This guide contains affiliate links to trusted partners. Planning on visiting Akaka Falls State Park on your Hawaii trip? Daniel and I had a blast visiting ʻAkaka Falls–it’s definitely one of the best things to do in Hilo! When you’re in the area, it’s a must-visit spot that you will want to add to your…
This guide contains affiliate links to trusted partners. Looking for the best Big Island hikes on your trip to the Hawaiian Islands? If you are planning on putting together a Big Island itinerary that includes some of the best Big Island hikes, then you are in the right place! While some of the other islands…
This guide contains affiliate links to trusted partners. Looking to visit Rainbow Falls on your trip to the Big Island of Hawaii? Located in Wailuku River State Park, Rainbow Falls was one of my favorite things to do in Hilo and on the Big Island. Along with Akaka Falls, this beautiful waterfall is located not…
This guide contains affiliate links to trusted partners. Wondering where you can find the best restaurants in Lahaina? After your adventure of Maui snorkeling or surfing in Maui, you’ll have worked up an appetite! I was shocked how many options there were for restaurants in Lahaina and all the amazing options there were for casual…
This guide contains affiliate links to trusted partners. This article and photos are contributed by Heather Kasvinsky. Want more information on the Puna Coast Trail to Apua Point? The Puna Coast Trail to Apua Point stretches along the eastern shore of the Big Island, leading hikers through a surreal blend of lava fields, lush greenery,…
This guide contains affiliate links to trusted partners. Looking for the best options for Hilo hotels? What I loved about the hotels in Hilo was that there were so many different options for all types of budgets. While you could choose to go all out and get a luxury room or you want a retreat…
This guide contains affiliate links to trusted partners. Looking to take on some of the best hikes in Hawaii? One of the reasons Daniel and I decided we wanted to check out paradise? We were looking for the best hikes in Hawaii! While you can certainly spend your time on a beach, the Hawaiian Islands…
This guide contains affiliate links to trusted partners. Putting together your packing list for Hawaii? Let’s be honest, packing for Hawaii isn’t as straight forward as it might seem. While we all think of Hawaii as a beach vacation, the truth is that depending on what you are doing, you might need different items for…
This guide contains affiliate links to trusted partners. Unsure about whether you should go whale watching on the Big Island? While Maui is known for the best whale watching tours, if you are planning on only staying on the Big Island of Hawaii, don’t fret! When Daniel and I were there, we saw plenty of…
This guide contains affiliate links to trusted partners. Looking to explore Carlsmith Beach Park on the Big Island? One of the things I loved about visiting the Hilo area was the number of beach parks that were available. Carlsmith Beach Park (Four Mile) was by far one of my favorites on the Big Island, and…