Maui is probably considered the second most popular island among tourists, just behind Oahu. It’s also the second largest of the Hawaiian Islands, created by two separate volcanoes with overlapping lava flows. The Island Name The name of Maui actually comes from the legends of Hawai’iloa who is considered to be the original discoverer of… [read more]
Staff Picks: Favorite Hostels
The staff here at the Polynesian Hostel wants to tell you about some of their favorite hostels they’ve stayed at around the world. Here’s a short list coming from our current staff. Kamejikan – Kamakura, Japan From Jesse – If you’re in Japan, I recommend the Kamejikan. It’s a traditional Japanese guesthouse. The staff are… [read more]