The best video about 1 week without a car. Thank you. I am planning to go in Jan 2024. I am planning to follow your footsteps
@WanderlustWellman Жыл бұрын
Thanks so much! I hope you have a great trip, the weather will be amazing too I hope!
@beauteoussounds11568 ай бұрын
How was your trip? We’re going in October.
@deeboogie401721 сағат бұрын
How did it go? I’m going next month
@johnd891810 ай бұрын
So glad you made this video- what a helpful resource it is! Proof that you can save money (on a rental car) and still have a great vacation. I've heard Honolulu has very rush hour bad traffic as well. Something to consider for future tourists
@WanderlustWellman10 ай бұрын
Thank you very much, I do think you can make any location a budget friendly vacation that will be an amazing trip! And yeah Oahu can be wonderful for a road trip and also pretty terrible for traffic
@WondererFree5 ай бұрын
Just followed this entire itinerary day by day and it was PERFECT. I highly recommend anyone watching this to follow his guide. It's incredibly well done and flows perfectly.
@WanderlustWellman5 ай бұрын
@@WondererFree wow that means so much to me!!! I’m so happy that you followed my itinerary and it gave you a good experience. Thanks for letting me know 😁
@DatPizzaGurl3 ай бұрын
Just booked my flight for December. I’m visiting my best friend who is a local, but she will be working some days so this is so helpful for days i won’t be able to borrow her car thanks!!!
@jackieespy17 күн бұрын
Loved Don Quiote! I enjoyed the deals at the Swap Meet on Saturdays and Wednesdays at the stadium.
@WanderlustWellman17 күн бұрын
The swap meet sounds super cool, thanks for the suggestion!
@jackieespy17 күн бұрын
Fantastic video! Will definitely try the bus my next trip.
@WanderlustWellman17 күн бұрын
Thanks so much, I highly recommend it!
@Beachdawg199616 күн бұрын
Thank you for this video! I’m saving it for when i go back next summer.
@WanderlustWellman16 күн бұрын
@@Beachdawg1996 no problem! I hope you have a great summer trip
@yourlocalexplorers Жыл бұрын
very interesting format of this vlog, love how you connect the talking with actual footage from the place 😍 such a useful and rich guide! safe travels, 💛
@WanderlustWellman Жыл бұрын
Thanks so much! 😊
@TunTunVlogsCanada2 ай бұрын
i followed your itinerary and visited Honolulu for 9 days with Bus only. Thank you so much.
@WanderlustWellman2 ай бұрын
@@TunTunVlogsCanada so happy to hear that! I hope you had a fun time 😁
@erwinwills2289Ай бұрын
What was the average wait time for the busses?
@TunTunVlogsCanadaАй бұрын
@erwinwills2289 mostly every 30 mins. In some area and after 7pm, every one hour. If u plan well it is pretty efficient.
@Mongoose-ct6us29 күн бұрын
You really didn't need a car?@@TunTunVlogsCanada
@TunTunVlogsCanada29 күн бұрын
@@Mongoose-ct6us no need.
@ReiseVisionen Жыл бұрын
Very nice upload. You capture it very well. Have a beautiful weekend.
@WanderlustWellman Жыл бұрын
Thank you, have a great weekend!
@Vizhii27 күн бұрын
Really great video you explained it well with details. I am a solo traveler this is very helpful tips
@WanderlustWellman27 күн бұрын
I'm happy to hear it! Solo travel is amazing and I hope it's a great trip for you.
@wayermane5069 Жыл бұрын
Bagged a flight here this month for $200 round trip! Thanks this helps.
@WanderlustWellman Жыл бұрын
Woah nice find, that's a steal! Hope you have a great trip that doesn't break the bank
@irinaya2300 Жыл бұрын
Heading to Oahu in February- thanks a million for these recommendations of hikes and vegan places ❤
@WanderlustWellman Жыл бұрын
That's amazing to hear, thanks for checking out the video! If you want to see more vegan places, I made an entire video dedicated to showing all the vegan places I recommend on Oahu. Have a great trip!
@henny921429 күн бұрын
Thank youuuu!!! In october 2025 when I will be 23 years old, My country has a golden holiday of more than 10 days. I will plan to travel to Oahu alone and no car license😂 Your video helped me a lot!!
@WanderlustWellman29 күн бұрын
@@henny9214 how exciting! Which country are you from? I’m glad you found the video helpful 😁
@sainangelus537619 күн бұрын
I’m going there in 9 days I’m taking the bus. I’m so psyched 😄
@WanderlustWellman19 күн бұрын
That's awesome, enjoy your trip!
@vs123 Жыл бұрын
Thanks guide for us to see beautiful places
@WanderlustWellman Жыл бұрын
My pleasure 😊
@adelamacedo14393 ай бұрын
Hi! By any chance did you you know if it is possible to go on the bus to the Polynesian cultural center? And back to waikiki after the fire show??
@tlpcmour5 ай бұрын
Very thorough video thanks a lot. My husband and I will be going there in September
@WanderlustWellman5 ай бұрын
@@tlpcmour thanks for the comment, hope you have a great trip!
@shauntellrivera22934 ай бұрын
Nice 👍 😁 👍
@vannesaguzman945910 ай бұрын
This is great, thank you for the information! I’m planning to go in April; I don’t like to drive so this itinerary is perfect!
@WanderlustWellman10 ай бұрын
That’s wonderful, I hope you have a great trip and enjoy these activities!
@vannesaguzman945910 ай бұрын
Thank you! Your video is hands down the best itinerary for people that want to use public transportation.
@WanderlustWellman10 ай бұрын
@@vannesaguzman9459 thank you so much - I definitely tried it out first hand so I can vouch for it with my own experience
@bogytmtam5836Ай бұрын
Very nice videos. Thanks for sharing. New friend. Have a great time. 🌹🤝
@WanderlustWellmanАй бұрын
Thank you so much, I'm glad you enjoyed it!
@francesreed422619 күн бұрын
I did a guided stand up paddle board tour from Kailua Beach Adventures on Kailua. They will take you to Flat Island, Lanikai Beach and the Mokes. It was the absolute best day of my trip. So beautiful!
@WanderlustWellman19 күн бұрын
That sounds like the perfect day, happy to hear it!
@mist319 ай бұрын
This was a great video! Thank you
@WanderlustWellman9 ай бұрын
Thank you!
@HealthglowsNet8 ай бұрын
You are style of speaking is so addictive! Thank you for this wonderful presentation of beautiful Oahu.
@WanderlustWellman8 ай бұрын
Wow, thank you!
@markedawebster437810 ай бұрын
Great video very helpful...thank you
@WanderlustWellman10 ай бұрын
Thank you!
@michalbock764810 ай бұрын
Thank you very much for your job and effort. Hopefully I´ll be there in July. I´m planning to use your itinerary and now I know that it will cost an arm and a leg. Hawaii is very expensive place, especially for someone from the Czech republic like me. Staying at hotel is not an option, I try to use Airbnb if possible. I have already had an experience with that service and prices are reasonable.
@WanderlustWellman10 ай бұрын
Thanks so much, I hope you have a great trip in July - please let me know how it goes! 👍
@naomiblackerby67806 ай бұрын
Day 4 seems like big stretch with out a car. Especially the botanical garden. And I’m pretty sure you were in a car filming at the farmers market 😆.Fun itinerary. Ps Don Quixote rules! And yes, Hawaii is a bit different than Idaho. That was my fav quote from this vlog 😆
@WanderlustWellman6 ай бұрын
We have done day 4 without a car, and it honestly worked out just fine. But we were on the bus for a long time. And you are right, we did go to the farmers market in a car one time, so I used that footage, but we have visited the farmers market using the bus as well. And glad you liked my Idaho comparison hahaha
@naomiblackerby67806 ай бұрын
@@WanderlustWellman I live in Spokane so that Idaho comment was pretty funny, caught me off guard 😆
@shauntellrivera22934 ай бұрын
Very good information! 👍 It is my dream to do this and on my bucket list if you might say.
@WanderlustWellman4 ай бұрын
Thank you so much! And I hope you can make it happen soon :)
@shauntellrivera22934 ай бұрын
You are welcome 😊 and thanks 😊 I hope so too 🙂
@simpletruthswithteresa43374 ай бұрын
Im so excited now. October me NEOWWWW!
@WanderlustWellman4 ай бұрын
@@simpletruthswithteresa4337 haha that’s great, it will be here before you know it. Have a great trip!
@Beachdawg199617 күн бұрын
I went in July, but felt I had to get a rental because I stayed in La’ie for a few days before staying in Waikiki. When i go back next year I’m staying in La’ie again first. I’m thinking about returning the rental before my stay in Waikiki
@WanderlustWellman17 күн бұрын
That makes sense, hopefully it works out well! It is nice to have a rental car for the freedom to go whenever wherever, as long as parking isn't a pain
@vgshwk5 ай бұрын
I walked from waikiki to diamondhead it is farther than you think especially if it is humid. After going up and down diamondhead I took the bus back to Waikiki.
@WanderlustWellman5 ай бұрын
True, I think it's a about 50 minutes or so. And that sounds like a smart decision!
@vgshwk5 ай бұрын
You could do it if it was a cooler than normal day but if it is a normal warm day in Hawaii I would recommend taking the bus to diamondhead and hiking up and down.
@WanderlustWellman5 ай бұрын
@@vgshwk good advice!
@dannieh.573212 күн бұрын
Great video! ⛰️ 🌊 👟 🍧🍱 Around what time is sunset in Waikiki?
@WanderlustWellman12 күн бұрын
@@dannieh.5732 thank you! And it’s usually around 6pm
@erwinwills2289Ай бұрын
Do you recommend the hikes for a solo traveler? Also was the botanical gardens easy to walk into? Seems a bit long of a route.
@WanderlustWellmanАй бұрын
@@erwinwills2289 I would, except for maybe 3 Peaks because that one is a bit dangerous. It’s probably best to stay away from the more exposed ridge hikes. And yeah the walk into the gardens was a bit long for sure, but it was easy and straightforward
@tyuntyatravelsАй бұрын
Thank you🙌
@WanderlustWellmanАй бұрын
@@tyuntyatravels no problem, thanks for checking out the channel 😁
@Lesliemfit7 ай бұрын
Such a good video thank you!!
@WanderlustWellman7 ай бұрын
No problem thanks so much!
@adrianamartinez80926 ай бұрын
Heading to Waikiki next week. I've been doing lots of research, but ur video was my favorite. We don't plan to rent a car for the whole stay maybe for just 1 day? Thanks again for this great video. Ps i'm vegetarian and appreciated the plant based options u included 🙌
@WanderlustWellman6 ай бұрын
Thanks so much, I hope you have a great trip to Hawaii! And that sounds like a great idea, I would definitely recommend renting a car to visit some areas in the north shore, or maybe farther up the east shore. I actually made an entire vegan guide for Oahu Hawaii, so that might be of interest to you as well. Again, I hope you have an amazing trip :)
@PetraSchwehm Жыл бұрын
Thanks for this great video ❤️ 🙏😊
@WanderlustWellman Жыл бұрын
No problem, glad you liked it! :)
@labeaute294 ай бұрын
great video, definitly a lot of good tips, Thank you, Any ideas, where we could experience the Hawaiian dancers ??, Love to go see a show , we are planning our trip, first timers, a bit older than you, LOL , 1st week of February 2025. Thank you.
@WanderlustWellman4 ай бұрын
Thank you! And I believe that the Polynesia Cultural Center has the dancers. I'm sure there are other places that have them too, but I'm honestly not too sure where they are. Have a great trip!
@andreas_adventures Жыл бұрын
Nice tips! how expensive is the city bus? Is it like most places where it's flat rate per ride? I'm going to Oahu on the way to Japan and will only have like 2-3 days. I am thinking of not renting a car but I'd be afraid the bus will take to long to make the most of my time.
@WanderlustWellman Жыл бұрын
Thanks! A single fare now costs $3. That’s exciting, I’m also going back to Japan soon and I would love to stop by Oahu haha! And I guess it depends on how much you wanna see or do, a car will definitely make better use of a few days, but you could easily still have adventure packed days if you are willing to spend a good amount of time on the bus
@shanterichards8236 ай бұрын
Great video.. Thank. I will be there for a week and really didn't want to rent a car because it is so expensive to park it at my hotel. One question what was the name of the blowup seat your friend was sitting on at Lanakai Beach?
@WanderlustWellman6 ай бұрын
Thanks a lot! And I totally understand that. And that blow up seat is called “mockins”, you have to hold it up and pull it against the wind to trap the air, and then close it. It’s super convenient to have in the outdoors!
@fitplannermom88357 ай бұрын
Great video
@WanderlustWellman7 ай бұрын
Thanks so much!
@nae2088 Жыл бұрын
Great video! Was just wondering what accomodation you stayed at?
@WanderlustWellman Жыл бұрын
Thank you! I actually stayed at an Airbnb located at the Island Colony Hotel in Waikiki.
@heatherm826110 ай бұрын
Nice information including some places that other videos did not cover. I’m not sure why you included surfing into the not budget friendly section at the end. Surfing isn’t expensive and is a lot of fun. Only one complaint about the video was some butchering of the location names. I don’t know why but it has always been important to me to get names correct.
@WanderlustWellman10 ай бұрын
Thanks, and I guess my point with surfing is that surf lessons are expensive - I'm sure like myself, many people going to Hawaii have no idea how to surf so getting started can be a bit pricey.
@tkhan61493 ай бұрын
Car rental is not expensive, parking is. We paid like 50$ per night in Waikiki Hotels.
@WanderlustWellman3 ай бұрын
Yikes, that really adds up!
@overjoyedstudios4 ай бұрын
Thanks so much!! For the last Day (in Waikiki) -- are there any places you recommend that can store our luggage? We dont fly out until the evening -- so my plan is to just stroll around the area (without heavy luggage's)
@WanderlustWellman4 ай бұрын
@@overjoyedstudios no problem! And that’s a great question, I’m honestly not too sure - you could ask your hotel if they could hold your bags I suppose
@gielaah Жыл бұрын
Wow! Thanks for sharing this. I am lookong forward for my trip soon. I saw you were flying your drone. I have a DJI mini 2 was wondering if these places you mentioned are strict and need licensing?
@WanderlustWellman Жыл бұрын
No problem! And no, none of the places I flew my drone at were particularly strict, except for maybe Ho'omaluhia Botanical Garden (I just found a quieter area of the park and used it there in early evening). Have a great trip!
@gielaah Жыл бұрын
@@WanderlustWellman thank you ❤️
@Mohajerhub10 ай бұрын
Thanks! It was my question too@@WanderlustWellman
@brodiekorman49997 ай бұрын
Would have been great if you reviewed some of the barbecue places
@poonamkhemani57703 ай бұрын
Hi... Thank you for the video... Can you please let me know, if we can get regular bus service from Polynesian cultural centre towards 8/9pm?? Or is it better to book the travel by the centre itself?? It is very costly...
@WanderlustWellman3 ай бұрын
@@poonamkhemani5770 no problem! And I really can’t answer that, but here’s what you can do to find out: If you use google maps (either the website or the app), you can type in where you’re departing from and where you want to go and then select the time you want to go. Then you can select method of transportation (drive, walk, bicycle, public transport). Select public transport, then it will tell you what the bus route would be. Best of luck!
@fv12918 ай бұрын
Touristic isn't a word, but touristy is.
@WanderlustWellman8 ай бұрын
good point!
@doncheto90167 ай бұрын
🤓
@GetaroundCn_sr_hp5 ай бұрын
great video but did I miss the Pearl Harbor part?
@WanderlustWellman5 ай бұрын
Thanks! And nope you did not, it would be a good recommendation for history enthusiasts though!
@matthiask.32383 ай бұрын
@@WanderlustWellmanYou forgot the friday evening free fireworks in Waikiki too… :) I was at Oahu in end of may this year. I do my trip without car too, in 5 days only… By foot, by bus and with tourist tours… Good things are the historic buildings in the old town too, the famous Aloha Tower ( no tourist area anymore :/ ) as photostop, and i did a parasailing adventure in front of Honolulu :) A good spot too is „chinaman‘s hat“… From and too airport i drive by bus with no problems. If you have only one and not extremly big luggage you can drive with this… Koko head and diamond head i did too, your other hikes i didnt had enough time for this :) To pearl habour… I think for a normal tourist is this a must do - because of the famous history !!
@poonamkhemani57703 ай бұрын
Hi, i would be traveling solo.... How safe it is to follow your itinerary places?? Any special instruction??
@WanderlustWellman3 ай бұрын
@@poonamkhemani5770 hi! Hawaii is an overall very safe place to travel - one of the biggest things you have to worry about is car break ins, which wouldn’t apply if you don’t have a rental car. Also, you might see some homeless people/people on drugs downtown in Waikiki, on the bus, near bus stops, or in some of the more built up areas but they usually keep to themselves and I would just give them distance
@explorewithmartha6297 Жыл бұрын
7 days itinerary, great sharing, thank you 🙏🏽😊
@WanderlustWellman Жыл бұрын
Glad you enjoyed it!
@junnalmz Жыл бұрын
Did you experience bus delays? If so, how long does bus delays usually took. I’ve heard it could took to an hour. Is this true? Tnx 🙏
@WanderlustWellman Жыл бұрын
I don’t think we experienced any major bus delays - we would always just frequently check Google maps to be updated on the buses schedule.
@billiemurphy939511 күн бұрын
Where did you stay? It looked like you were off the beach.
@WanderlustWellman11 күн бұрын
@@billiemurphy9395 we stayed at the Island Colony Hotel, it’s about a 12 minute walk from the beach
@aajohnsoutube Жыл бұрын
I’m going enroute to Japan… thinking Okinawa would have been a better choice.
@WanderlustWellman Жыл бұрын
Oh nice - maybe Okinawa would be easier, but Oahu certainly seems more beautiful if you are into nature/hikes/rugged beaches!
@trishawebb7885 Жыл бұрын
Wow we never been Hawaii
@WanderlustWellman Жыл бұрын
I highly recommend visiting someday if possible!
@Chloe-ff9xr8 ай бұрын
did you use chatgpt to write the script or trip plan for this?
@WanderlustWellman8 ай бұрын
Nope!
@stilljohnny96639 ай бұрын
does the bus go to north shore
@WanderlustWellman9 ай бұрын
It does, but it takes quite a long time
@2am_k9 ай бұрын
What month did you go to Hawaii?
@WanderlustWellman9 ай бұрын
We went from late February to late March, the weather is perfect!
@Boblobblaw885 ай бұрын
the bus costs how much????? i must've missed that.
@WanderlustWellman5 ай бұрын
The current price is $3 per way, you can find more here! www.thebus.org/Fare/TheBusFares.asp
@Boblobblaw885 ай бұрын
@@WanderlustWellman thank you!
@WanderlustWellman5 ай бұрын
@@Boblobblaw88 no problem, hope you enjoyed the video!
@JLT3 Жыл бұрын
How can I vegan restaurant feature sushi it doesn’t make sense
@WanderlustWellman Жыл бұрын
So actually sometimes sushi can be vegan, which is really cool - also, the amazing thing about the world we live in today is that many meals/dishes can be made into vegan versions! For example I can eat vegan burgers, vegan “eggs”, vegan “chicken”, and so on.
@louise626028 ай бұрын
Where did you stay? We are going in September. It's between Sheridan waikiki, Hilton Hawaiian village, prince waikiki and Alohilani resort.
@gabrielle-AVFloyd8 ай бұрын
Personally I loved the Hilton Hawaiian!
@micahandme80786 ай бұрын
started watching this. just rented s convertible. lmao
@WanderlustWellman6 ай бұрын
That's awesome, hope you enjoy your trip!
@PearsonLester-m5q4 ай бұрын
Davis Jessica Lee Frank Lee Sandra
@FrankMackey-nu6bz21 күн бұрын
How many times did you get called a stinking haole..accused of giving stink eye and would you like beef. Be honest..I'll be able to tell.
@KentKiner-dt5rp5 ай бұрын
To go on a vacation with little amount of money sucks. You miss way to much !!!!
@WanderlustWellman5 ай бұрын
@@KentKiner-dt5rp it honestly depends - I think the worst is missing out on an experience you want because of money. If I want to experience beautiful nature, adventure, and delicious food, I can usually do that with a tight budget. If I want to experience a nice rental car, a luxurious resort, and fancy meals, I almost certainly cannot
@Yamjam-l7t Жыл бұрын
Bro's got a head the size of mount rushmore
@WanderlustWellman Жыл бұрын
lol that is true!
@debh74014 ай бұрын
Hmmm….Hey, you should probably learn how to pronounce the Hawaiian names
@WanderlustWellman4 ай бұрын
Thanks for the feedback, I certainly try to say the names correct but I'm sure there's room for improvement