On our first full day in Hawaii, we didn't really know what to do. So, after an eventful breakfast, we headed to the south shore of the island to hit the beach. Located on the Kaʻū coast, Punalu'u Black Sand Beach is famous for its black, volcanic sand. We found a shady spot under a large … Continue reading Sea Turtles and Black Sand
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The Home of Modern Surfing: Waikiki Beach
Modern surfing...what does that mean? The first traces of surfing were discovered in Polynesian cave paintings originating back to the 12th century. Over the course of many wayfinding expeditions, surfing was brought to Hawai'i where the sport went viral. Duke Kahanamoku is credited as the father of modern surfing for his role in popularizing the … Continue reading The Home of Modern Surfing: Waikiki Beach
Scuba Diving in the Great Barrier Reef
I am quite happy to say I am now a PADI certified open water diver! Karoline, Cathrine and I went through Diver's Den here in Cairns to get our license and spend a weekend on the reef! After two long days and many hours in the pool with our instructor Levi, we advanced to the … Continue reading Scuba Diving in the Great Barrier Reef
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