The islands of Hawaii are probably one of the most expensive destinations you can choose. To break it to you right away there is no way to experience a lot on a very tight budget. Here are our recommendations on how you can see a lot without spending a fortune: Camping One of the big expenses when visiting Hawaii is accommodation. You can barely find a cheap hotel, a good option are hostels. However, we found that with camping you can save … [Read more...] about Hawaii on a Budget, well kind of
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Kōkua Hawaiʻi Foundation
The Kōkua Hawaiʻi Foundation is a non-profit organization that supports environmental education in the schools and communities of Hawaiʻi. Their mission is to provide students with experiences that will enhance their appreciation for and understanding of their environment so they will be lifelong stewards of the earth. We support hands-on learning activities that engage their senses and make lasting impressions on children's minds. We believe our … [Read more...] about Kōkua Hawaiʻi Foundation
Hiking in Kauai and Escaping Rainstorms in Oahu
Kauai The next Hawaii destination on our list was Kauai, the garden island. We planned to not rent a car here, however after talking to some fellow travelers and since we did not have too many days here we spontaneously got a vehicle. Hanalei and the Napali Coast Upon arrival we pretty much straight away headed to the Wailua Falls, definitely not a must see, before heading up the coast to our hippie accommodation. After a month of camping we … [Read more...] about Hiking in Kauai and Escaping Rainstorms in Oahu
Road tripping in Maui
Our trip to Maui began with a little gift. When we booked our flight with Mokulele Airlines we expected a normal airplane that would take us to the other island. Little did we know that our plane would actually be a small 9 passenger Cessna plane. What followed was one of the best experiences in our lives. We had incredible views of both islands just paying the usual airfare, where other people pay 200 USD for a scenic plane ride. Sunrise … [Read more...] about Road tripping in Maui
Hedonisia – The EcoFeminist Community
One night on the West Coast of Big Island, Hawaii we were desperately looking for a place to stay for the night. Luckily we found the Hedonisia EcoFeminist Community and the owner Mojo was still awake to offer us a site to pitch our tents. Sometimes it just seems that some things are meant to be, because there is hardly a campsite that fits better to our lifestyle than Hedonisia. Built on a former junkyard, remodeled to a sustainable … [Read more...] about Hedonisia – The EcoFeminist Community
Big Island of Hawaii
After California our next destinations were the Paradisiac Islands of Hawaii. We arrived early in Honolulu but the next day at 6 am we had the next flight to Big Island. Even though there was not that much time to explore, we tried to make the most out of the day and took a bus to the Pearl Harbor Memorial Site. The park is really nice and a good place to pay respect to its history and the victims. There are a couple of extras you have to pay … [Read more...] about Big Island of Hawaii