So these Malasadas are amazingggg and let me tell you all about it. I’ve lived here for a little over a year now and I’ve heard over and over again that Leonard’s Bakery was the place to go when you wanted something sweet in Oahu. Well this is very true. Leonard’s Bakery has been around since 1952 and has an awesome reputation for having delicious sweets, including their number one seller, Malasadas. You may be asking yourself, “What in the world is a Malasada?” Well Malasadas are these warm doughnut like balls with delicious

Who ever thought that you would find a smaller scaled replica of the Byodo-In Temple from Uji, Japan here on Oahu, Hawaii? When I first moved here I pictured beaches, hikes, waterfalls but never would of thought of seeing a temple such as this one. When I first heard about it I knew I had to go and see it. I love their style of religion. The meditation and the tranquil environment. It just puts anyone at ease with the world and like nothing else matters.

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Hawaii is well-known for the beaches, surf and beautiful hikes. One of the most family friendly and relaxed hikes on all of Oahu can be found on North Shore. Waimea Valley Falls is a hike that is paved and handicapped accessible, and with a rewarding waterfall view at the end. It is well-known amongst the Hawaiians as a place of worship and peace but now is a tourist area for everyone to learn about the Hawaiian culture and why this place has such high importance for the Hawaiians, their gods,

If walls could talk?! That’s all that came to mind while I walked through this fortress, Castillo San Felipe del Morro, named after King Phillip II from Spain. This castle is also known as, “El Morro.” This gorgeous structure was built-in the 1600’s as a fort to protect sea-borne enemies from entering the San Juan Bay. This is one of Puerto Rico’s number one attraction points since 1983 when it was declared a World Heritage Site. ​You can learn more about the history of Puerto Rico here.

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​One of the easiest and most beautiful hikes that my family and I enjoyed doing was Diamond Head. This beautiful scenic path in the heart of Honolulu has views overlooking the entire south and southeast side of the island of Oahu. The views were breathtaking and definitely worth the hike up to the top of the crater.

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Hawaii has many beautiful hiking trails. You can find some strenuous hikes heading up insane inclined elevation gains along with some easier ones that are perfect for families. Trails of all sorts and through so many different types of terrains. Well I am here to share one of our favorite family hiking trails, Manoa Falls, which is located in Honolulu, Hawaii on the gorgeous island of Oahu.

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Lanikai, Oahu, Hawaii. What can I say. To me it’s one of the most beautiful beach areas in Oahu to visit. The water is a gorgeous turquoise color just like you see in the vacation magazines and it’s so clear. Absolutely gorgeous. But though it is gorgeous from just walking at the beach or driving by, the best view of Lanikai is from the pillboxes up on the mountains. The view is absolutely stunning.

Lanikai Pillbox Hike

The hike is easy to find but not the easiest hike to do with little