Created for Makana Charters Why Tour with Makana Charters? During your time on Kauai, you do not want to miss a Na Pali Coast tour. Guests and locals alike constantly remind us that it is some of the most inspiring and breathtaking views in the world. But if you’ve never been to Kauai before you might […]
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The West Side of Kauai
Written for Makanacharters.com West Side – Gateway to Kauai’s Natural Wonders When visiting Kauai, Every travel guide and friendly recommendation you come across will tell you that the top 3 can’t-miss things to do on the island are: 1. Na Pali Coast 2. Waimea Canyon drive 3.Polihale beach (especially for Sunset) To get to all of […]
The Hike to Hanakapiai: An Intro to Kauai’s Napali Coast
A Perfect Intro to the Na Pali Coast The famed Na Pali coast of Kauai is a region unlike anywhere in the world. Massive peaks protrude out of the sea creating a razor-edged horizon that can sometimes look like another world. There is everything you’d expect in a tropical island getaway (despite the fact that, […]
Great Trails: Hiking to Kalalau on Kauai
Originally Published on the PacSafe Blog On the northwest corner of the island of Kauai in Hawaii is a coastline that has inspired artists, adventurers, and anyone with an appreciation for out-of-this-world beauty. You cannot drive the coastline – it is protected as a state park. This is a very good thing, as it allows […]
Top 7 Beaches on Kauai
Originally Published on the PacSafe Blog Often referred to as “The Garden Isle” for it’s lush greenery and dramatic mountainscapes, Kauai is also home to some spectacular beaches that people from all walks of life can enjoy. Whether you are a stoked surfer, a vacationing family, or leisurely honeymooners, the abundant beaches on Kauai are […]
6 Non-Surfing Activities on the North Shore of Oahu
Published on the PacSafe Blog Most people have heard of Oahu’s North Shore and it’s legendary surf spots such as Sunset Beach, Pipeline, and Waimea Bay. What most people don’t realize is that there is so much more to this stretch of coast than barreling waves and beach bodies. Even when there are no waves, […]
Video: Sunset at Kawela Bay
Sometimes you can just tell when it’s going to be a good sunset. Saturday of Easter weekend 2014 was one of those days. A few hours before I called a friend and said I was going to take out my drone somewhere on the North Shore of Oahu. We drove the short distance to Kawela […]
Interview With Kimi Werner: Champion Spearfisher, Artist, Traveller
As far as job descriptions go, Hawaii’s Kimi Werner has one that pretty much anyone on the planet would envy. She travels the world exploring the deep ocean using no more than her fins and a speargun as tools. When she gets back home, she trades the speargun for a paintbrush, creating dazzling paintings inspired […]
“The Transformation at Turtle Bay” – Pique Newsmagazine
The following article was published in Pique Newsmagazine in Whistler, BC on March 20, 2014. Click here for the original article [dropcap] H[/dropcap]alfway down a road near the top of one of the world’s most famous coastlines is a small booth. The windows are all boarded up — its presence alludes to both a […]
Aloha: More Than a Word
I’m not one to go explaining things as if I know it all. I don’t pretend to be one of those people who thinks they have something figured out, or that a timeline for having local knowledge is anything less than a lifetime. After all I’ve only lived in Hawaii for not quite a year. […]
[Press Release] Nicole Pacelli Repeats At Turtle Bay
Sent out as a press release for the Waterman League. Surfer’s Village and a dozen or so others put out this same one. SEO People – am I shooting myself in the foot by posting my own content as a duplicate to others? Turtle Bay Pro Women’s SUP World Tour North Shore, Oahu 12 February, […]
The Kalalau Valley: Feel Her Energetic Welcome
Originally printed in Pique Newsmagazine Upon first glance of Kalalau valley, our first instinct was to head straight to the beach. While visible from our vantage point rounding the corner at one of the valley’s bookends, the descent to reach the water’s edge took over 45 minutes. The valley itself is vast, but you can […]
The Kalalau Trail: A journey into Paradise
Originally Published in Pique Newsmagazine It is well known as one of the most gruelling hikes in the entire Hawaiian islands. The almost 18-kilometre journey from Ke’e beach to Kalalau Valley traverses the northwest side of Kauai on a coastline known as the Na Pali Coast. Translated into English, “Na Pali” simply means “the cliffs.” […]