Big fun on Big Island

Big Island is actually called Hawaii island, it gets its name from being the biggest island in the state of Hawaii. I arrived via a short plane ride from Honolulu to Kona. You can also fly into Hilo on the other side of the island. Kona is a lovely small town and it is quite compact to spend a morning roaming around. Its location on the sea makes it all the more picturesque. The bulk of accomodation options are also around this area. Similar to neighboring Oahu, there's plenty to do! But unlike Oahu, it's much less busy and feels more laid-back and slow, something which 'island time' really reinforces. You'll want to rent a car and a car with enough horsepower, as the winding roads can be tough for a smaller car, especially when going up steep hills. On the island, you'll find both active and inactive volcanoes. A great place to discover more would he Volcanoes National Park, where you can see fumes coming out of a crater. You'll see the massive impact the lava has had on the Hawaiian landscape, where roads and towns were completely swallowed by it. The island also hosts many black sand beaches, which is a result from the constant volcanic activity in the vicinity. One of the most famous is Punalu'u Beach. There you can also spot sea turtles! Of course you'll also find numerous other beaches doting the coast. Some of them do incur a cost for parking but otherwise are free to enter. You'll also find many hiking trails which you'll be rewarded with beautiful waterfalls. Hiilawe Falls comes to mind. It's a very steep hike so do come prepared! Finally you can't leave Kona without trying some famous Kona coffee! Try some and take some home with you. Overall, Hawaii is a wonderful island to visit where you'll be rewarded with stunning and amazing landscapes. You'll also find a host of activities that is bound to keep you occupied for the entirety of your stay! #island #travel #hawaii #usa #explore