go Shark Cage …
The Makapu’u Point Lighthouse Trail is one of the most popular hikes on the island of Oahu for several reasons. This trail comes with a slice of history with the lighthouse, built-in 1909 standing at the most eastern point of Oahu. The second reason this trail has risen to popularity is that it is one …
Hanauma Bay is undoubtedly the top snorkel location for tourists on the island. It boasts crystal clear water and a shallow reef, all within a protected bay, it is truly beautiful. The best way to see Hanauma Bay is actually not with a snorkel in your mouth, but to throw on your hiking shoes and …
After almost two months out of action, it’s great to be back in motion and experience even the smallest of adrenaline rushes again. I bit the bullet and went and bought a bike, even if I only use it for three weeks it will keep me sane and get my ankle on the road to …
I’m back to a place that seems to always find its way back into my life. I left Oahu in 2016 after living on the island for two years and graduating from university. I didn’t have a huge desire to return after so long exploring here but I’ve made my way back in 2018, 2021, …
There are so many beautiful places to see as well as a wide variety of exciting excursions in Honolulu to do such as helicopter rides, sunset cruises, surfing, snorkeling, diving with sharks, and more. In this blog post, I’ve handpicked the 13 best and most popular Honolulu excursions. My personal favorites are Oahu Helicopter Tour …
It’s simple, the best way to see the incredible island of Oahu is from the air in a helicopter tour! Discover the serenity and beauty of Oahu’s best attractions by helicopter. I’ve personally experienced an Oahu helicopter tour on multiple occasions and have been blown away each time. From the classic circle island tour to …
Intentionally swimming with sharks is not everyone’s idea of a great week but it’s been on my bucket list for a long time. I never did this activity when I was based on Oahu as it can be a bit expensive, but times have changed and now I had the entire trip comped as a …
There’s something nice about having the basic functions of life sorted so you can just enjoy the adventures. With a base set at a hotel in Waikiki, the hikes and beaches are the playgrounds. This week I headed up on a couple of sweet little trails I’d never done like the Koko Crater Rim and …
The Ehukai Pillbox Hike is one of the best short trails for a sunset view of the beaches on the north shore of Oahu, Hawaii. The four-kilometer round-trip makes for an easy ascent to reach the pillbox for sunset, where you can watch sets of waves forming before barreling at Pipeline Beach, Sunset Beach, and …
The Kahekili Trail is a short but adventurous ridge hike on the beautiful east coast of Oahu, Hawaii. With 600 meters of elevation over just three kilometers to the summit, this trail is a steep climb. With lots of exposed ridges, you will find some of the best east coast views while on the Kahekili …