Recently, I got the opportunity to travel to Oahu. One of the islands in the state of Hawaii, it also is the most populated and the most with a "city life." Hawaii is a state I could go back to again and again. The food is such an amasing fusion of different Asian influences as each of the different countries immigrated to the islands. The beaches are absolutely lovely, with the water so warm and clear.
Hawaii is a place where there is so much to do if you love the outdoors. You can hike up trails and there are hidden beaches you can go and enjoy the sounds of the waves crashing against the rocks.
If there is one thing that is a must-do, that is to go to the beaches. The water in the beaches are absolutely clear; it's the clearest beaches I've seen, even beaches in SE Asia. The one thing I will have to say is to be sure to apply sunscreen *before* you get to the beach, as there really is no good place to apply it there. And the sun is very hot and strong, regardless of the year, and you will get a nice tan if you're not careful.
Also, depending on the beach, the sand can be very silky or very rough; I highly recommend bringing a pair of flip flops if you plan to go beach hopping.
One thing I love about Hawaii is the local food. If I had a friend who visits Hawaii for the first time, there are a few items I would recommend:
1) Loco Moco: I know this is *the* local food people tend to know about but if you can get a good loco moco in Hawaii, get it. The brown gravy and the charbroiled meat patty over rice and topped with an egg is the most unimaginable yet perfect combination. A definite must.
2) Zippy's: This is a fast food chain and I absolutely love their food. Their chili is really different and something for which they are known but, if you can, get the Portuguese sausage. The Portuguese sausage in Hawaii is a unique item and I haven't really found a good place in the mainland that carries this.
3) Plate Lunches: Plate lunches comes with two scoops of rice and mac salad. You pick the dish that you want with the rice and salad. I know there are plate lunches in the mainland but I generally find they are not as tasty as the ones in Hawaii. Get this and enjoy the food coma later.
Whilst this isn't the most extensive list of things to do in Hawaii, I wanted to share a little of my trip to you. I do hope you enjoyed it.
Until next time, xo Jane.
Hawaii is a place where there is so much to do if you love the outdoors. You can hike up trails and there are hidden beaches you can go and enjoy the sounds of the waves crashing against the rocks.
If there is one thing that is a must-do, that is to go to the beaches. The water in the beaches are absolutely clear; it's the clearest beaches I've seen, even beaches in SE Asia. The one thing I will have to say is to be sure to apply sunscreen *before* you get to the beach, as there really is no good place to apply it there. And the sun is very hot and strong, regardless of the year, and you will get a nice tan if you're not careful.
Also, depending on the beach, the sand can be very silky or very rough; I highly recommend bringing a pair of flip flops if you plan to go beach hopping.
One thing I love about Hawaii is the local food. If I had a friend who visits Hawaii for the first time, there are a few items I would recommend:
1) Loco Moco: I know this is *the* local food people tend to know about but if you can get a good loco moco in Hawaii, get it. The brown gravy and the charbroiled meat patty over rice and topped with an egg is the most unimaginable yet perfect combination. A definite must.
2) Zippy's: This is a fast food chain and I absolutely love their food. Their chili is really different and something for which they are known but, if you can, get the Portuguese sausage. The Portuguese sausage in Hawaii is a unique item and I haven't really found a good place in the mainland that carries this.
3) Plate Lunches: Plate lunches comes with two scoops of rice and mac salad. You pick the dish that you want with the rice and salad. I know there are plate lunches in the mainland but I generally find they are not as tasty as the ones in Hawaii. Get this and enjoy the food coma later.
Whilst this isn't the most extensive list of things to do in Hawaii, I wanted to share a little of my trip to you. I do hope you enjoyed it.
Until next time, xo Jane.
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