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Stories, Guides & Travel Notes

Travel stories, small local guides, and quiet reflections on how we move through places.

From Hawai‘i and beyond.

PLANNING FOR ADVENTURE ON THE BIG ISLAND

From volcano hikes to manta ray dives, this is your go-to guide for the most unforgettable outdoor adventures on Hawaiʻi Island.

12 BEST HIKES ON THE BIG ISLAND

A curated guide to the best hikes on the Big Island of Hawaiʻi, organized by region with tips on distance, difficulty, and what makes each one unforgettable.

COMPLETE KAUAI RESTAURANT GUIDE: 2025 EDITION

A curated guide to Kaua‘i’s best places to eat, organized by craving—not clout—including poke, plate lunch, beachside cocktails, fine dining, and local neighborhood gems.

COMPLETE HONOLULU RESTAURANT GUIDE: 2025 EDITION

Honolulu is a true food town, blending Japanese precision, big-city ambition, and hole-in-the-wall charm. This guide covers our favorite restaurants across the city, from quiet noodle shops to the best omakase.

THE ULTIMATE KONA RESTAURANT GUIDE

A curated guide to Kona’s best restaurants, cafes, bars, and local eats—organized by category so you can skip the hype and eat well every day of your trip.

BEST BIG ISLAND BEACHES

A curated guide to the Big Island’s best beaches—from walkable town spots to wild black-sand coves—with distances from Ali‘i Drive to help you plan the perfect beach day.

7 DAY BIG ISLAND ITINERARY

A 7-day Big Island itinerary that blends beaches, volcanoes, rainforest, and real local flavor—built for travelers who want more than just resort life.

7 TOP-RATED KAUA‘I TOURS

Discover the best tours on Kaua‘i — surf lessons, Na Pali Coast sails, downhill biking, zipline adventures, island flights and chocolate tastings.

7 BEST O'AHU TOURS

Discover the seven best Oʻahu tours, from surfing lessons and sunset sails to hidden island experiences.

7 MUST-DO BIG ISLAND TOURS

Seven Best Big Island Tours, authentic, small-group adventures that keep Hawai‘i real.

THE QUIET PATH.

A guide to slowing down, tuning in, and giving something back.

PLANNING FOR ADVENTURE ON THE BIG ISLAND

Our List of Must-Do Experiences

From volcano hikes to manta ray dives, this is your go-to guide for the most unforgettable outdoor adventures on Hawaiʻi Island.

12 BEST HIKES ON THE BIG ISLAND

The top hiking trails across Hawaiʻi Island, organized by region.

A curated guide to the best hikes on the Big Island of Hawaiʻi, organized by region with tips on distance, difficulty, and what makes each one unforgettable.

COMPLETE KAUAI RESTAURANT GUIDE: 2025 EDITION

From jungle food trucks to Hanalei fine dining

A curated guide to Kaua‘i’s best places to eat, organized by craving—not clout—including poke, plate lunch, beachside cocktails, fine dining, and local neighborhood gems.

COMPLETE HONOLULU RESTAURANT GUIDE: 2025 EDITION

Where to eat across Waikīkī, Kaimukī, and Chinatown.

Honolulu is a true food town, blending Japanese precision, big-city ambition, and hole-in-the-wall charm. This guide covers our favorite restaurants across the city, from quiet noodle shops to the best omakase.

THE ULTIMATE KONA RESTAURANT GUIDE

Where to eat, drink, and caffeinate in Kona without wasting a meal.

A curated guide to Kona’s best restaurants, cafes, bars, and local eats—organized by category so you can skip the hype and eat well every day of your trip.

Big Island

BEST BIG ISLAND BEACHES

5 Picks for Your Perfect Beach Day

A curated guide to the Big Island’s best beaches—from walkable town spots to wild black-sand coves—with distances from Ali‘i Drive to help you plan the perfect beach day.

Big Island

7 DAY BIG ISLAND ITINERARY

A Balance of Adventure and Relaxation

A 7-day Big Island itinerary that blends beaches, volcanoes, rainforest, and real local flavor—built for travelers who want more than just resort life.

Big Island

7 TOP-RATED KAUA‘I TOURS

Seven unforgettable tours worth booking

Discover the best tours on Kaua‘i — surf lessons, Na Pali Coast sails, downhill biking, zipline adventures, island flights and chocolate tastings.

7 BEST O'AHU TOURS

Surf, Sail & Slow Days

Discover the seven best Oʻahu tours, from surfing lessons and sunset sails to hidden island experiences.

7 MUST-DO BIG ISLAND TOURS

Volcanoes, Manta Rays, Mauna Kea & More

Seven Best Big Island Tours, authentic, small-group adventures that keep Hawai‘i real.

Big Island

THE QUIET PATH.

Rethinking how to travel respectfully in Hawai'i

A guide to slowing down, tuning in, and giving something back.

Hawaii

ABOUT
THIS
JOURNAL

The Folio Journal shares small stories and practical travel guides from O‘ahu, Maui, Kaua‘i, and the Big Island. Each piece is written to help you see the islands more thoughtfully, no big lists or generic advice, just clear ways to slow down and look closer.

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