![]() ![]() One important thing to note about hiking here in December is that it’s inevitably muddy. Leaving this private property to become an eco-friendly lazy river.īut before things get too leisurely, it’s about time we climb a mountain. Today, most of Hawaii’s sugar production has left for countries with more lucrative labor laws, The next day we pile into the back of a covered utility truck to get another unique perspective of the island’s history.īack in the day, sugar farming was a major economic source for the Hawaiian islands.Īnd In 1870, a series of ditches and tunnels were hand-dug by Chinese laborers to deliver water from the rainforest down into the sugar can fields near Lihue. Instead we hit the nearby 18-hole Wailua Golf Course with a few locals… ![]() We check out Wailua Falls from above, but decide not to trek down the closed trail to its base. Refueled, afternoon activity options on the east side are virtually endless. It was recommended to us by a local friend, and they serve up some Hawaiian favorites like Lau Lau, Chicken long rice, and of course Poke. When hunger strikes, my favorite lunch spot of the entire trip was this unsuspecting shop right in town called Pono Market. It’s a laidback way to spend a few hours in between hikes. We pass by plenty of surf spots, safe swimming areas, and even some old pineapple plantation-era landmarks. In total, it’s a nice and easy 8 miles on a paved pathway along the coconut coast. Over 10 days, we splurged on three excursions, and this 50-minute helicopter ride over the island was definitely well-worth stretching the budget for.įrom the Waimea Canyon and Jurrasic Falls to the unbelievable Na Pali Coast and pristine turquoise-blue waters of Hanalei Bayįor a little more low-key sightseeing, we grab bikes back in Ka-pa-a. And there’s no better place for that in town than at the Kountry Kitchen.Įverything’s good, but the Macadamia Nut French Toast with Coconut Syrup is on another level.Īnd from here, it’s straight to one of our most anticipated activities of the entire trip. I planned a trip to maximize our 10 days of balling on a budget, and it all started on the east side of the island in Ka-pa-a…įirst things first, breakfast. If that’s your thing, this video probably won’t be much help. We didn’t stay in a resort, nor did we spend much time laying on the beach. Her perfect vacation is a packed schedule of activities and excitement, wonder where I got that from? Now one thing to note about my mother, she isn’t normal. It was her first time in Hawaii and my first time on the Garden island. She was freezing in Upstate New York and we were long overdue for an adventure together. This past December I took my mother to Kauai. I want this video to be a guide on how to talk to them and make a good impression for us regular guys (white guys).Īlright, with that said, let’s have some fun… They’re proud and loyal to their true friends because they’ve been burned before. You want to get to know them, you want to tell everyone about them, but they would be happy just being left alone.īut if you’re kind and respectful, they might just give you a glimpse of their beauty. To me, the Hawaiian Islands are like the hot girls in school. Just because you’re on vacation doesn’t mean you’re immune to being a decent human. Show respect to the nature by taking out what you bring in.Īnd show respect to local culture and laws. Show respect to the people who call this place home. So If you take one thing away from watching this, beyond the trail maps and restaurant names, let it be this – respect. Out of all the videos you can watch while planning your trip to Kauai or Kaua’i, as it’s properly known, this video can help form the narrative of what it should means to travel here. The reason I decide to press on and click upload is with hope that you guys are different. While on the other hand, by doing so, I am inevitably adding to the tourist population of these destinations.Īnd I am especially sensitive to this when talking about the Hawaiian Islands.Ī place and people with such incredible history and pride. On one hand, I want to showcase how beautiful this world is and help you guys travel deeper… If you do want more information, I will work on finishing this guide ASAP! THANK YOU!!Ĭreating videos about places like this are always an internal battle for me. I would like to see if people are utilizing (or even care about) written guides along with my videos. ![]() KAUAI TRAVEL GUIDE | Best Things to do in Kauai, Hawaiiįirst, if you’re reading this, please comment below or even better – send me a DM on Instagram at so that I know you are reading these travel guides. ![]()
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