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Off The Beaten Path
Playing Tourist on Oahu Holly knows every nook and cranny on Oahu. Once a month, she plans a “tourist for a day” outing with here family. They dress up in their finest Aloha wear, strap on their cameras, and head out for an adventure. Although, they typically visit major tourist spots (those locals rarely visit […]
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A Mini Vacation We live within walking distance to the beach and a short drive from several impressive hikes. Sadly we rarely ever make it out to enjoy the world around us. Our days seem to be filled with work, school, and kid’s activities. That’s why we love having visitors. Whenever friends and family come […]
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The Kawainui Marsh Trail The Kawainui Marsh Trail (better known as the levy in Kailua) is a scenic, paved trail that is about 1.5 miles in length. Go for a run, trial a novice biker, and bring the stroller! It’s perfect for families. The Kaha Street access even has a native plant garden. They also […]
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So sorry for my unintended blog vacation. This was my first busy season and it kind of kicked my booty. To make it up to you, I brought you flowers. Virtual, it’s true, but a whole field of them. I can’t think of a better way to start the new year than with a sea […]
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A day at the Children’s Discover Center My kids love, love, love the Children’s Discovery Center in Kaka’ako. Micah begs me to take them there. He likes to reminisce about past visits and make big plans for future ones. I can see the appeal. It is 3 floors of exploration and activity where you can […]
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Diamond Head, the iconic volcanic crater on the Hawaiian island of Oahu is a must-do experience for all explorers. You’ll start your journey at the Diamond Head State Monument, where you’ll find a well-maintained trail that winds its way up the slopes. It’s not a super challenging climb, but it will get your heart pumping […]
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Uncover the Best Kids Beaches in Kailua, Oahu: Your Guide to an Unforgettable Family Experience You might be surprised how quickly beach deprivation can take hold! We found this out the hard way when, after almost a week, our children were desperate for a taste of Kailua’s beautiful beaches. With some grumbling, they endured the […]
A short journey We are so exited to be visiting Big Island this week. It’s been almost 2 years since I’ve left the island and I have some serious rock fever. It’s just a slightly bigger rock, but it’ll to do for now. Since so many of you travel, I thought I would make this […]
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What is the best Oahu pumpkin patch? Over the years, multiple options for Oahu pumpkin patches have appeared. The original, and the biggest at Aloun Farms was quickly followed by the smaller, scenic affair at Waimanalo Country Farms and finally by a smaller community event – the Great Pumpkin Festival at Holy Nativity School. But […]
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Best season in Hawaii? My love for August is only surpassed by my love for September. Best months of the year in Hawaii. We celebrated the start of August with a camping trip to Kaneohe Marine Corp Base (MCBH). That sounds a little weird, but there is actually a campsite next to the “Cabanas at […]
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