by Andrew Doughty | Aug 15, 2026 | Hawaii, Kauai, Maui, Safety
Despite having a seemingly endless summer, Hawaii does experience seasons. It’s not just those associated with the visitor industry, such as Holiday Season or Spring Break. The season those who live in Hawaii think of is more unpredictable—Hurricane Season....
by Andrew Doughty | Aug 8, 2026 | Uncategorized
Everybody asks the same question before their first ocean day in Hawaii. What’s the best way to see underwater in Hawaii? Snorkel, scuba, or ..whatever that other thing is called? Each one gives you a different perspective on the ocean, and the...
by Andrew Doughty | Aug 1, 2026 | Blog
Every guidebook has a mosquito section, and every mosquito section says roughly the same thing: wear repellent, cover your skin, avoid dawn and dusk. All true. And all useless if you actually want to enjoy your evening instead of spending it swatting at your ankles...
by Andrew Doughty | Jul 25, 2026 | Hawaii
If you only have one day on the Big Island, you need a plan that respects distance and time. This island looks small on a map. It does not feel that way once you start the drive. A full day itinerary on the Big Island works best when you pick a region and stick with...
by Andrew Doughty | Jul 11, 2026 | Blog, Maui
We DO NOT recommend hitchhiking—Just had to get that piece of advice out of the way. Thumbing a ride is a mode of transportation that has slipped into legend for most places in the U.S. While we know plenty of people that successfully got around without much incident...
