Manoa Falls

manoa falls

Manoa falls is an 800ft high waterfall located at the end of Manoa Rd. in Honolulu, HI. At the end of the road, there is a little parking lot to park in…the trail begins there.  Please note: parking will cost $5 dollars as the lot is on private land. If you happen to [...]

Kauai's Hindu Monastery

iraivan temple from a distance

The Hindu Monastery located here on Kauai is an amazing place. Beginning with some of the most magnificant scenery to be had anywhere and add to it the peacefulness of a working monastery. The monastery is not just a tourist attraction, it is a world renowned place for individuals who [...]

Iraivan Temple

rear of iraivan temple

Yesterday I had the enormous pleasure to get a peak at the crowning jewel to the amazing Kauai Hindu Monastery, the Iraivan Temple. Currently under construction out of pure white granite, which is hand mined and hand carved in India, then sent the 10K miles by boat to be erected. Once [...]

Kipu Falls

kipu falls

trail to kipu falls

Kipu Falls is a waterfall located along the Huleia River in the Lihue area on the island of Kauai. At about a height of just 15 feet, the falls are definitely not the most impressive on the island, but it has a large swimming pool at its base which is [...]