Only a 20 minute flight across the South Pacific Ocean, Maui continued where the big island left off, offering awesome beaches, amazing drives, beautiful mountains and lovely new flavours. Highlights (there are many) include; the road to Hana, bamboo rainforests, waterfalls, mountain biking, yoga, sunsets at 14,000 feet, Mars-like craters, local beer, Maui crisps, poke (flavoured raw fish - so good), shave ice, night markets, music, beautiful beaches, sun-burn, a...

After 2 days of tourism indulgence we were happy to see the real Hawaii, and how awesome it is. The Big Island has it all: sun, rain, mango's, surinam cherries, longans, an active volcano, a dormant volcano, volcano hiking trails, awesome snorkelling, local markets, old school american hippies, black sand beaches, a music festival (puna music festival), lush rain forests, star gazing on the biggest (by mass) mountain in the world, amazing food and tasty craft bee...

After our castaway experience in the Cook Islands; Waikiki, Pearl Harbour & Honolulu gave us 2 days of tourist kicks while uncovering a few gems: Hungry Ear Record Store Angus Smoke House (great place for mai tais) Roy Tabora artwork Anna Banana sarnies (peanut butter, honey, banana & walnuts)