It feels like an eternity but in reality, it’s been a little over two months that I’ve been unable to hike due to my ankle injury and surgery. However, this week I made my return to the trails. It wasn’t a huge hike or anything epic but just going on a hike was a moment …
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The Nuuanu Trail starts off on the beautiful Judd Trail, crossing streams and winding through the bamboo forest. Through a series of switchbacks within the forest, hikers climb their way up via Pauoa Flats to the halfway point at the Pali Lookout before returning on the ridge back down to the Judd Trail starting point. …
The Aiea Loop Trail is one of my favorite hikes for a quick morning immersion in nature and workout. Taking most people just over two hours, it’s a perfect way to get in some exercise and enjoy an abundance of beautiful native plants and lush scenery. This 8km loop hike runs along the west side …
The Oahu Atlantis Submarine Tour in Waikiki is one of the best activities on the entire island and gives passengers a once-in-a-lifetime experience of the underwater world. Explore shipwrecks, sunken planes, and look out for sharks, turtles, and an abundance of marine life. This tour is one of the top activities on Oahu for families. …
The Kuliouou Ridge Trail has always been my favorite sunrise hike on Oahu. It’s just a short drive from town but the trail quickly leaves civilization behind as you climb 500m of incline to reach the sunrise viewpoint. After clambering up the stairs and weaving through the dense forest, you will be rewarded with views …
The Makiki Valley Loop Trail is one of the most beautiful hikes near Waikiki on Oahu, Hawaii. Just a few kilometers out of the town center, this green oasis of lush forest and peaceful trails is a natural getaway from the hustle and bustle. Imagine walls of green, ferns reaching over the trail, natural tree …
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 …
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, …