Long-time followers of Airplanes & Avocados will be familiar with my obsession with Hawaii – I’ve travelled to the islands for the last five years and have absolutely fallen in love with them. It’s not just the crystal clear blue
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xbswdKC5wdM While visiting Hawaii’s Big Island, my mom and I took our trip to new heights with a doors-off helicopter tour of the island. We flew with Paradise Helicopters, a locally owned and operated company founded in Hawaii in 1997. From the
The Big Island of Hawaii is not only the largest of all the Hawaiian Islands, but it’s also the youngest and features the most diverse landscapes. The Big Island is truly unlike any of the other islands; it offers everything
During my very first visit to the Big Island of Hawaii, I stayed at the beautiful Sheraton Kona Resort located among the iconic lava rocks of the Kona Coast. At a Glance Check-In: 3:00 PM Check-out: 12:00 PM Resort Fee: $30 USD plus
Learning to dive is hands down, one of the greatest things that I’ve ever done. Two years ago, I decided to face my fears of being at depth and got my PADI Open Water Certification. Since becoming certified I’ve gotten
I love coffee. Seriously, I really LOVE coffee. It may as well be a food group for me – I easily down a good six cups every single day. And while I don’t exactly consider myself a coffee connoisseur, I
The passing of celebrity chef Anthony Bourdain shocked the world this week and served as a solemn reminder that no amount of fame, money, or success can hide a person's true inner struggles. It's no secret that Anthony Bourdain knows food,
A couple of months ago, near the end of April, as my final exams were wrapping up and summer was quickly approaching, I found myself in a very negative head space in terms of my body image and self-esteem. Over