If you aren’t able to fly to Japan right now, how about experiencing a traditional Japanese onsen right here in New Mexico? Ten Thousand Waves spa and resort in Santa Fe, NM is incredibly similar to the hot spring spas in Japan. I stayed at Ten Thousand Waves spa one night in December, and I …
Best Stops on Maui’s Road to Hana (with Map)
The Road to Hana is a famous 52-mile highway in Maui that curves alongside cliffs and through a rain forest. You’re going to make over 600 turns and cross over 45 bridges. You’ll drive past beautiful trees and numerous waterfalls. Many people have the Road to Hana on their Maui bucket list, and rightfully so. …
Ultimate 2 Weeks in Hawaii Itinerary: Visit Multiple Islands
Are you on a mission to visit multiple Hawaiian islands in one go? I’ve visited all 4 main islands in Hawaii — Oahu, Kauai, Maui, and the Big Island — and all are worth seeing. They’re different, special in their own ways, so why choose just one Hawaiian island to visit? Visit them all! With …
5 Day Oahu Itinerary: What to Do on the Most Popular Hawaiian Island
Oahu is the most popular Hawaiian island, receiving almost half of all visitors to Hawaii, and probably what you think of when you think Hawaii. With a 5 day Oahu itinerary, you can see a lot, such as the famous Waikiki Beach and Kualoa Ranch (where Jurassic Park was filmed). It can be overwhelming trying …
How to Follow the Blackpink Hawaii Summer Diary Itinerary
I’m a huge Blink and after seeing the 2019 Blackpink Hawaii Summer Diary, I was inspired to visit Oahu, Hawaii and follow in their footsteps. I wasn’t able to do everything they did simply because I do not have Blackpink’s budget. But a few activities were free or nearly free, and that I can afford. …
18 Best Things to Do on Big Island of Hawaii
The Big Island remains my favorite Hawaiian island — there is SO much to do and yet it is surprisingly the second least visited island, receiving barely more visitors than Kauai. Volcanoes, black sand beaches, rain forests, tropical gardens, and some of the best snorkeling of any island. Are you convinced to visit yet? Here …
7 Day Big Island Itinerary: How to Spend a Week on the Big Island of Hawaii
I have visited all four main Hawaii islands, and the Big Island remains my ultimate favorite. If you have a week to spend on the Big Island of Hawaii, you’ll need it. For first timers, here is the perfect 7 day Big Island itinerary, splitting your time between Hilo and Kona. Note: The Island of …
3 Day Maui Itinerary: What to Do in Maui, Hawaii
I didn’t know what to expect when I first came to Maui, but I ended up loving it. There is a beautiful variety of landscapes — from dry fields to wet rain forests. And don’t get me started on the gorgeous beaches and the sea turtles. Maui is an incredible Hawaiian island that both sea …
22 Cheap and Free Things to Do in Kauai
Traveling to Hawaii can easily be a budget killer, but there are actually quite a few cheap or free things to do in Kauai! If you want to skip out on the expensive luaus and pricey helicopter tours, don’t worry, you won’t be missing out on the beauty of Kauai. I’ve got a list of …
7 Day Kauai Itinerary: Explore All of Kauai in a Week
Kauai is Hawaii’s fourth largest island and the least visited of the main four. I’ve visited Kauai three times now and love it more every time I visit. Kauai is a beautiful, lush island with so much greenery, there’s no wonder it’s nicknamed the Garden Island. A week-long itinerary is perfect for exploring every shore …