Pirates in Honolulu? Thar be pirates in Honolulu, argh! At least that’s what my friend told me (my apologies for the pirate talk, I shall refrain until international talk like a pirate day). More importantly, said pirates had a deal on Groupon where you could set sail with them for a fair price. I had […]
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Oh, I love big family groups on vacation! Okay, this group wasn’t really all that big – parent’s celebrating their anniversary along with their sons and their son’s families. Collectively they have four kids under four and that makes the group feel bigger with all the noise and chaos that accompanies the very small. They […]
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I’ve driven past Kokololio Beach Park in Laie many times. All you can see from the road is a grassy expanse leading to a wall of trees bordering the ocean. Those trees block your view so you can’t see what’s on the other side and I’ve been dying to know what’s there. If you can’t […]
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Feel like a local at Diamond Head Beach Park Diamond Head Beach Park offers a serene escape on Oahu, known for its laid-back charm and natural beauty. Surfers flock to this idyllic spot to catch consistent waves, whether they’re seasoned riders or new to the sport, while the backdrop of the iconic Diamond Head Crater […]
A Sanctuary for Seabirds (and People) August is my favorite time of year to visit Goat Island (Mokuauia Island) in Laie. That’s when you can find newly hatched Wedge-tailed shearwater chicks. Shearwaters are a type of seabird that nest in burrows and the baby chicks look like little gray balls of puff (as in super […]
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A short journey We are so exited to be visiting Big Island this week. It’s been almost 2 years since I’ve left the island and I have some serious rock fever. It’s just a slightly bigger rock, but it’ll to do for now. Since so many of you travel, I thought I would make this […]
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