Makua Beach is one of the most spectacular beaches on Oahu with camping activities, amazing snorkeling, turtles, dolphins and often big waves! Makua Beach On the far west side of Oahu, Makua Beach lies at the foot of majestic mountains, hiding behind a wall of trees. Crystal clear waters wash upon a long stretch …
A slippery, muddy adventure on the Mount Olympus Hike on Oahu, Hawaii. WHERE IS MOUNT OLYMPUS HIKE ON OAHU, HAWAII When you search on Google Maps you are actually looking for Wa’ahila Ridge. This is where you will start the hike and many people hike this ridge but don’t go all the way to …
Chinaman’s Hat Island, or Mokoli’i, is a small islet in Kaneohe Bay on the on the east side of Oahu that offers views of cerulean waters and looming cliffs. Chinaman’s Hat Island is easily spotted from the scenic route to and from the North Shore along Kamehameha Highway. This small island landmark got its name …
We were lost, cold and in the middle of a raging storm, at complete mercy to mother nature and our only choice was to keep walking. This is the short story about my Koolau Summit Trail attempt on Oahu, Hawaii. WHAT DID WE GET OURSELVES INTO Attempting the Koolau Summit Trail (KST) on Oahu, Hawaii is …
Splashing wars, low-hanging bridges, and a multitude of breathtaking waterfalls are just a few of the highlights from the fun-filled day of white water rafting in Ubud, Bali. In this blog post, I will share with you my experience, what you need to know, what you need to bring and I will recommend the …
An over-under shot is one of the best ways to bring to life an underwater scene with a unique perspective. Some of my favorite ocean and waterfall photos are split photos created by my Telesin GoPro dome port and my GoPro Hero 6. In this article, I’m going to teach you how to get a split …
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Living out the reality of being digital nomads in Bali. Working, surfing, and enjoying a rewarding weekend at our favorite enchanting eco village. TEXT BY JESSICA BLACKMUN // IMAGES BY JACKSON GROVES This week was a great balance of work and play. We started the beginning of the week with a few full on work …
We are so excited to be arriving in Bali! Week 1 of our journey. TEXT BY JESSICA BLACKMUN // IMAGES BY JACKSON GROVES & JESSICA BLACKMUN Arriving in Bali means we’ve finally made it. All of our planning and dreaming about traveling around SE Asia has slowly but surely become a reality. The journey for …
Electric Beach or “Electrics” is a 40 minute drive from Waikiki. The official name of this location is Kahe Point but locals know this spot by its nickname first. It is called Electric Beach because right next to the beach is the power station. It doesn’t have postcard palms or a mile-long stretch of sand, …
Waimea Bay Beach has amazing snorkeling, rock jumping, underwater tunnels, sea turtles, rock climbing, and prime sunsets. How could we possibly pick a favorite beach when we are on an island paradise with so many amazing beaches? Looking back on our time spent on Oahu, it became clear to us that so many of our …