REAL LIFE IN PARADISE

What it’s really like to live and work in Hawaii

Working the Beach

Posted on August 29th .

The surf industry and culture on Waikiki Beach.

Danger Dan

Posted on June 4th . One Comment

Dan returns to Spitting Caves’ 50ft cliff for another shot at clearing the jump.

John “The Cleaner”

Posted on May 29th . 2 Comments

John does a comparative analysis of the hostel and Lord of the Flies.

What is Real Life in Paradise?

Posted on May 21st .

Find out what our site is all about.

Real Work in Paradise

Posted on May 23rd . 3 Comments

A taste of daily chores and mishaps at the hostel.

House Party

Posted on May 17th . One Comment

Beer pong and late-night grinds with the hostel crew.

Sandy’s Beach

Posted on May 17th . One Comment

John and Dan take a road trip to a 50ft cliff jump and famous heavy shore break.

Adieu Lazer

Posted on May 16th . One Comment

Sometimes we have to leave paradise.

Taco Tuesday

Posted on May 16th . 2 Comments

Meet the hostel crew and learn to eat cheap in Honolulu.

Dan goes to the Coast Guard

Posted on May 14th .

Dan grapples with a big life decision.