Travel to the southeast shore of Oahu just past Hawaii Kai and you come to a place called Makapu’u. The area here is most famous for the lighthouse trail giving you views from Koko Head all the way around to the Windward coastline. But there’s a lot more here than you might know about it.… [read more]
Island Hopping Hawaii
A visit to Hawaii is not complete if you only go to one island. There’s lots to see and do around the islands. But one may find it difficult transporting between them. So here’s a few tips and information about island hopping in Hawaii. Flights and Ferries Some travelers come to Hawaii with plans to… [read more]
Story of the Gecko
It’s your first time in Hawaii and you start seeing little green lizards running all over the place. They could be scurrying along the sidewalk, resting on a tree branch, or you might even find one on the dorm room wall of your hostel. But not too worry. These little creatures are completely harmless. What… [read more]
Manoa Falls Hiking Trail
Manoa Falls is a 150-foot waterfall located in the Manoa Valley just beyond the University of Hawaii. It’s probably the closest waterfall hike to Waikiki and is short enough that it can be accomplished in half a day. Popular among locals and visitors alike, Manoa Falls is something everyone visiting the island should experience. Getting… [read more]
Top Blog Posts of 2018
Well another year has passed, as we say goodbye to 2018 and hello to 2019. Today, we reflect on the writings posted to the Polynesian Hostel blog this past year. We want to thank all of you for reading and sharing our posts with your friends. The following posts are the one’s that ranked the… [read more]
