My older brother has been visiting since August 12, and one of the activities we planned during his stay was a visit to Lanai. So, this past Sunday, August 15, we traveled to the smallest inhabited island available to travelers. Here was our

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Pictured above: Dan free diving during our shark diving experience Shortly after arriving in Hawaii, I heard rave reviews about shark diving. A handful of companies work right out of Haleiwa for the purposes of research, conservation, education, and diving.

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Last weekend, our friends Mallory and Shannon called us on a random Saturday afternoon. Without much of a plan, they asked a simple question, “Do you two want to go into town to drink?” Say no more. I’m a social drinker more than

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When I first arrived on Oahu, I was determined to make the most of my time here. I created My Hawaiian Bucket List based on what I found online and what I thought would be most worth exploring. During one of the videos that I watched, I learned about

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Are you looking for a fun adventure to get you out on the water? During my first month on Oahu, Dan and I rented kayaks with a group of friends to head out to the Mokulua Islands also known as “the Mokes.” If you’re interested in

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Did you ever dream of being a mermaid as a child? If Aquamarine was your favorite movie, the Mermaid Caves will be your favorite destination on Oahu. It’s a natural cavernous wonder located on the West Side. Depending on the tide, this elusive

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As a part of my Hawaii bucket list, I wanted to visit the Byodo-In Temple and Ho’omaluhia Botanical Garden. Memorial Day Weekend seemed like the perfect time to see both as the two are located only about 10 minutes from each other on the east

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One of the first items I decided to tackle on my Hawaii bucket list was the Lanikai Pillbox. Oahu has pillboxes located all around the island that were previously used as military bunkers. Today, they’re the destination for many of the

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About 3.5 miles down the road from my Waialua apartment, a line forms every single day for Matsumoto Shave Ice. By the looks of them, all these people are tourists, but I still struggle to believe that many people come up to the North Shore every single

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Pictured above: The sunset at my “home beach” a block from my apartment on April 27, 2021 It’s my first week living on the North Shore of Oahu. To make the most of my time here, I crafted a list of 30 things that I want to do while on the island to make up

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The Road to Hana, also known as the Hana Highway, is a 64.4-mile-long road on the island of Maui that connects Kahului to the town of Hana. It’s known for its gorgeous views and scenic stops, and it’s the ideal experience for adventure

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