Category: Hawaii
Honor Our Fallen Heros
When you travel to Hawaii, one of the must-sees is definitely Pearl Harbor. Check out these articles:
- What to expect during a visit to Pearl Harbor;
- Five interesting facts about Ford Island. Do you know why the missionaries renamed it?
- Where the Second World War ended! Visit USS Missouri. Now with historic video footage of the Japanese surrender;
- Not all Japanese were our enemy. Some brave ones fought for us! The story of the 442nd Regimental Combat Team.
Best Things to Do in Hawaii
- Dive right in! Snorkeling and Dolphins in Honolulu;
- Hiking Diamond Head in Hawai’i: ten tips to help you succeed at this iconic hike; Even if you are out of shape or live with a chronic illness;
- Makapu’u Lighthouse Trail: Whales for the Win; Check out this relatively easy trail with epic views! The trail is fully paved, so wheel chair and stroller accessible;
- Manoa Falls Hike with MS: celebrating failure! A much harder hike, especially after a big rain. Not wheelchair or stroller accessible;
- Surfing at Waikiki Beach Go surf at the Birth Place of Surfing! Great teachers available at Dave’s Big Waves!
Did you know about Hawaii?
Hawai’i is also called the Extinction Capital of the world, because most Hawaiian birds have been introduced by humans and replaced the native birds.
Enjoy OurCarpeDiem’s adventures in Hawai’i. As always, although I am living with MS, I can live life to its fullest every day. Happy to share our Hawaii travel with you and give you some great inspiration for fun things to do!
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Invasive Nuisances! The Best Beginner’s Guide to Birds of Hawai’i
All you need to know about the birds you see in Hawai’i. Why are there so many invasive species? Which common birds are native to Hawai’i?
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Makapu’u Lighthouse Trail: Strong Focus On Whales and Epic Views
The Makapu’u Lighthouse trail is one of the most popular hikes on Oahu, Hawai’i. What to expect on the hike and find out about the lighthouse. Is the Makapuu lighthouse trail easy or hard? How long is the hike? Can you see whales? What is the best time to see whales? Fresnel lens. National Historic…
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Dive In Now! Enjoy Snorkeling and Dolphins in Oahu
Discover the deep blue underworld of Oahu, snorkeling and watching dolphins. Visit age-old coral reefs all from the comforts of the Ocean Joy. Be amazed by spinner #dolphins. Explore the rich variety of colorful fish life. Hold a starfish in your hands! Find out about #snorkeling at Electric Beach.
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Catch Fire and Get Lost on the Manoa Falls Trail
The Manoa Falls hike in Ohau is an awesome hike to feel like you are in Jurassic Park and to experience the tropical rain forest. Lots of bird watching too! Even if you don’t make it to the top.
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Be On Top Of The World! Hike Diamond Head.
Top Tips for hiking Diamond Head Hawaii, both with and without MS. How long does it take? How hard is the hike? What is the best time to visit Diamond Head State Monument? Is the trail ADA accessible?
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All You Need to Know: the all Nisei 442nd Regimental Combat Team
Did you know that we had army regiments composed out of all Japanese American soldiers during World War II ? The 100th Infantry Battalion and the 442nd Regimental Combat Team did an amazing job protecting our country. Discover the fascinating history of the soldiers who went for broke in Europe at a terribly high cost…
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Follow USS Missouri from Japanese Surrender to Museum Ship
USS Missouri Pearl Harbor: Where the World War II Ended. Follow the “career” of the battleship USS Missouri. When you visit the Pearl Harbor memorial in Hawai’i, do not miss a side trip to the battleship U.S.S. Missouri. Not only is this where the war started for the USA, but the USS Missouri is where…
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Surfing with MS, Don’t Be Afraid of a Challenge!
Can you still surf after you get diagnosed with MS? A longtime MS warrior tries surfing with MS at Waikiki beach, shortly after her initial diagnosis. Come join her in her journey!
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