Above: Where the locals swim, Puerto Princessa
Friday, 27 March 2015
Sunday, 23 November 2014
Saturday, 18 October 2014
Incredible Beauty in the Heart of of Guatemala: Lanequin, Guatemala
Lanquein is known for it's incredible natural beauty, limestone caves and relaxed nature,
however, what struck me the most about this place were the children. Friendly, humble and
bright, the children were a true reflection of the authentic Guatemalan nature. Pictured
below are 3 siblings who live on a chocolate farm nearby our residences who embody exactly this.
With that said, this was one of the most incredibly beautiful places I have ever seen. Despite this
being a popular tourist attraction, there is still a sense of true authenticity that runs through
this region.
Friday, 5 September 2014
Ohau, Hawaii: Signs are for Tourists Only
As Lonely Planet describes it "more Asian than American", this Island is full of surprises.
I had a somewhat closed mind to Hawaii before I went there (under the impression it was
very touristy and had little cultural experiences for visitors) but this quickly changed.
Ohau is a truly beautiful island, so much so that I forgot about the camera to soak up how incredible
it was. I was lucky enough to know a local which meant we could experience another side
beyond just the touristy parts of the island. My 2 tips:
1. Get a car. There is so much to see beyond just Waikiki but public transport is difficult
2. Forget about the signs. I am not saying be stupid but most of the locals ignore the instructions.
Swim in the waterfall, climb the mountain and jump off the rock.
Through the Middle of the Island: Nu'uanu Pali Lookout
The Eastern Edge: Pillboxes (Hike)
The Northern tip: The North Shore
Friday, 29 August 2014
The View From Heaven: Stairway to Heaven (Haiku Stairs), Ohau, Hawaii
I have seen some amazing things around the world, but this is by far the most impressive
of them all.
The Haiku Stairs (more commonly known as the Stairway to Heaven) was built in
1942 to house a secret radio tower for the U.S. Navy. While it was maintained as a major
tours attraction for many years, it was officially closed to the public in June of 1987
due to a serious act of Vandalism.
Today, many locals (mostly students) cross through private property, climb a bamboo
forest and attempt to sneak past a man guarding the entrance way in the early hours of the
morning to attempt the thrill that is Haiku to get a little glimpse of heaven.
Thefirst section is the steepest and by far the hardest. As walk up in the pitch black you
keeping the pace and following the feet of this in front of you, you tend to forget just
how quickly you are moving up. The sunlight on the way down is a frightening reminder of this
To learn a little more about the stairs visit http://haikustairs.org/history/
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