[T]here are plenty of famous things to do in Hawaii like surfing, snorkeling, eating, and just being lazy on the beach! One of the more overlooked attractions is the beautiful hiking opportunities that all the Hawaiian islands present. The Hawaiian archipelago is a chain of islands in the middle of the Pacific Ocean created by volcanoes. Sharp jagged mountains, … [Read more...] about 3 Popular Hikes on Oahu
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The Beauty of Oahu Island
[I] am always excited when I fly into Honolulu - there's a certain thrill that comes with visiting any island. Pictured above is a view of Honolulu city from the Tantalus mountain lookout. Towards the left is the famous Diamond Head Crater and the coastline with all the skyscrapers is Waikiki Beach. When I was a kid, Sandy Beach on Oahu's South shore was one of my … [Read more...] about The Beauty of Oahu Island
Planning for Hawaii on a Budget: Oahu
Very rarely do you look at the itinerary of a budget traveler or backpacker and see a tropical, Pacific island listed there. Why? Well, it probably has something to do with the cost, both of getting to the said island, and then actually staying on it. If the phrase “paradise” shows up, most likely so will the dollar signs. But that doesn’t mean a budget traveler cannot … [Read more...] about Planning for Hawaii on a Budget: Oahu
