Our Hawaiian getaway began on the beautiful island of O’ahu. There is so much to be discovered on this island, but we only had four days to explore. About two months before arrival, we reserved a car through Costco Travel (great prices) for pick up at the Honolulu Airport and Read more…
The Lanikai Pillbox Trail along the Ka’iwa ridge is one of my favorite hikes in Oahu. The trail is relatively easy and the reward is great! The distance to the second pillbox is 0.6 miles each way. You can complete the trail in about 1 hour or less; though, you Read more…
Byodo-In is a Buddhist temple located at the base of the towering cliffs of the Ko’olau mountains, in a place called the Valey of the Temples, on the windward side of Oahu, Hawai‘i. The temple is a replica of a 900-year-old Buddhist temple at Uji in Kyoto prefecture of Japan. It is Read more…
Swimming at night with manta rays is an incredible experience, and perhaps the most exciting thing that I have ever done in the ocean. With wing spans reaching over 20’ across, manta rays are one of the largest animals in the sea. The thought of jumping into pitch black waters Read more…