Kauai Podcast #8: Kauai’s Na Pali Coast, the Kayak Adventure of a Lifetime

07/14/12 • 66 min

Resting off Kalalau Beach

The Na Pali coast of Kauai consists of 17 miles of gorgeous coastline along the northwest portion of Kauai. It is one of the most beautiful places in the world with 4000 ft cliffs plunging straight into the ocean. All along, it is lined with waterfalls and riddled with secluded beaches, and sea caves. Kayaking the coast is the adventure of a lifetime, and was listed by National Geographic as the number two adventure in America. Today we are going to talk to Adrian Nicholas, an amazing dude, living the life with an incredible job as an adventure guide on Kauai, taking people on kayak trips down the Na Pali coastline. In this incredible interview, we discuss all aspects undertaking and completing of this awesome journey.

As discussed in this episode, I have included several links:
Na Pali Kayak is an incredible company, who I went with on my trip down the coast, and who Adrian works for. They have a great website with a ton of information on their journeys.

Our Na Pali journey was partially recorded by Leo, one of the members on our trip. He sent a video to us afterward with some great clips of the beginning of the coast and the first two sea caves.

Adrian was working with Elements Production, which did many shows including fire dancing. I found a performance show combining belly dance and fire dancing, that is definitely worth watching.

Resting off Kalalau Beach

Kayaking Kauai’s Na Pali Coast

Our Na Pali journey was partially recorded by Leo, one of the members on our trip. He sent a video to us afterward with some great clips of the beginning of the coast and the first two sea caves.

Adrian was working with Elements Production, which did many shows including fire dancing. I found a performance show combining belly dance and fire dancing, that is definitely worth watching.

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Kauai Podcast #7: Traveling To, and Arriving on, Kauai

So Nice To Be Here!

Traveling To, and Arriving On, Kauai

This show discusses everything you need to know about packing for, traveling to, and arriving on, the island of Kauai. When talking about packing, we discuss not only the most important things you need to remember, but also some major things you should leave at home. Since the only effective way to reach Kauai is by flying, we spend some time discussing fear of flying, which many people are forced to face on their way here. Once arriving on the island, I will discuss my thoughts on picking up a rental car, grabbing a bite, and where everyone’s first stop should be. I’ll also give out a must have iPhone app for your Kauai vacation, and discuss some ideas for things to do on your first day. This show marks the last episode of our “vacation prep” series and the beginning of our arrival to, and exploring of, the Island of Kauai.

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Kauai Podcast #9: Getting Married on Kauai

Leo and Nancy

Getting Married on Kauai

The Hawaiian Islands are lush, full of beauty, and inspire romance. Hundreds of thousands of people are drawn to the romance of these islands every year, and many of those people feel it is not only a perfect vacation spot, but an ideal place to get married or renew your vows. More than 20,000 marriages are performed each year on the islands, and nearly half of the couples married here are from somewhere else.

In this episode of Kauai Podcast we speak with Leo and Nancy, two awesome people who were married on Kauai last year. They share their incredible story of finding true love, and then talk in depth about planning their marriage on Kauai. For anyone even thinking about getting married on Kauai, listening to this show is a must. Whether you have a small, intimate, and inexpensive wedding in mind, or a large and grand one, this show has budget tips, great advice, and useful information for everyone.

As discussed in the podcast, the following links are invaluable resources:
Kauai Paradise Weddings: Leo and Nancy’s Wedding Website
Kauai DPH wedding info: All you need to know about the legal stuff and getting a license. Need relationship coaching to find that right person to marry? Nancy’s Website.