Hilo Food + Waterfalls (Akaka Falls + Rainbow Falls) | Big Island Day 4

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On our fourth day on the Big Island, we explored the town of Hilo! We ate tons of delicious foods, like a massive pitaya bowl, the crunchiest pork belly, and mochi, as well as visited ‘Akaka Falls, Rainbow Falls, and a super cool lava tube called Kaumana Caves. We loved the lush scenery on this side of the island and it was one of our favorite days yet!
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Hi y'all! We’re Adam and Kathryn, an adventurous married couple living in a Sprinter van! You can often find us scoping out the best coffee shops, eating tacos, climbing mountains, cuddling our fur child Kona, and dreaming about Hawaii.
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@AdventuresofAplusK 4 года назад

A couple things we wanted to mention regarding our Hawaii vlogs: 1. The “Big Island” is officially called the island of Hawaii, but we may refer to it as the “Big Island” from time to time, as it is a more commonly known term worldwide and we want to avoid any confusion by making it clear which island we were on. 2. We likely mispronounced many Hawaiian words, so we apologize in advance. We tried our hardest!

@maureenbegas2856 2 года назад

You did fine. The green sauce on the Peruvian Tamale is chimichurri sauce. I love those tamales and she sells out by early afternoon. I’m glad you got one!

@vincekimura3937 4 года назад

i live in hilo.. since 1965! you guys did a great job!

@AdventuresofAplusK 4 года назад

Thank you so much! Nothing makes us happier than when a local likes our video 🥰🥰

@mimasworld1421 4 года назад

Wow, what a packed day! Loved the enthusiastic fruit ninja scene. 💕 So much fun.

@AdventuresofAplusK 4 года назад

Thanks so much! It was a super fun, busy day!

@ericroberts7312 3 года назад

I love hilo...been there twice in past three years...and I'm going back....I wished I lived there

@AdventuresofAplusK 3 года назад

That is amazing! We loved the vibe there!

@crusader3060 3 года назад

Great video. Lived Hilo all my life. Born and raised there. Now I'm in california. Watching this video really made me miss Hilo. Love my home town. It's so chill laid back. Can't wait to go back. Keep up the great videos.

@AdventuresofAplusK 3 года назад

Thank you so much! We loved Hilo, had such a nice, local vibe!

@suzanneaydelotte801 4 года назад

LOVED IT... 😆 That was another fun, yummy and beautiful day! I can’t say it enough...you two are so much fun to watch and listen to...you truly look like you are having the time of your lives together...warms my heart! Adam, thanks for helping me with my nose! 🤣. Loved loved loved the bloopers...they really flowed well!

@AdventuresofAplusK 4 года назад

Hahahaha I laughed when I saw he picked our noses 🤣😜 And it was such a fun day! 🥰🥰

@JDMSE3P 4 года назад

I’m glad you’re enjoying your trip to the Big Island. Can’t wait to see your trip to Hawaii Volcanoes National Park. Too bad you can’t go up to Mauna Kea right now and see the snow, if it’s snowing, because of the protest going on. FYI Mauna Kea is one of the the tallest mountains in the world. If not THE tallest. That’s because much of the volcano is underwater. It beats Mt. Everest by a mile.

@AdventuresofAplusK 4 года назад

We were sooo bummed we couldn’t make it up there, especially since it’s technically the tallest! I guess that’s just a reason to go back though! 😉

@maureenbegas2856 2 года назад

Hilo is my hometown!! I still live on the island!! Thank you for taking the tour. 🤙🏾🤙🏾🤙🏾

@AdventuresofAplusK 2 года назад

We loved Hilo! Thank you for watching!

@oliverjh1281 4 года назад

Only thing wrong with this video was it wasn’t long enough 😪 but thanks guys you crammed so much in ! I learn something new every time I watch you guys 👌👏👏👏👏

@AdventuresofAplusK 4 года назад

Thanks so much Oliver! We were scared it was too long, but it was such a busy day!

@donstravelsandrants. 4 года назад

Loving it. Keep them coming 👍😁

@AdventuresofAplusK 4 года назад

Thanks a bunch Don!

@dylanfromflorida1619 3 года назад

I love your videos! Rainbow falls looks so cool!

@walmeamidala2585 4 года назад

we went to a rainforest zoo just outside hilo that was free to get in and it was beautiful, so if you ever go to the big island again you should definitely check it out, edit, i went to the rainbow falls and on our way out in the parking lot there were two roosters fighting, then my friend and i made the mistake of chanting fight then they started walking towards us, they did not hurt us but low key it was scary

@AdventuresofAplusK 4 года назад

Hahahaha that is absolutely hilarious 🤣

@TheKBK2 3 года назад

We stumbled on that zoo this past March while visiting, it’s an awesome free zoo and a great place to spend a couple of hours.

@winnie363 4 года назад

Got to say you two are so much to watch, we love Hawaii too. We may have just missed you two we were on the Big Island the week of Aug. 22. We van camp also and RV too but there's nothing like the travel and food on the islands! We watch with Apple Tv so don't comment much but you can always count on a BIG Thumbs UP!

@AdventuresofAplusK 4 года назад

Thank you so so much!!! 🤗 There is seriously nothing like it there. People always ask why we go back so much and we can’t explain it, it’s just a special place!

@imuawarriors 4 года назад

There wouldn't be an energy shortage if it was possible to harness your positive spirit! so much happiness watching your videos... thank you....

@AdventuresofAplusK 4 года назад

Hahahah love it! you’re the sweetest! 🥰

@mckaylabee4589 4 года назад

The dragon fruit bowl looked amazing!! I am not SUPER hungry from all the delicious looking food!

@AdventuresofAplusK 4 года назад

Hahaha it was torturous editing this and having to relive the deliciousness!

@marialexandra06 4 года назад

Your videos are awesome 😊👍🏻

@AdventuresofAplusK 4 года назад

Thank you so much Mari! ❤️

@haunaniriley1894 3 года назад

Thank u for sharing my HOMETOWN. Tree is called Banyan

@AdventuresofAplusK 3 года назад

We loved your town!

@kayingthao5072 2 года назад

Igor your energy and the video was very informative.

@AdventuresofAplusK 2 года назад

Thank you!

@macm7730 3 года назад

Thank you so much for the recommendation of Shaka Tacoz… we did went there based on your recommendation and it was heavenly delicious! We tried veggie tacos and veggie bowl and those are the best we ever had so far.

@AdventuresofAplusK 3 года назад

Yay! So glad you enjoyed it!!

@hawaiiguy1 4 года назад

two ladies kitchen is famous, old school mochi store...what people buy as gifts to take home when they live off island...butter mochi is yes, very popular in HAWAII, but not anywhere else...a lot of places add coconut flakes inside the batter before baking...many variations..i would add blueberry filling from Comstock into the mochi batter......

@AdventuresofAplusK 4 года назад

We loved the butter mochi! A blueberry version sounds incredible 😋😋

@TheKBK2 3 года назад

You hit all the great spots in Hilo Town, we happened on the scenic route a few trips ago and make that a usual drive while we are there. Next time stop at the Low Store along the scenic route for Hawaiian shave ice. Also take the time to visit the Pacific Tsunami museum, great place with lots of history of Hilo. We are so ready to go back, we love Hilo.

@AdventuresofAplusK 3 года назад

Thank you so much for the tips! We really enjoyed Hilo and will definitely check those out next time!

@thomasreto2997 3 года назад

At the bottom of the hill of that scenic route is a botanical garden. The admission is modestly priced, but you walk down this huge suspension foot bridge and go by waterfalls and all kinds of plantings/orchids etc. I think we spent a couple hours there as we took our time.🌈😃🤙

@joankilburn2462 3 месяца назад

Thank you so much. You both did a wonderful job. It was fun watching you, especially eating. Haha. Warm blessings from AZ.

@geniuzg 4 года назад

Omg that looks like fun, love your videos

@AdventuresofAplusK 4 года назад

Such a fun jam packed day! Thank you so much!

@emilywright5806 2 года назад

Rambutan was the first thing I bought at the farmers market too!!

@AdventuresofAplusK 2 года назад

They were so tasty!

@pushpanaresh3371 3 года назад

Thank you for not criticizing but instead you said good things about Big Island. Love Big Island 😍.

@AdventuresofAplusK 3 года назад

Not sure how anyone could criticize Hawaii!

@barberjohnnyy1546 4 года назад

I love your videos!

@AdventuresofAplusK 4 года назад

Thank you so much! We’re so glad to hear that! 🤗

@jameswulzen590 Год назад

not bad, I've been here from Calif for 55 years.

@imuawarriors 4 года назад

Hilo is home to the 'Merry Monarch Hula Festival', which (as you may know already) is like the Superbowl/Olympics of hula.... hula halau (hula schools) from all over the world go there to compete and showcase their love for the Hawaiian culture...

@AdventuresofAplusK 4 года назад

Oh my gosh we would’ve loved to see that!

@imuawarriors 4 года назад

@@AdventuresofAplusK if you google it, I'm sure you would love it! When the men do the kahiko style (pre-missionary), is the 'old-school' type dancing... the 'auwana (modern or post-missionary) can be elegant, regal and feminine, or even silly/comedic....ru-vid.com/video/%D0%B2%D0%B8%D0%B4%D0%B5%D0%BE-yVFhiOFngRI.html

@imuawarriors 4 года назад

@@AdventuresofAplusK ru-vid.com/video/%D0%B2%D0%B8%D0%B4%D0%B5%D0%BE-JKwARgG6hiw.html

@Diana-lo6cx 4 года назад

Yummy video!

@AdventuresofAplusK 4 года назад

It was a very delicious day! 😋

@travelin4k317 2 года назад

Nice!!

@TheOriginalMarimoChan 4 года назад

I'm so excited to visit Hilo soon and Makani's Pineapple Shack! We live on Oahu but due to COVID-19 our island economy has been shut down and we can't go to the mainland without having to quarantine for 14 days. We are free to travel inter-island with $29 one way, limited time only fares so we will go! Thanks for your awesome vids, really helpful!!

@AdventuresofAplusK 4 года назад

Wow what an amazing fare! Is it normally that affordable? And it is probably super nice to have the islands to yourselves for a while, although we have definitely been thinking about Hawaii and know that the lack of tourism has probably been very hard for businesses.

@TheOriginalMarimoChan 4 года назад

@@AdventuresofAplusKHawaii is very dependent on tourism and right now things are shutting down left and right, including long-time established businesses from far back as 1970 - so very sad. Hawaii's life blood is the tourism industry and I know a lot of local folk want to get back to work. I hope the governor comes to his senses soon. He keeps changing his mind and it's not pretty. I know we have to be safe but we also need to pay our mortgages and have health insurance. The ironic thing is trying to protect and shut down the island to tourism has caused locals to lose their health insurance from loss of work. So this very thing that's supposed be protecting us is hurting us in unimaginable ways. Regular price is $100 one way, so $29 one way is a deep discount. I believe due to economy shutting down, they want to stimulate local dollars and trust me, we locals are going stir crazy and bonkers because of Covid and inability to travel off-island without getting stuck with a 14-day mandatory quarantine! A lot of locals are traveling inter-island because we don't have the quarantine if you are traveling in-state. Your videos are inspirational and even if we can't go to the places you've both gone to, it's still a lot of fun doing this "armchair traveling". Mahalo and looking forward to your next adventures!!

@haunaniriley1894 3 года назад

When u hungry farmers market hilo the best.

@sheafan1971 4 года назад

Very Cool Video, Would be fun to eat and explore with you guys

@AdventuresofAplusK 4 года назад

We’d love that! Maybe one day! 😉🤗

@lydiatorrence9644 3 года назад

Very informative and precise. I’m a local from living in Austin, tx

@AdventuresofAplusK 3 года назад

Thank you Lydia! We are from Austin!

@lydiatorrence9644 3 года назад

@@AdventuresofAplusK seriously? Cool!! Well I live in cedar Park

@lydiatorrence9644 3 года назад

@@AdventuresofAplusK 🥰

@AdventuresofAplusK 3 года назад

I (Kathryn) actually went to Cedar Park High School! Small world!

@johnhaxby306 4 года назад

Great videos guys! Im checking out flights right now

@AdventuresofAplusK 4 года назад

Ooo nice! We hope you find a good deal and get to enjoy the island! 🌴☀️

@avanoahslittleadventures 3 года назад

😍

@jamiewalters4 4 года назад

"Don't go chasing waterfalls..." LOL you're funny Kathryn.

@AdventuresofAplusK 4 года назад

Hahahaha I seriously have to control myself from singing that song EVERY time we go to a waterfall 🤣🤣

@ricardocanelon2291 4 года назад

Love your channel! I just got back from big island nov 9. I’ve been traveling in my van since June on a mission to visit every national park in the country. So many cool things on the road that I wish I could share besides a couple Instagram photos. So as of Xmas I will be starting my channel! You guys are awesome keep it up! Maybe we can do a hike one of these days! 🤙🏼

@AdventuresofAplusK 4 года назад

Ah no way! Sounds like we have a ton in common! What parks have you been to already? That would be fun if our paths cross 🙌🏼

@ricardocanelon2291 4 года назад

Indeed we do! I’ve been to 20 so far if I remember correctly. I have magnets from all off them gotta take a look lol. My journey started in Minneapolis. Currently hanging in Arizona before I fly back there in a few days for the holidays. I hear there’s a big yearly van gathering here for the winter. I’d like to check that out. You guys should too. thousands of nomads and valife ppl come in for the winter. just added you guys on Instagram if you want to take a look :).

@AdventuresofAplusK 4 года назад

We’ve been to about 20 too! That’s awesome! We’re heading to Florida right after the holidays with some van friends. We’re so excited for some sunshine and beaches and warm weather! We have been in Arizona this week seeing friends, but I just flew out to Chicago to see family and am definitely missing the warmth!

@ricardocanelon2291 4 года назад

Nice! I was born and raised in Florida. Lived there till 2016. This is the best time to visit it’s normally very hot and humid. Are you checking out all the parks there? I’ve seen the Everglades but I never went to tortuga or biscayne. Hopefully around March!

@AdventuresofAplusK 4 года назад

Yes we will! Definitely Everglades and Biscayne but hopefully Dry Tortugas too! Trying to work on a dog sitting trade with friends so we can both go to that one 😃

@joshuabenoit3744 4 года назад

Damn you, A plus K! You are making my anticipation to go back to Hawaii so much worse, but great video! We did the lava tubes in Maui on the road to Hana.

@AdventuresofAplusK 4 года назад

Hahah we’re so sorry to torture you! And I don’t think we did those lava tubes on Maui, do you remember the name? Would love to do that next time we’re there!

@joshuabenoit3744 4 года назад

@@AdventuresofAplusK Hana Lava Tube and it was just before you get to the black sand beach park. There was a charge and they provide flash lights to go down in the tube.

@AdventuresofAplusK 4 года назад

Ooo yes! I kind of remember hearing about that now! We love the Road to Hana 😍

@jameswulzen590 Год назад

they are at Banyan tree road, they should have said more about it and why it's there.

@davidfierro3650 Год назад

Great video....what time did your day start and what time did you finish... approximately? Also how much time do you need to complete the each of the falls experience? Thank you kindly

@eyeballs306 2 года назад

Hey just wanted to recognize u guys respectfully trying new foods!!

@AdventuresofAplusK 2 года назад

We love trying new foods and of course always want to do our best to be respectful! Thanks!

@paulgillies1655 3 года назад

The left side is where you can go all the way back, but you have to find where to go!!

@AdventuresofAplusK 3 года назад

The lava tubes were wild!

@jameswulzen590 Год назад

Hamakua coast, very rocky and you should not try to get in the water.

@pattihernandez7203 2 года назад

Best video of Hilo I’ve seen so far!! 👌🏼🌸🌸🌸. What place do You guys recommend staying at near downtown???? Going in October thanks!!!!

@AdventuresofAplusK 2 года назад

Thanks, Patti! We stayed in an air bnb which was a really old home and it was super awesome! There are some really nice airbnbs in Hilo

@raymondbarry4196 4 года назад

One thing I will mention, we missed out on Akaka Falls and Rainbow falls because we cut it too close and and it was closed (I think it closes around 6pm) so plan accordingly

@AdventuresofAplusK 4 года назад

Good thing to mention! They do both have hours, unlike some other falls in Hawaii. We heard you can walk into Akaka falls before it opens at 8:30 AM, but we can’t speak from experience!

@haunaniriley1894 3 года назад

Lychee

@anthonybush554 2 года назад

What company did y'all use for the Airbnb in Hilo?

@AdventuresofAplusK 2 года назад

We booked our Airbnb on Airbnb

@vincekimura3937 4 года назад

dunno about the sucker fishes. did you visit waipio valley?

@AdventuresofAplusK 4 года назад

We did! I believe that was in the vlog before this one (the day before)! 🤗

@ThulasCakeLab 3 года назад

thanks, enjoyed watching your video!(1)how much did that pineapple bowl cost at the pineapple shack? (2) what is the recommended time for the rainbow falls?

@AdventuresofAplusK 3 года назад

We don’t remember the cost unfortunately, but there may be a photo of the menu with recent prices on their Google page. We’d suggest visiting the falls early for less crowds and we hear on a sunny morning you can see rainbows!

@ThulasCakeLab 3 года назад

@@AdventuresofAplusK appreciate it, thank you!

@mariahwilliams9530 3 года назад

You missed the Poke Market across from Makani’s......next time!

@AdventuresofAplusK 3 года назад

Definitely will try it next time!

@KentKiner-dt5rp 2 месяца назад

Way to much bad weather if you like living indoors. That's your town

@211tfahey День назад

Just heavy rain? Or are there bad storms?

@macm7730 3 года назад

Awesome guys... we love your all videos! in the cave, is there a chances of snake or some scary animals? Just curious... in one of the Netflix Show they showed a snake

@AdventuresofAplusK 3 года назад

There could be a chance of snakes! But since it was so rocky, our eyes were glued to the ground so we would've hopefully spotted them!

@sadidiker 4 года назад

🖒🖒🙌🙌😚😚

@AdventuresofAplusK 4 года назад

🥰🥰🥰

@jameswulzen590 Год назад

Akaka falls is in Honomu not Hilo.

@YamIa3gypsy 2 года назад

Lychees…

@cathywarriner 4 года назад

Hi my name is Cathy (do you think it could have something to do with the name😉 I have the same issue with white clothing hence the reason I own no white clothes.

@AdventuresofAplusK 4 года назад

Lol! We are cursed! 🤣🤣 My family teases me so much for being so messy. I just get excited about food!

@jaydeeahr5842 3 года назад

what brand/ kind of sandals you guys are wearing??? tnx

@AdventuresofAplusK 3 года назад

Hi! We have Chacos! They are hiking sandals and great for water activities or non crazy hikes!

@sunilshewram916 3 года назад

Out of topic but can you tell me about cell phone carrier works on the big island please?

@AdventuresofAplusK 3 года назад

We didn’t have any issues that I recall with AT&T!

@sunilshewram916 3 года назад

@@AdventuresofAplusK Thank you love your vid.

@napili5470 3 года назад

Gobi Fish.

@raymondbarry4196 4 года назад

I think I gained 5lbs watching this video

@AdventuresofAplusK 4 года назад

Lol! We’re right there with ya! 🤣

@haunaniriley1894 3 года назад

Michi is JAPANESE made with rice

@patriciasmith9950 3 года назад

Loved your video. My daughter lives in Hilo and when we visited her in April she took us to all of these places. I love it there. Great job guys

@AdventuresofAplusK 3 года назад

How awesome to have a daughter to visit in Hawaii! Thanks for the kind words!

@kaitlynanderson4440 3 года назад

You guys are adorable! Thanks for sharing such beautiful videos!

@AdventuresofAplusK 3 года назад

Thank you so much for watching and for the kind words!!

@brookD1980 3 года назад

Would you say you need to rent a car in Hilo ? Are there any Hawaiian islands you have visited you wouldn’t really need to rent a car? Thank you!

@AdventuresofAplusK 3 года назад

Oahu would be best if you just want to Uber around or even take a bus. There is a lot to do there concentrated near Honolulu. You could Uber in Hilo as well to many of the spots we visited in this video, but if you want to explore the rest of the island (which is amazing!), you'll definitely need a car.