When I pictured fall in the U.S., I didn’t realize that I was thinking of Stowe. If you’re chasing fall like I was – and fall to you also means small-town vibes and vibrant autumn colors -, then Stowe is…
Day 7: Big Island Road Trip Itinerary (Beaches in Kohala)
On our last day on the Big Island, we visited beaches along the Kohala coast. We spent the day at Hāpuna Beach, Kaunaʻoa (Mauna Kea) Beach, and Beach 69. All 3 beaches are located close together: We first went to…
Day 6: Big Island Road Trip Itinerary (Waipi’o Valley and Pololū Valley)
We spent day 6 of our Big Island road trip driving north of Kailua Kona to visit Waipi’o Valley and Pololū Valley. Waipi’o Valley Waipi’o translates to “curved water” and earns its name from the Wailoa Stream that runs throughout…
Day 5: Big Island Road Trip Itinerary (Snorkeling in Kealakekua Bay)
Day 5 of our Big Island road trip was spent kayaking and snorkeling in Kealakekua Bay. This was one of the most memorable days of our trip and one I’ll always replay when I think about the Big Island. Kealakekua…
Day 4: Big Island Road Trip Itinerary (Beaches in Kona)
We spent day 4 of our Big Island road trip stopping by popular spots in Kona. We started the day with lunch at Da Poke Shack, visited a number of beaches in Kona, and ended our day with dinner at…
Day 3: Big Island Road Trip Itinerary (Hilo to Kona)
Day 3 of our Big Island road trip took us from Hilo to Kona, with scenic stops along and off Highway 11. Here were our highlights of the day: Food in Hilo We started our day in Hilo where we…