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.

During my time in Hawaii I

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,

​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 southeast side of the island of Oahu. The views were breathtaking. These photos don’t do it justice.

Diamond Head is a hike that is easy and very family friendly. I did this one with my daughters, mom, and aunt and again with my daughters and my best friend Amanda. I carried my youngest in my Ergo and my oldest

Manoa Falls is such a gorgeous hike going up a mountain all the way to the falls. This hike is best to do after it has rained so the waterfall will be more of a waterfall. When I went it wasn’t all to much of a waterfall but it was still a beautiful hike through the jungle of Honolulu, Hawaii. I did this hike with a few friends of mine and my kids along with their kiddos. My daughter walked most of the way but there were a few slippery

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