Hello and welcome to The Aloha Blog! If you’re visiting Oahu and staying in Waikiki, I highly recommend exploring the rest of the island. You can click here to read about more of my favorite activities in Oahu. However, there are a ton of family friendly things to do in Waikiki. Without further ado, here are eight family friendly activities in Waikiki that I recommend. 1. Family Surf Lesson A family surf lesson in Waikiki is one of the most fun and memorable experiences you can have in Hawaii. I highly recommend booking a lesson with Moniz Family Surf. They have amazing instructors who will make sure your experience is…

Hello everyone! I had no plans of going to Kauai last month; in fact, my friend Lana asked me to go with her back in October, and I said no. Of course I ended up experiencing a severe case of FOMO and booked a ticket less than 12 hours before my flight took off. I also want to give Miss Lana a huge shout out for hosting me, playing tour guide, and driving me all over the island. It was truly an unforgettable trip, and I am so excited to share some of the fun things we did in this blog post! Without further ado, here are eight things you…

Hey everyone! Last month I did a quick trip to Maui with my friend Lana, and I wanted to share my experience. First of all, Maui exceeded all my expectations. The island is beautiful, and I can’t believe I hadn’t gone sooner considering the short travel time from Oahu. I will definitely be back to Maui, as I was only there for a few days. However, if you are looking to get away for a long weekend, Maui is the perfect place. Without further ado, here is my three-day Maui itinerary. Where to Stay A trip to Maui, especially if you are island hopping, does not have to break your…

Hello Everyone! I am back on Oahu, and I’ve been having a lot of beach days lately. There are a ton of beautiful beaches on Oahu, but these ten you will definitely want to explore. Without further ado, here is my guide to my ten favorite beaches on the island. I would also like to preface this post by saying the ocean conditions in Hawaii can be very dangerous, and not all of these beaches have lifeguards on duty. Please do your research on ocean conditions and safety before visiting any of these beaches, you can also click here to learn more about ocean safety in Hawaii! 10. Makapu’u Beach…

Hi everyone! I recently went on a solo trip to Cairns, Australia, and let me tell you, this trip exceeded all expectations. Cairns is one of the most beautiful places I’ve ever visited. Between the Great Barrier Reef and the Lucious rainforest, there is so much to do here. Everyone I met was so friendly, and it is the perfect destination for solo travelers. Without further ado, here is my guide for solo traveling Cairns! This guide will cover: Where to Stay A hostel is a perfect option if you are solo traveling, and it is also going to be very budget friendly! You are destined to meet other friendly…

Hi everyone! The east coast of Australia is one of the most popular destinations for travelers. I recently did a road trip with my family in New South Wales and thought it was a wonderful way to experience the east coast. We went to a ton of great beaches and other stops that I wanted to share with everyone. Whether you are roadtripping or backpacking, this guide will be perfect for you! For this guide, I have narrowed down the top 10 best stops between Byron Bay and Newcastle. Without further ado, let’s get into it! Cape Byron Walking Track Up first on the list is the Cape Byron walking…

Hi friends! Australia has always been one of my bucket list destinations and I am currently spending a month in the land down under. My first week here was spent in Sydney, so I thought I would write about some of the best things I did while there. The majority of the activities on this itinerary are free, so if you are interested in traveling on a budget, this will be perfect for you. Accommodation I stayed in two different hostels while in Sydney. The majority of times, with a hostel, you are getting what you pay for, which is cheap accommodation. The first hostel I stayed in was Mad…

Hi everyone! I recently got to go back to Oahu to visit my sister and second ohana (Tom and Deb). I’m so happy I got to spend the holidays on the island and see so many loved ones during my trip. Me and Kiley’s lifelong friend came to visit for the first time, and I got to play tour guide. I wanted to share a few things we did that I haven’t posted about on this blog before. 1. Waimea Bay Waimea Bay is one of my favorite beaches on the north shore. There is plenty of space on the beach, but parking is limited, so I recommend going early.…

Hey everyone! I recently went on a trip to California with my family and wanted to share some of the things we did. It was my first time in California and I absolutely loved it. We stayed in San Diego while we were there and it was beautiful. La Jolla On the first day of our trip we went to La Jolla. We started at the cove where we saw some sea lions and from there we walked along the sidewalk on the coast. Next to the sidewalk, there’s a grassy area where lots of people were hanging out. While walking, we saw lots of sea cliffs, beautiful houses, and…

First and foremost, I want to give a huge thank you to my neighbors Jim and Kelly for letting Kiley and I stay in their beautiful home and being amazing hosts! Seriously, you guys are the best! For those of you who don’t know, Portugal is my grandmother’s homeland so being able to come here and explore this beautiful country with my sister was a very special experience. Day 1 During our trip Kiley and I stayed in Albufeira. We spent our first full day just walking around, specifically in the Old Town. Old Town is rich with history and has a ton of cool shops and restaurants. The historic…