Are you planning on visiting the beautiful Ko Olina Lagoons? This guide from a local has everything that you need to know about this picturesque area. I grew up going to the Ko Olina Lagoons nearly every single week. That was our family’s go-to beach. I remember when there were just the lagoons, the Ihilani…
Oahu, Hawaii has got tons of gorgeous hikes – some with waterfalls, some with a little bit of history, some that are a straight up work out, and some with stunning views. Oahu’s Ehukai pillbox hike definitely falls under the “stunning views” category, and it should not missed.
Are you looking for the best malasadas in Honolulu, Oahu, Hawaii? Then look no further! This guide has everything you need to know on where to find the best malasadas in the city and beyond. If you’ve been following Borders & Bucket Lists for a little while, you’ve probably noticed that I’m a bit of…
Hundreds of thousands of tourists come to Hawaii each year, and I’ve always wondered how they make their decisions of which island to visit. After all, the Hawaiian Islands are some of the most beautiful islands in the USA. Each Hawaiian Island has its own unique experience, so I definitely think visitors should think a…
The North Shore of Oahu, Hawaii has TONS of things to do – from beaches to food to hiking to some adventures you would have never expected. It’s hard to narrow down exactly what you want to do without narrowing the list down too much. So I’ve decided to create a guide to the Ultimate…
Are you looking for the best Hawaii packing list? This list from a Hawaii local includes all of the items you won’t think to bring! (And as an added bonus, a Hawaii packing list pdf is available at the end.) Millions of tourists come to visit Hawaii each and every year – and many times,…
Because Hawaii is a place of such diverse cultures, it became inevitable that elements of these cultures would overlap – particularly in the food. Because of it, quite a few new dishes have been created, so, if you are ever in Hawaii, you should be sure to try them. Without further ado, here is a…
Are you looking for where to watch the best sunset on Oahu, Hawaii? This recommendation from a Hawaii local has everything you need to know. I’ve been kind of obsessed with sunsets lately. I mean, check out my Instagram feed where four out of the last five of my posts are of sunsets (or sunrises). I completely believe…
Looking to learn more about the local Hawaiian slang known as pidgin(sometimes capitalized “Pidgin”)? Here’s a basic guide from a Hawaii local. Hawaii, as a place of diverse cultures and languages, has developed its own dialect, known as “pidgin”. Before I left Hawaii to go to school on the “mainland” (also known as the continental…
Are you looking for the best poke on Oahu, Hawaii? This guide from a Hawaii local has everything you need to know! Over the past several years, there has been a poke (pronounced poh-kay) craze sweeping across the country. Poke is a traditional Hawaiian dish, typically made with ahi (not “ahi tuna”, friends – that…