Oh, the Places You'll Go!

Hey there, welcome back! This week we’re taking a trip to the island of Kaua'i, which is also known as “The Garden Isle”. The nickname is extremely fitting for this beautiful island, which is filled with lush valleys, tropical rainforests, ragged mountains, and stunning beaches. In case you haven’t gotten the idea yet, let me just say this: Kaua’i is gorgeous. It’s also the rainiest out of all the Hawaiian islands, so breathtaking rainbows can be seen daily on Kaua’i. One of the most amazing sites in Kaua’i is Waimea Canyon. Located on the western side of Kaua’i, it’s sometimes referred to as “The Grand Canyon of the Pacific”. You can see the canyon from several different viewing points along Waimea Canyon Drive. There are also helicopter tours available, if you’d rather see it from a bird's eye perspective. (Waimea Canyon) Nā Pali Coast State Park is another must-see place. You can hike the Kalalau Trail to see the coast. If you don’t want to hike, thoug...

Hi everyone, welcome back to my travel blog :) I hope you’re all having a great Presidents’ Day Weekend (and yay for four days off of school!) Even though many of you are probably skiing in snowy Tahoe, this week I’m taking you back to the island of Maui. Last week we talked about Maui’s beaches and food. But, there are obviously tons of other fun activities for you to try. Keep reading to find out about some of my recommendations! Haleakala National Park: This scenic national park is a major tourist destination on Maui, but it is also a truly unforgettable experience. “Haleakala” literally means “the house of the sun”. From its name, you might have already guessed this, but Haleakala Crater is an amazing place to watch sunrises or sunsets. Stargazing, hiking, biking, and horseback riding are other popular activities at Haleakala. Click here to learn more, and click here for information about reservations/availability. ( Sunset from Haleakala...wow! - Picture via Go...

Hi there, welcome back! This week, we’re saying goodbye to O’ahu and saying hello to Maui. I’ve only visited Maui twice - once for my cousin’s golf tournament (about 7 years ago) and again last year in January. But, I had an amazing time during both visits, and I’m excited to talk about that :) Just like O’ahu, I’m going to start my post off with some information about the beaches in Maui. Although I’m not as familiar with the beaches here, I know that Maui has some gorgeous beaches. Here are a few you might want to visit: Ka'anapali Beach: Parking isn’t the easiest along Ka’anapali Beach, but the beach itself is really nice. Snorkeling, stand-up paddling, and boogie boarding can all be done at various parts of the beach. Makena State Park: This beach is best for experienced surfers and/or bodyboarders, because the waves can get really big here. Honokalani Black Sand Beach: Yes, you guessed it: this is a black sand beach! It’s located at the Wai'anapanapa State Par...