Timestamps: (please leave a comment for any questions, I'll answer them) 00:00 Intro 01:10 Which airport to fly into? 01:59 Where to stay? Hilo or Kona? Unique places? 04:47 Car rental tip - Don't rent sports car! 06:49 Great FOOD 08:22 Tours to take on the Big Island 10:02 Best Waterfall Hike - Akaka Falls 12:14 Lava viewing area - Kalapana 14:58 Where to see BIG green turtles? 16:02 Where to surf / body board? 17:53 Papakolea Green Sand Beach and Hiking Tips 20:47 Hawaii Volcanos National Park - MUST visit 22:40 Live lava direct viewing point, see live lava flow 24:33 Behind the scenes :)
Really great job. Your photography is amazing. And you brought back a lot of memories. 47 years ago I did a bicycle tour and camped everywhere you pointed out. Hilo to Hilo in 4 weeks. Punaluu looks amazingly the same. My campsite at Kalapana is now under all that rock you walked on. It was about a quarter mile or so down the road. Gorgeous tiny spot right across from the sand. It was and is a special place. Thanks for sharing. Makes me want to go back one more time. đ
Thank you for this amazing video! I went in 2007 for 10 days! I canât wait to go back! I will add that the hike to the green sand beach was kind of hilly and definitely seems much longer than it actually isâŠ.. well worth the hike though!
You only really need a 4WD vehicle if you want to drive to the top of Mauna Kea, since it's required and there's a checkpoint, though it's not really that bad of a road so I wouldn't consider it "off-roading". The lava roads you were on are doable by a regular car. Also, per your rental contract, you're not allowed to take a rental car "off road", to include Jeeps, and the road to the Green Sand Beach is so rutted out that a regular Jeep would probably get stuck, definitely don't do that road in your rental Jeep! The most popular car on-island is also not a Jeep, it's a truck, specifically, the Toyota Tacoma. The reason you see a lot of Jeeps is because it's what the tourists rent; it's not what the locals drive. Good recommendation about avoiding a convertible; it's either very hot on one side of the island or raining on the other.
Thanks for the video. Great updated info. I lucky to have visited Big Island 2x with family. Group of 6-10, so we rented a house Hilo side on 25 acres where wild pigs roam after dusk. I hope to return.
That is awesome! Thank you for sharing, brings back great memories. Thank you for commenting too, every time I receive a comment it reminds me people do watch, a motivation to keep the vlogs.
A DEFINITE beach not to be missed: The KENENA BLACK SAND BEACH. Located in the Pohoa/Puna district. Near the Uncle Roberts market, and nearby small town of Puna. Other nearby places to visit: the hot ponds natural volcanic heated wadding ponds!
If you are not smart with the ocean that can be a bad place. Also plan on no accommodations, cars getting vandalized. Weâve had a bunch of saves down there.
Pohoiki, Richardson's, 4 miles, King's landing and secrets are the go to place to surf.. secrets and Kings landing probably not recommended because it's easy to get reef rash...
@@JasmineWay Thanks a lot for the positive thoughts and feedback, keeps me motivated to continue! đ Yeah definitely hope to visit the US soon after 7 years since last time, and pass by to Hawaii too! Enjoy it over there!
Hi Summer! I believe so, based on the reading from here, www.usgs.gov/volcanoes/kilauea/recent-eruption, seems like the eruptions (despite large or small) creates lava flowing out from underground vents
Hi thank you for a very interesting video, we would love to spend a night in the accommodation on Lava Fields but we cannot find how to book, any ideas about how to get hold of them to book,myour help would be appreciated thanks Marcia Hammond
One of the best Big Island CZcams videos I have seen. My daughter is a student at University of Hawaii Hilo so I have been to Hawaii several times. Thanks for all the work you have put into this video. I am going to the Big Island in August. When I am at Two Step I will make sure I eat at Kaaloa's Super J's.
Glad it was helpful! Amazing that your daughter studies in such a beautiful island. Enjoy your trip to the Big Island soon! Super J's will not disappoint :)
Iâm planning a family trip the Big Island (along with Oahu) in October. This video was so helpful! Would you say the hike down to the green sand beach is doable for kids? They are 9 & 11 and are used to moderate hikes.
Have fun! Yes green sand beach hiking is doable for kids, especially they're used to moderate hikes. The hike is mostly flat, one hour each way. If tired, can always wave at a truck passing by, there'll be many. Don't do it at night when it's not good lighting condition though, as there could be rocks on the round
Can I do Hilo for one day trip then fly back to Honolulu? I just want to go to Black San beach and volcanoes national park. Do you think I have enough time?
Thank you so much for the feedback! Really appreciate it. My husband says I edit the video too fast too, I'll adjust for future videos. Thanks for taking time to comment.
WOW Chester, you've been twice! So great! Next time you can check out the lava fields :D I also know a local who I can share the contact, who hosts Airbnb in the lava field.
Can I ask where this is? Is it on airbnb/vrbo? I'm planning a trip and I love the idea of staying somewhere like this. Especially given it's put of the way and gives a different view than the typical beach lookout you'd find.
oves you so much that He sent His Holy Son Jesus from heaven to earth, to be born of a virgin, to grow up and die on a cross for our sins, and to be put into a tomb 3 days and rise from the dead the third day, and He (Jesus) went back up to heaven. We must receive Sinless Jesus sincerely to be God's child(John 1:12).After we get saved by grace through faith in Christ, if we truly love the Lord Jesus Christ, then we will obey Jesus(John 14:15). Mark 1:15 "And saying, the time is fulfilled, and the kingdom of God is at hand: Repent ye, and believe the gospel." Jesus said in John 14:15 "If you love Me, keep My commandments. "There's a real hell. It says in Revelation 21:8 "But for the cowardly, and unbelieving, and abominable, and murderers, and immoral persons and sorcerers and idolaters and all liars, their part will be in the lake that burns with fire and brimstone..." Please sincerely receive Holy Jesus and put your true faith and trust in Him today and please repent.
Timestamps: (please leave a comment for any questions, I'll answer them)
00:00 Intro
01:10 Which airport to fly into?
01:59 Where to stay? Hilo or Kona? Unique places?
04:47 Car rental tip - Don't rent sports car!
06:49 Great FOOD
08:22 Tours to take on the Big Island
10:02 Best Waterfall Hike - Akaka Falls
12:14 Lava viewing area - Kalapana
14:58 Where to see BIG green turtles?
16:02 Where to surf / body board?
17:53 Papakolea Green Sand Beach and Hiking Tips
20:47 Hawaii Volcanos National Park - MUST visit
22:40 Live lava direct viewing point, see live lava flow
24:33 Behind the scenes :)
Nice video @Jasminevideo..green papaya salad..will u be back to visit.. lesss gooo surfđ
19:03 very well said! Our daily worries & stressors are so insignificant compared to what the nature has to offer.
Thank you so much for the comment! Let's all remind ourselves. Happy new year 2024, cheers!
Really great job. Your photography is amazing. And you brought back a lot of memories. 47 years ago I did a bicycle tour and camped everywhere you pointed out. Hilo to Hilo in 4 weeks. Punaluu looks amazingly the same. My campsite at Kalapana is now under all that rock you walked on. It was about a quarter mile or so down the road. Gorgeous tiny spot right across from the sand. It was and is a special place. Thanks for sharing. Makes me want to go back one more time. đ
Thank you for sharing! It was very informative! Can't wait to be there soon!!!
Glad it was helpful! Enjoy when you go!
Great video. Thank you for all of these details. Youâre helping us solidify our big island itinerary!
It definitely does feel like a different planet! The Lava Fields looks amazing!
Good stuff Jasmine, good luckđ
Thankyou.. very informative
Glad it was helpful! Thanks for the comment
Great Video!
Thank you for this amazing video! I went in 2007 for 10 days! I canât wait to go back! I will add that the hike to the green sand beach was kind of hilly and definitely seems much longer than it actually isâŠ.. well worth the hike though!
Wonderful video! Thank you! We are leaving 8/23 for 10 days ! Canât wait!
Hope you enjoy it!
Great video. Very well done!
Glad you enjoyed it! Thank you very much for the comment, Raymond!
You only really need a 4WD vehicle if you want to drive to the top of Mauna Kea, since it's required and there's a checkpoint, though it's not really that bad of a road so I wouldn't consider it "off-roading". The lava roads you were on are doable by a regular car. Also, per your rental contract, you're not allowed to take a rental car "off road", to include Jeeps, and the road to the Green Sand Beach is so rutted out that a regular Jeep would probably get stuck, definitely don't do that road in your rental Jeep! The most popular car on-island is also not a Jeep, it's a truck, specifically, the Toyota Tacoma. The reason you see a lot of Jeeps is because it's what the tourists rent; it's not what the locals drive. Good recommendation about avoiding a convertible; it's either very hot on one side of the island or raining on the other.
I was there in June of 1982. It was lovely! We took the circle island tour.
Nice Hawaii capture .Beautiful tips. Time to save some money and travel. Beautiful place indeed
It really is! Thank you so much for commenting! I checked out your videos, great videos and such fun lifestyle! Keep it up :) Cheers from CA.
Great tips! Thanks for sharing đ
Thank you Leena for your comment! Glad it's helpful đ
Thanks for the video. Great updated info.
I lucky to have visited Big Island 2x with family.
Group of 6-10, so we rented a house Hilo side on 25 acres where wild pigs roam after dusk.
I hope to return.
That is awesome! Thank you for sharing, brings back great memories. Thank you for commenting too, every time I receive a comment it reminds me people do watch, a motivation to keep the vlogs.
A DEFINITE beach not to be missed: The KENENA BLACK SAND BEACH. Located in the Pohoa/Puna district. Near the Uncle Roberts market, and nearby small town of Puna. Other nearby places to visit: the hot ponds natural volcanic heated wadding ponds!
If you are not smart with the ocean that can be a bad place. Also plan on no accommodations, cars getting vandalized. Weâve had a bunch of saves down there.
Thanks for the tour...Im enjoying the soundd and virtual smell of HWaiian air ghru your vidro from snowy vancoucer, BC mahalo!
Glad you enjoyed it! Hope you visit soon. Stay warm in snowy Vancouver
Great job , with exception to his head gearâŠGo Cougs! Next trip over you need to visit the West side of the Island, many things to see and do.
Haha :P Go Cougs! Sounds great!
The Hawaiian islands the ancient homelands of my ancestors . The islands will and forever will be my Jome . The people there are my OHANA
Pohoiki, Richardson's, 4 miles, King's landing and secrets are the go to place to surf.. secrets and Kings landing probably not recommended because it's easy to get reef rash...
Great video! Thanks!
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Yes I'm sure you'll come here sooner than later. Enjoy Asia! I really love your vlogs, very motivational!
@@JasmineWay Thanks a lot for the positive thoughts and feedback, keeps me motivated to continue! đ Yeah definitely hope to visit the US soon after 7 years since last time, and pass by to Hawaii too! Enjoy it over there!
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Mahalo for sharing the Big Island that my Ohana lives.
Mahalo! Big Island has the greatest people.
Great video!! Do you have any tips for visiting the telescopes?
Hi Heather, I recommend a podcast "Amateur Traveler" it has an episode on big island and talked about traveling to the telescope. Have fun!
Did the live lava mean eruption? Thanks for sharing very good tips!
Hi Summer! I believe so, based on the reading from here, www.usgs.gov/volcanoes/kilauea/recent-eruption, seems like the eruptions (despite large or small) creates lava flowing out from underground vents
Hi thank you for a very interesting video, we would love to spend a night in the accommodation on Lava Fields but we cannot find how to book, any ideas about how to get hold of them to book,myour help would be appreciated thanks Marcia Hammond
Hi Marcia, we booked "Lava Lookout" on AirBnb
One of the best Big Island CZcams videos I have seen. My daughter is a student at University of Hawaii Hilo so I have been to Hawaii several times. Thanks for all the work you have put into this video. I am going to the Big Island in August. When I am at Two Step I will make sure I eat at Kaaloa's Super J's.
Glad it was helpful! Amazing that your daughter studies in such a beautiful island. Enjoy your trip to the Big Island soon! Super J's will not disappoint :)
Iâm planning a family trip the Big Island (along with Oahu) in October. This video was so helpful! Would you say the hike down to the green sand beach is doable for kids? They are 9 & 11 and are used to moderate hikes.
Have fun! Yes green sand beach hiking is doable for kids, especially they're used to moderate hikes. The hike is mostly flat, one hour each way. If tired, can always wave at a truck passing by, there'll be many. Don't do it at night when it's not good lighting condition though, as there could be rocks on the round
Pass on Lava Rock... 7.34 The last time we had burgers and not good...
Got it. Thank you for the information Dennis!
Please pan the camera slower! My eyes almost went crosseyed! LoL
Haha definitely. I'll do it in all my future videos
Can I do Hilo for one day trip then fly back to Honolulu? I just want to go to Black San beach and volcanoes national park. Do you think I have enough time?
I think so, it'll be super rushed, but you can spend 3-4 hours in the national park, 1 hour on the black sand beach. Leaving time to drive in between
Wow the pannning in this was so fast! I have to slow down the video in order to see the views.
Thank you so much for the feedback! Really appreciate it. My husband says I edit the video too fast too, I'll adjust for future videos. Thanks for taking time to comment.
Aloha Jasmine from Puna Hawaii
Aloha Kimo! Such a wonderful thing to receive a comment form a Puna local! Mahalo!
Is there a website for the lodging in the Lava fields? Thanks
www.airbnb.com/rooms/21938216?source_impression_id=p3_1675452589_EsSr11heVBHYcnGd
i guess i miss the lava field last two times i went there.
WOW Chester, you've been twice! So great! Next time you can check out the lava fields :D I also know a local who I can share the contact, who hosts Airbnb in the lava field.
Are the Lava Fields on private property?
Can I ask where this is? Is it on airbnb/vrbo? I'm planning a trip and I love the idea of staying somewhere like this. Especially given it's put of the way and gives a different view than the typical beach lookout you'd find.
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What is the name of hotel in the middle of lava fields?
Lava Lookout
Love hawaii but the food is just not why I go.
Akamai trail is not for Handicap people.
Thanks for the correction!
oves you so much that He sent His Holy Son Jesus from heaven to earth, to be born of a virgin, to grow up and die on a cross for our sins, and to be put into a tomb 3 days and rise from the dead the third day, and He (Jesus) went back up to heaven. We must receive Sinless Jesus sincerely to be God's child(John 1:12).After we get saved by grace through faith in Christ, if we truly love the Lord Jesus Christ, then we will obey Jesus(John 14:15). Mark 1:15 "And saying, the time is fulfilled, and the kingdom of God is at hand: Repent ye, and believe the gospel." Jesus said in John 14:15 "If you love Me, keep My commandments. "There's a real hell. It says in Revelation 21:8 "But for the cowardly, and unbelieving, and abominable, and murderers, and immoral persons and sorcerers and idolaters and all liars, their part will be in the lake that burns with fire and brimstone..." Please sincerely receive Holy Jesus and put your true faith and trust in Him today and please repent.
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