A Good Look at Oahu’s Southeast Corner

Halona Cove

The cold has been hitting us for the last couple of days.  I know we are in winter but it didn’t feel like it since we have been experiencing temperatures of 70 and 80 degrees lately. These cold days brought Hawaii to my memory.  Yeah, thoughts about a warm and gorgeous place suit perfectly my [...]

Remembering Pearl Harbor

USS Arizona Memorial

Hawaii’s natural beauty is really striking. In a previous post, I discussed how Oahu’s enchantments live up to the hype tourist boards and repeat visitors have created around this island (and its sister islands). But there is a spot in the island that witnessed a sad moment in history. Or maybe I should say, a [...]

Biking to Wonderful Views in Oahu

Honolulu, sea and sky

That day in Oahu when I hiked to a waterfall, which ended not really being a waterfall, was full of great emotions. After our hike thru the Ko’olau Mountain Range and Manoa Valley, we returned to the starting point in the town of Manoa.  Next adventure: biking down a sinuously road. Our guide took us [...]

Animals Encounters Around the World

Toucan

People have many reasons to travel.  If you ask around, you are probably going to hear something like the following: To discover new places To meet different people To learn about different cultures To feel free To have fun!! No matter what reason you have to pack your bags and explore the world, travel experiences [...]

Waterfall Hiking in Oahu

At least we got a good picture

When I visited Oahu, I wanted to do more than beach and water related activities.  While growing up in Puerto Rico, I used to visit the beach almost every week.  I have had enough beach!! Fortunately, I discovered a company offering hiking tours around the Ko’olau Mountain Range and the Manoa Valley.  I was convinced [...]

Papillon Photos: Hiking Diamon Head, Oahu

View if you look at the front and straight down from the crater

Have you ever noticed that most Waikiki photos include a mountain in the background?  Well, it is not a mountain but a crater. It is called Diamond Head.  Its original name is Leahi which means brow of the tuna.  From the distance, the crater looks like the dorsal fin of a fish (or a tuna).  [...]

Papillon Photos: Lanikai, Kualoa and Laie Beaches, Oahu

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Today, I want to show you pictures of some of Oahu’s lesser know beaches.  I think the scenery is well known but a little percent of visitors actually make it there.  And it is a shame because these beaches are totally empty.  You can have them all for yourself.  Actually, most of Oahu’s Windward Coast [...]

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