Kauai is a hiker’s heaven. In fact, I spent a month on Kauai just to hike. I wrote a blog post about my 15 favorite hikes on Kauai. However, Kauai is a bit of a segmented island. If you are staying out west you want to hike in Koke’e State Park rather than drive 2-3 …
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Oahu and Big Island are well known for their epic cliff-jumping spots. If you ask people about cliff-jumping spots on Kauai, they usually shrug their shoulders and tell you that cliff-jumping is dangerous and you should go home cause there are no good places around. It can be dangerous, but you shouldn’t go home. There …
Jackass Ginger Pool & the Judd Trail have natural water slides, rope swings, a bamboo forest, and a woodland wonderland. It’s one of my favorite little hikes and adventure outings on the island of Oahu. The entire loop is just 1-mile but quite diverse with streams and pine forests perfect for families and young kids …
There are a few good lookouts on Oahu but my favorite spot for sunset is the Tantalus Lookout. There is a huge lawn you can roll a picnic rug out on and watch as the sun goes down over Diamond Head Crater and the entire Waikiki region. It’s a lookout high above Honololu in the …
Known as the Makapu’u Tom Tom Trail or the Tom-Tom Trail, this is one of the most underrated hikes on Oahu due to its spectacular views of the beach from the steep cliffs. ** Tom Tom Trail is technically closed to the public and there have been instances of police giving citations at the bottom. …
The Wiliwilinui Ridge Trail hike on Oahu is a rugged adventure onto the spine of the island. The 7.6km out-and-back route has almost 500 meters of elevations as you wind up a series of stairways and forest paths to reach the Koolau Summit Trail. WILIWILINUI RIDGE TRAIL HIKE WILIWILINUI RIDGE TRAIL DETAILS HOW TO GET …
*The Tantalus treehouse on Oahu, Hawaii has been taken down* The Tantalus treehouse is an enchanting lookout that offers panoramic views of Honolulu and Diamond Head. Like the Mermaid Caves, the location of the Tantalus treehouse is a mystery to most visitors. Finding the trailhead to this hidden gem is a bit tricky but …
So you’re traveling to Hawaii and want to know what to pack. Lucky for you, I’ve collected a list of everything you need to pack for your trip to Hawaii. From local tips learned during my time as a Hawaii resident, to my experiences visiting the islands with a carry-on, you’ll find all the “must-have” …
One month of exploring Kauai was everything I had hoped for. Epic hikes, beautiful beaches, and lifelong memories made with some great friends. The highlights were hiking in Koke’e State Park, flying a helicopter over the island and cruising along the Na Pali coast on a Zodiac Boat. These are my favorite Kauai photos from …
And all of a sudden I was in Bali moments away from the initial day of my first ever workshop. Over the last two years, I have continually put myself into challenging situations, pushed myself into realms of uncertainty and for the most part I have come out the other side in good shape. If …
Waipo’o Falls Trail takes you through the Waimea Canyon and leads you to the epic-tiered Waipo’o Falls for a refreshing dip. The 3.6 miles out-and-back trail has three separate viewpoints and is great for all hiking abilities. I hiked all over Kauai for over a month and documented all of my adventures. In my opinion, these …
Life on the road seems like a blast and it is. I often have to stop and think what a normal life used to feel like. It’s been almost two years of continuous backpacking and that type of nonstop freedom has a certain effect on you. It blurs your outlook on life. You kind of …