The Big Island, also known as Hawaii Island, is the largest island in the state of Hawaii and the United States. It is the easternmost island in the Hawaiian archipelago and is located in the Pacific Ocean. The island is known for its diverse landscapes, including snow-capped mountains, active volcanoes, black and green sand beaches, … Continue reading 5 Days in Hawaii: Guide to Exploring Hawaii’s Big Island in 5 Days
When most people think of Hawaii and the island of Oahu, they are taken to a tropical oasis with pristine waters. Truth is, Hawaii is a unique destination with breath taking hikes and delicious local eats. Oahu is home to Hawaii's capital city of Honolulu and the famed Waikiki Beach. This island is a must … Continue reading 48 Hours in Oahu: The Only Guide You Need
Matsumoto Shaved Ice After spending almost a week in Oahu, Hawaii, I felt obligated to compare 2 of the top shaved ice spots on the island. During my most recent visit, I had the opportunity to revisit both spots and you can't go wrong with either one. Without further delay, lets get straight to the … Continue reading Shave Ice Battle Oahu: Matsumoto vs Waiola
Happy Traveling Last week Jen and I decided to go to the island of Oahu for a quick getaway. While I went to Hawaii last fall, Jen hadn't been to Hawaii since summer 2019, when we sat in the older United Business Class cabin where seats were in a 2-4-2 format. This time around, for … Continue reading Aloha: Jen and Calvin take Hawaii Trip Recap (Flight +Hotel)
Giovanni's Shrimp Truck On the North shoe of Oahu, if you drive along Kamehameha Highway, you will see an area filled with food trucks. While there are many shrimp and seafood trucks, Giovanni's Shrimp Truck still stands as the legendary shrimp truck known for its simple lemon garlic butter shrimp. This shrimp truck is more … Continue reading [ Must Try] Giovanni’s Shrimp Truck: The Famous Shrimp Scampi
After spending a great week in Hawaii, it was time to head back to San Francisco for work and the start of another quarter of grad school. Although I'm usually a Star Alliance flyer, Jen and I have heard rave reviews on Hawaiian Airlines so we decided to try it out. Booking/Planning Hawaiian Airlines runs … Continue reading Hawaiian Airlines Economy Extra Comfort: HNL(Oahu) to SFO
