Hawaiian palm trees at sunset
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Tips for Visiting Kauai: How to do Better than I Did

When planning our January 2022 trip to Hawaii, our friends told us how much we’d love Kauai. We heard all about adventure and hiking. We were so excited! Kauai is beautiful, but… we were unlucky with the weather and learned some lessons along the way. I’ll pass on what you should do so you have…

Blueberries, Coconut, and Mango In an açaí bowl with Hawaiian palm trees and ocean in the background
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Gluten-Free Hawaii: Restaurant Reviews from the 4 Islands

Hawaii is a bucket-list destination for so many people, and rightly so… it’s beautiful! It’s also a destination that is relatively easy to navigate if you’re Celiac or Gluten Intolerant. Gluten-free Hawaii certainly didn’t disappoint! Do your research before you head out on the trip. In this post, you’ll find a list of my favorite…

Red sand beach in a cove, protected by black lava rock, blue waves crashing on the protective barrier
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One Day Road to Hana Itinerary for One Day – 2024

The road to Hana is an epic drive. The curvy, narrow road weaves its way along the coast of Maui to Hana. There are over 600 winding turns and more one-lane bridges than I could count. There is so much to do on the drive that it can be overwhelming. You need a Road to Hana…

View of Waikiki From Diamond Head- City building on the beach with ocean
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Oahu: Pearl Harbor And 3 other Amazing Things You Should Do

Hawaii is a great vacation destination. The islands each have their own personality. When you think of Oahu, you most likely think of Waikiki and Pearl Harbor. The two sites are worth visiting, but there is so much more to Oahu! This post is the run-down on my 2022 trip to Oahu! A note about…

Waipio'o Valley View from the overlook to the black sand beach
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5-Day Big Island Itinerary- 2024

Hawaii’s sun, warm water, exotic plants, and volcanic landscape make it an island paradise. After visiting all four of the main Hawaiian islands, The Big Island is my favorite. There is a perfect balance of adventure, sun, and culture. I didn’t get everything right on my trip and learned along the way. So, when you’re…