Oahu
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48 Hours in Oahu: The Only Guide You Need
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…
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Shave Ice Battle Oahu: Matsumoto vs Waiola
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 details. Location: Waiola…
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Aloha: Jen and Calvin take Hawaii Trip Recap (Flight +Hotel)
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 lie flat…
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[ Must Try] Giovanni’s Shrimp Truck: The Famous Shrimp Scampi
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 than worth the…
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Koko Crater Trail: The Ultimate Stair Master
Spanning over 1,000 stairs, the Koko Crater Trail is the ultimate stair master workout. The steep trek up was worth the amazing views. This was one of the most rewarding hikes I have ever completed. The views at the top of the crater are simply amazing! Location The Koko Crater Trail is located roughly 20-25…
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First Class to Paradise: SFO to HNL(Oahu) on United’s 777-200
Comfortable seats and great service. Seats in row 4 were wonderful and are my preferred seats for this configuration. This flight works great for couples or families traveling together.