15 mistakes to avoid on your first trip to Hawaii

Visiting a new destination for the first time can be tricky. Where should you go and what should you skip? Where can you stay? How much is it going to cost? It can surely be difficult to know what to expect. Because I learned a lot during my first visit to Hawaii, today I’m sharing […]

Backpacking in paradise: 15 budget travel tips to save money in Hawaii

The tropical Hawaiian islands are not often considered among backpackers and other budget travelers. In fact, when embarking on my world trip in 2018, I only really considered South East Asia. When Hawaii came to mind as a next destination, I thought we were crazy to even consider it. However, we made it happen – […]

Which island in Hawaii should you visit?

Recently, I published my ultimate travel guide for your first time traveling in Hawaii. I have included everything you possibly need to know. However, it didn’t answer one of the first questions I had when planning my trip to Hawaii: how do you know which island you should visit? How could you ever choose between […]

What you need to know before visiting Hawaii: the complete travel guide

When planning my trip to Hawaii, I felt a bit overwhelmed by all the options I had to choose from. There were so many different islands to visit and even more incredible things to see and do. Not to mention the amount of information and tips I saw online. Because I want to make it […]

7 x the best things to do on Big Island

After sharing my ultimate Maui highlights, of course I also had to share the best things to do on the Big Island of Hawaii. Just like the other islands, Big Island is an incredible place where I could’ve easily spent much more time. Honestly, I had a hard time narrowing down to only 7 favorite […]

The ultimate guide to swimming with turtles in Hawaii

Guide to swimming with turtles in Hawaii

When planning for our trip to Hawaii, the one thing that was probably on the top of my list was seeing turtles in the sea. This dream came true in more ways than I could have ever imagined. Not only did I end up seeing many of them, I also had the opportunity to swim […]

10 reasons why you should visit Hawaii at least once

In all my years of travel and visiting nearly 30 countries, the Hawaiian Islands still remain one of my all-time favorite destinations. There is something so special and beautiful about everything, it’s hard to put into words. But today, I’m trying anyway! In this post, I’m sharing my top 10 reasons why you should visit […]

What you need to know before camping in Hawaii

Camping in Hawaii

If you ask me, there’s something special about camping during your travels. Finding a good spot for the night, cooking dinner on a simple gas stove and sitting in your camping chairs as the sun goes down. My camping trip in Hawaii didn’t go exactly as planned, however. Because of those experiences, today I’m sharing […]

3 days in Oahu: the ultimate highlights itinerary

Spending 3 days in Oahu

Oahu is a popular tourist destination and the island that often comes to mind most easily when thinking about Hawaii. However, during my trip to Hawaii, I really wanted to visit several islands in the limited amount of time I had. So, I chose to stay in Oahu for only 3 days. Still, I wanted […]