Hawaii

I am still in disbelief that Hawaii is a part of the United States of America. Living in a place full of pure “Aloha” is something that I’ve never experienced before, and I don’t ever want to leave! You will feel the magic on every Hawaii island when seeing all of the underwater life, hiking on magnificent mountains, soaking in the island vibes at the most beautiful beaches and delicious drinks at the beach bars, eating poke and açaí (for some of you - for the first time), and meeting people with beautiful souls. While aloha means “hello” and “goodbye,” it also is a feeling of love and family. I hope you get to experience this warmth and beauty while you are here!

The islands of Hawaii each have different vibes and experiences that deserve their own place on this blog. I live on Oahu so that will have the most amount of information on it. Oahu (where Honolulu is) has the most amount of people compared to the other islands. Here you will get city life, but also have great opportunities for hiking, stunning beaches, great restaurants, Pearl Harbor, the best surf in the world, and you will get to see how pineapples grow.

The Big Island is my previous landlord’s (and now friend’s) favorite of all the islands. I didn’t understand at first until I snorkeled with the glowing manta rays at nighttime, went up Mauna Kea under the stars, and saw an active volcano up close at Volcanoes National Park.

Kauai is frequently mentioned as the most beautiful of all the islands. This island has striking mountain cliffs on the NaPali coastline, desert-like Waimea Canyon, and some of the most amazing beaches you will ever see.

Maui