If you are heading to Kauai, there is one part of the island that is absolutely worth heading to, the Nā Pali Coast. The Nā Pali Coast extends from Ke’e Beach on the North Shore to Polihale State Park on the West side of the island. If you visit Kauai you can’t leave without exploring this part of the island; it leaves me speechless every time. With five-million-year...
If you’ve read some of our previous posts, you’ll realise that I have a rather large addiction to sea turtles. It’s a weird addiction to have I must admit. Of course, it’s not my only one, travel and chillies are two more; but don’t worry, in this post I’m only going to talk about sea turtles! The first time I swam with sea turtles was in Akumal in Mexico and I was...
If you’ve made it to the Big Island, or if you’re planning a trip there, it’s highly likely that the main reason for your visit is to check out the Kilauea volcano. Who wouldn’t put watching lava flowing from an active volcano onto their bucket list? Of course, nature is unpredictable and although the lava is currently flowing, it may not be during your trip. Even if...
PLEASE NOTE – After the 2018 Kilauea eruption, some parts of the Volcanoes National Park were closed to the public, in order to undergo repairs.Many parts have reopened but you should always check with the visitors’ centre at the start of your trip, to see which parts are accessible and which of them are still closed.At the time we visited and wrote this...
Just in case you weren’t aware, Hawaii isn’t just the name of the United States’ 50th state; it’s also the name of the biggest island in the Hawaiian archipelago. Nicknamed the “Big Island”, Hawaii is home to two active volcanos, lush rainforests, charming little towns and diverse scenery. It was also the first stop on our recent return trip to Hawaii. Volcanic rocks...