There are a number of places to rent surfboards along Waikiki beach. Just look out for the little marquees/shacks just back from the beach or on the beach. You can’t miss the stack of surfboards lying out ready to be used! Most of the price is standardised as is most of the service. Some do [...]
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Sustainable Travel Tip # 7 – how to eat or drink local in Waikiki
Posted on 10. May, 2012 by Travel Bunny.
A difficult thing to do in some countries is to eat/drink locally as a sustainable means of travel. In Hawaii, the only drink that I could find readily available that was made in Hawaii (not from mainland or anywhere else in the world) was POG. A canned juice drink that costs about 0.79c at an [...]
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Mokha restaurant had reasonable service, affordable and good food. Quick service and conveniently located. The food was rich but very tasty! Had a great vibe and character in the place in the decor and the soft jazz playing in the background. Seems to attract locals and tourists alike due to it’s central location. Mokha is [...]
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For all those seeking information about what to do and where to stay in Laos, please visit http://teamworkz.asia/ Travel Bunny provided extensive hotel reviews and activity reviews throughout Laos for Teamworkz in January 2011. They are sustainable hotel/travel operators who really work with local communities and support sustainable/locally owned accommodation and tour operators. If you [...]
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This place is a stellar find when you come across it. Below the lighthouse and away from the crowds that enjoy the main beach in Byron. There’s a nice hike from Lawson st, past the Pass that will take you down into Wategos. Great sheltered bay with nice easy waves for surfers. Water crystal clear [...]
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Travel Bunny stayed at the luxurious and tranquil Aabi’s at Byron Bay in March 2012 for 2 nights. Locally owned and managed. The owners also have Aaron’s at Byron Bay closer to the beach. Location: 17 Ruskin St, Byron Bay (15 minute walk to the beach, about 8 mins to Woolworths,very convenient location). Price: $185/night [...]
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Sustainable Travel Tip #6 – new water bottles with purification
Posted on 09. Apr, 2012 by Travel Bunny.
Camelback have recently released a new reusable water bottle that has a built-in purification! I think this is the first of its kind. Bobble make a water bottle with a built-in filter, but not purifier. It’s only available in the US at the moment. It’ll be great to see some reviews on this water bottle. Definitely great [...]
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Where to eat in Waikiki – Marukame Udon Japanese Restaurant review
Posted on 02. Apr, 2012 by Travel Bunny.
This was a great find on Kuhio Avenue. With a queue out the door, this authentic restaurant is not hard to find! Authentic in decor and in the staff that work there, this place specialises in Udon noodles. Very affordable and simple. Udon noodles with soup for $3.75. The noodles are freshly made there and [...]
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Travel Bunny visited the Aquarium for a special occasion: The Great Hawaiian Luau, part of the OceanFest celebrating surfing legend: The Duke. If it weren’t for the Luau, Travel Bunny would have been disappointed with the aquarium as it were. The aquarium is small, but does have a lot of interesting species on display in the [...]
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Travel Bunny stayed for 1 night at the Waves Byron Bay in September 2011. Cost: $169.95 (last minute booking, Monday night, School holiday peak period) Room: King room Location: 35 Lawson Street, Byron Bay 2481 NSW Very nice comfortable king room (Boutique Suite) around the corner from the beach and close to one end of [...]
