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Hi, I'm Elyse, an avid traveler with a profound appreciation for sociology and cultural anthropology. As I traverse the globe, I gather memories and knowledge about the locales and their inhabitants. My mission is to relay these insights through captivating travel blogs, articles, and videos, taking your travel experiences a notch higher than usual.

 

For me, travel transcends being just an adventure. It's a conduit for embracing diverse cultures, traditions, and ways of life, fostering a deeper understanding and appreciation for global diversity. Let's embark on this journey of exploring the world and understanding its people together, one adventure at a time.

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BIG ISLAND HAWAII Vlog: My 6 Days (HILO & KONA)
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BIG ISLAND HAWAII Vlog: My 6 Days (HILO & KONA)

This video covers how I spent my 6 days on Big Island in Hawaii. I discuss what I learned, how to avoid mistakes that I made, all about the Hilo side of the island (including hotels and transportation recommendations), as well as climate information. HILO ARRIVAL Introduction: 00:08 Transportation in Hilo: 01:40 About Hilo: 03:41 Big Island Climate: 03:58 Hilo Hotel Suggestions: 04:58 DAY 1 Hawaii Volcanoes National Park: 06:57 Breakfast at Sweet Cane Café: 07:00 Dinner at Hawaiian Style Café: 08:41 DAY 2 Breakfast at Popover: 09:09 Ka'u Coffee Farm: 09:15 Punaluʻu: 09:24 Kalae: 09:48 Papakōlea: 10:20 Old Kona Airport State Recreation Area: 10:37 Sweet Journey Soft Serve: 11:11 Mauna Kea: 10:37 DAY 3 Moving to Kona: 12:29 Waikōloa Beach Marriott Resort & Spa: 12:40 Dinner at Umekes Fish Market: 13:00 DAY 4 Exploring Kona: 13:15 DAY 5 Day 5 Planning (Pu'uhonua O Hōnaunau and Honaunau Bay): 14:00 Pu'uhonua O Hōnaunau: 14:35 Honaunau Bay: 15:14 Kekaha Kai State Park: 16:33 Lunch at Shaka Tacoz: 16:188 DAY 6 Day Overview (Kukio Beach, Mountain Thunder, Departure): 16:52 Mountain Thunder Coffee Farm: 17:18 Kukio Beach: 17:41 Rental Car Drop-off: 18:09 __________ 🔔 Subscribe for more travel, society, and culture content https://www.youtube.com/elyseldavis?sub_confirmation=1 __________ 📖 Find the Free Full 7 Day Travel Itinerary at: https://www.elyseleola.com/post/big-island-guide 🌴 🌋 About Big Island & Climate Maps https://www.elyseleola.com/post/about-hawaii-island 🌺 My Vlog & Information on Hilo https://www.elyseleola.com/post/6-days-big-island __________ 📲 Let's Connect on Social Media Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/elyseleola/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/elyseleola TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@elyseleola
COMPLETE 7 Day Travel Guide for BIG ISLAND HAWAII
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COMPLETE 7 Day Travel Guide for BIG ISLAND HAWAII

This video is my complete travel guide on how to visit Big Island in Hawaii efficiently and hit most of the major attractions in 7 days. I also share my top hotel suggestions in Kona, transportation tips, and what to expect at each destination. DAY 1 (ARRIVAL) Introduction: 00:07 Arrival to Kona: 00:51 Hotel Suggestions: 01:43 Transportation: 05:11 DAY 2 Hawaii Volcanoes National Park: 06:44 Day 2 Food Suggestions: 08:40 Mauna Kea: 09:16 DAY 3 Day 3 Breakfast: 09:53 Day 3 Planning (Papakōlea, Kalae, Punaluʻu): 10:07 Papakōlea: 10:50 Kalae: 11:12 Punaluʻu: 11:22 Day 3 Food Suggestions: 11:41 DAY 4 Day 4 Planning (Pu'uhonua O Hōnaunau and Honaunau Bay): 11:55 Pu'uhonua O Hōnaunau: 12:22 Honaunau Bay: 13:02 Kekaha Kai State Park: 13:48 Kukio Beach: 14:13 Day 4 Food Suggestions: 14:47 DAY 5 Day 5 Planning (Coffee Farms): 15:00 Mountain Thunder Coffee Farm: 15:17 Day 5 Food Suggestions: 15:27 DAY 6 Day 6 Planning (ʻAkaka Falls State Park, Waipi'o Valley, Hi'ilawe Falls): 15:35 ʻAkaka Falls: 15:52 Hi'ilawe Falls and Waipi'o Valley: 16:02 Day 6 Food Suggestions: 16:22 DAY 7 Day 7 (Departure): 16:37 Waikōloa Petroglyphs: 16:39 Rental Car Drop-off: 16:53 __________ 🔔 Subscribe for more travel, society, and culture content https://www.youtube.com/elyseldavis?sub_confirmation=1 __________ 📖 Find the Free Full Travel Itinerary at: https://www.elyseleola.com/post/big-island-guide 🌴 🌋 About Big Island & Climate Maps https://www.elyseleola.com/post/about-hawaii-island 🌺 My Vlog & Information on Hilo https://www.elyseleola.com/post/6-days-big-island __________ 📲 Let's Connect on Social Media Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/elyseleola/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/elyseleola TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@elyseleola
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Hi, welcome to my site.

I create culture, society and travel content. On the website, you'll find my blog, which has in-depth information for similar content found on my social media platforms, including YouTube.
 
Why culture, society and travel? I have a master's degree in sociology with an emphasis in cultural anthropology and economics. It's my passion to understand people, culture, and find ways to create better and more meaningful relationships.

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