Traveling Taste Buds

Hawaii Adventures in July 2023

First Stop OAHU

This is how our Hawaii adventures started! First week spent in the west side of Oahu. View video for best snorkeling spots, secret beach and caves, and shopping!

Up next, Maui

For first timers in Maui, Road to Hana is a bucket list item. We drove the winding roads to Hana on our first day. We stopped by waterfalls and famous banana bread, and at then of the road, hiked the famous Pipiwai trail. Watch and join us on our drive.

Maui's Waterfalls

The Road to Hana is known for its waterfalls. You'll find one at almost each turn of the drive to and from Hana. We parked at one of the outlooks and flew our drone. We didn't expect to capture this beautiful waterfall that cannot be viewed from road.

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Lahaina, Napili, and Kihie

This video was taken the month before the devasting Lahaina fire. We feel privilege to have been able to visit and experience the wonderful place and people of Lahaina. The video also highlights our snorkeling in Napili Bay, Mokapu, and Ulua beach. If you are looking for golden sand beach, Mokapu and Ulua are it.

Hawaii is a no-fault insurance state!

This means "Drivers have insurance to cover their own injuries and damage rather than insuring to pay out to the other person. " Insurance is the key!

On the brighter side, check out this video of our catamaran trip to Lanai, and the best FREE snorkeling in Maui, Honolua Bay!

The best snorkeling in Maui is Molokini Crater

We heard from other folks that snorkeling in Molokini is overrated. We tried it anyway, and we had no regrets. It's the clearest water we have ever snorkeled in in Hawaii. Watch the video for more!

Our last stop is the Big Island

We saw a drunk kid walking the rooftop of the next building at our hotel. Watch the drama unfold in this video.

Yup, there were definitely a lot of happenings on our Hawaii trip!

Richardson Ocean Park is the best snorkeling spot in Hilo

Have you ever snorkeled where the saltwater mixes with fresh water? All snorkeling spots we visited in Hilo are like this. The water feels cold at the top, but warm at when you dive down. There is also this filmy look in the water. Take a look at the video for a visual :)

All good things must end. Last stop, Kona

We spent our last two days at the Waikoloa Village in Kona. This is an ideal resort a WOW! Best for all vacationers, except when on budget :). Check this beautiful resort.