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Oahu Itinerary 7 Days: Things To Do On The Windward Side of Oahu, Hawaii USA

Published on January 28, 2018August 6, 2022 by kylieuk4 Comments

I still find it hard to believe that Hawaii is one of the US States. It sounds silly but it honestly feels like a million miles away from mainland USA! (With my Green Card I could technically live in paradise!!) If you’re looking for things to do in Oahu, in this post I share a whole range of things that I squeezed into a 1 week trip! Oahu is small enough to be able to see a good amount of the island in just a short time.

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5 Oahu Beaches (Kailua Beach vs Lanikai) | Hawaii, USA

Published on December 10, 2017August 24, 2023 by kylieuk18 Comments

If you book a trip to Hawaii, there’s a high chance that you’ve obviously got beaches on your mind and there are certainly plenty to choose from! My week in Oahu felt a bit like a beach crawl, jumping in for a swim at every given opportunity! In this post, I share with you 5 of the best beaches in Oahu and give you some tips for visiting! Including which is better: Lanikai vs Kailua Beach?

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Outrigger Canoe Rides Waikiki Beach | What To Expect Canoe Surfing Hawaii!

Published on July 11, 2016August 6, 2022 by kylieuk4 Comments

One of the cool parts of travelling is being able to experience things that are part of the culture you are visiting. Before I went to Hawaii, a neighbour recommended us to have a go on an Outrigger Canoe ride on Waikiki Beach (Oahu). Outrigger Canoes are similar to a narrow dug out canoe but with a giant stabiliser on one side. In Polynesian cultures as well as a method of transport, they are used in racing too!

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