🙏 I AM SENDING YOU ALL MY LOVE AND SUPPORT DURING THIS CHAOTIC TIME 🙏 I wasn't going to post this video because of our current global battle with COVID-19, but ultimately, I thought it might be a nice distraction from reality. I hope you are all safe and happy during this quarantine, and we can all start traveling again soon! 🌍 Come say hi on Instagram (www.tourist2townie.com) or in the comments below, and let me know how you're doing. Love you all!! 😊

@colinwhite9660

4 жыл бұрын

Gareth Leonard let us not forget than in the future this very well could be Reality

@mojojim6458

4 жыл бұрын

Thanks both for your videos and your expressions above. You've always sought out ways to help those you come in contact with, no matter where.

@GabrielTravelerVideos

4 жыл бұрын

I think now is the perfect time for people to post their travel content from the good ol' days. We're all stuck at home needing something to watch.

@guzmandiva

4 жыл бұрын

Glad to see your videos, and uplift our spirits through your adventures. So awesome to see your Mom too!!!🤩

@Watchmaty

3 жыл бұрын

Why you didn't make more videos?

The fact is you took your mom on a trip like this. That's the most beautiful thing that a son can do. A lot of respects to you my Man 🙏.

How nice of you to take your Mom to this trip 👍

@PS3Cooooooool

3 жыл бұрын

I was gona go solo, but he made me decide to tell my mother to come as well, he sat an example 👍🏼

This is actually a really good video starting out with respect to locals and you did pretty good at pronouncing hawaii names which is surprising for a visitor. You missed out on the best shave on island in the old bus where you ate pono market. Pone market is the best. Saimin Dojo owns that shave ice next to pono market. I miss home thanks for giving me a glimpse of it

@godforeal6205

3 жыл бұрын

I love pono market..Hawaiian fried chicken and baby lobster poke and tuna sandwiches perfect for beach day

Being a born-at-home local boy, hearing that a visitor made it a point to lay it down, respect first, well in my opinion, you’ve earned my respect. That’s really all the people of Hawaii want, equality. Mahalo for your respectful words, thoughts and actions 🤙🏼 Nice down video, makes me miss my home on Kaua’i

This is the best travel video I have seen and I work in the airline industry!! My husband and I really enjoyed and subscribed. We loved your introduction to your video about showing respect to locals and their their traditions. I like that you focused your video on the sights, food and the dangers you can enconter while traveling; so many travel videos are all about the travelers HUGE ego and vanity. So very sweet you took your beautiful mom on your adventure.

💕 your genuine effort to pronunciate the language... The respect you show... Just warms my heart. Kiss your mother for me and tell her I said she did a wonderful job raising you. Most videos about hawaii by non-natives, I tend to avoid because it makes me cringe to listen and watch. I am from Hilo and saw your video here. 🤙🤙🤙 I knew you were different when you hit SUISAN up first! Ppl like you WE WELCOME WITH ALOHA. Contrary to popular beliefs, we don't hate haoles or any tourist. We don't appreciate the "oddah kine" ppl that come with a sense of entitlement and act cocky. I wanna be nice and say some... But I would be lying.... MOST tourist have it in their mind that us local ppl don't like them so when we say "No" they don't listen. Then they don't read the posted signs saying "Don't"... They still do what they want and get hurt and/or sometimes worse! The part when you read the sign at "Queen's bath" and suggested a better beach not to far, tells me you are being mindful. In my head I was like "why can't they all be like dis braddah right here." You are da real deal... Came with an open heart and an open mind. I always say "EMBRACE THE CULTURE AND THE CULTURE WILL EMBRACE YOU." Next time you in Hilo I would love to take you a couple places. Keep up the great job Garett!

Awesome trip Gareth!! It´s rare to see travelers taking their parents for travelling together. It is trully touching to see how your mom enjoyed everything in this amazing place! I frequently take my parents to some trips, afterall we have to be very grateful to them, for everything they provided us! Be safe, stay strong in this hard time!

Tastefully made and i adore your mom’s adventurous spirit 👌🏻

I’m the same age of your mom, love traveling and hiking. My sons and I made plan to travel / hike together every year in the past few years. You and your mom remind me of us. Great video!!!

I grew up on Kauai and haven't been back for 30+ years. Thanks for the video

Gareth, love the way you keep your adventures real. What an incredible adventure with your mother, thanks for sharing.

I wish more travelers and tourists had the same respect for the places they visit as you. Please keep reminding ppl to respect places they visit. Great content. Love your mom! Subscribed!

Nice to see you and your Mom together for a trip. Thanks for sharing, it is worth watching esp at these times, fresh of breath air from what's happening around the globe. Stay safe Gareth! 👍🥰

I've watched a number of Kauai video's and this is the first one that got me excited about our trip to the Garden Island. I definitely need to bring my hiking pols and shoes. Thanks, Gareth and mom for giving us some super ideas for our upcoming trip.

That was very cool Gareth, travelling with your mom in extremely beautiful Hawaii..awesome i love it 👍😊♥️

My wife and I visited Kauai a few years ago and watching your video allowed us to relive that amazing vacation again - Mahalo! Loved the intro regrading being conscience and respectful toward the island and culture. Btw, your mom is adorable.

I am traveling to Kona, Hawaii within the next couple days and I can not thank you enough for your videos! They have been so encouraging and supportive of their native land. You’ve made me so excited to get on that plane!! ♥️

Thank You for this very welcome distraction from reality. Maui holds my heart but I'll get to Kauai one of these days! Stay safe, stay healthy, keep uploading videos, please!

What an incredible trip! Thanks for sharing with us all ❤️

That is so precious! Adventures with your mom is just priceless! This just confirm how much I want to move back to Hawaii and Kauai is where I want to call home! Mahalo nui loa! Beautiful!

I am impressed with what good human beings you and your mom are. Subbed!

Wonderful video. So grateful that you posted. We’d probably be there right now, but it’s important to be safe and show respect for the Islanders, and others, including ourselves. Like many, I love and miss Kauai so it was nice to relive through you and your mom. My daughter and I take a least one adventure trip a year together like you and your mom, whether it’s Kauai, Vietnam, NYC... Thank you for letting us live vicariously. Mahalo to you and your Mom!

What great memories! My wife and I love Kauai. Such beauty. Unlike you though, we only plan one activity per visit. Other than that, we do whatever comes to mind. Snorkeling, boogie boarding, or just relaxing on the sand. Kauai is our "down time" island. One activity you didn't mention is going to the "secret falls". You take the kayak up the Wailua river than a little hike to the falls. Also, very beautiful. Tubing the ditch is wonderful! Kapaa is the perfect place to stay, mid point to both ends of the island. Great location. Thanks for sharing.

Just returned from Kauai and really can’t wait to explore this island some more. Great golfing, great scenery, excellent surfing, and really just fine times. Coming from California and our drought getting rain everyday was kinda relaxing!!

Love this video- we’re headed to Kauai and also booked captain andy (rafting tour) and doing the mountain tubing so we’re glad to see they were on your top 10 list - looks like a blast - love how adventurous your mom is too! Aloha!

Aloha from Kauai! I am a native to Kauai and have lived here my entire life and still presently reside here. This was an AMAZING video of this beautiful place I’m lucky to call my home! And your pronounciation of the Hawaiian words is so AWESOME! Great job! Hope you get to come back some day🤙

Thank you for sharing this. I visited Maui earlier this year and it was an unbelievable experience. Can’t wait to go here next 🌈

Watching this made me want to go visit Kaui even more! What a lucky mom! I hope one day my kid will treat me to a nice vacation like that. The husband and I plan to visit Kaui thats long overdue since our last Hawaiian trip back in 2008, and I would love nothing but to hike the Kahulau trail on the Napali Coast too.

I was born and raised on kaua’i and we only go beach or mountains 🏔. 🚁 must be so breathtaking of our beautiful island

@GarethLeonard

3 жыл бұрын

You were raised in one of the most beautiful places on this planet! I am so jealous!! 🙏

This is a wow! Hawaii is a perfect place for many adventures. Thanks for the tips. Amazing mother and son tandem :)

Love this video Gareth, thank you for sharing family memories with all of us. Even though I'm having to work during this crazy time with COVID19, I think you for the distraction. Stay safe out there brother and see you on the other side of all this craziness. Can't wait to see where your next adventure takes you.

Kokee park has so many amazing trails. Awa Awa Pui is one of my faves. The ditch hike is also a must see.

OMG! You made the impressing video clip for me which makes me want to take a trip to Kauai with my family again. Every moment your mom enjoys the trip reminds me of wonderful memories with my mom who admired the beautiful views while traveling in Kauai. Thank you for the best guidance and for giving me the motive for planning the future trip with my family.

It was wonderful to take the trip with your Mom. She is a trooper!

One positive consequence (hopefully not the only one) of this time of global pandemic is that Mother Nature is slowly but surely healing itself. Devoid of humans walking about, the air is cleaner, the streams and oceans are less polluted, and the animal and plant species are not going extinct quicker. If I'd ever get a chance to travel to the US, I'd love to go to Hawaii and California. The former for it's breathtaking landscapes and delicious food, the latter for vibe and cultural diversity. Glad you had this adventure with your mother before the whole craziness happened, Gareth. All the footage looks awesome! Hawaii truly is a paradise on earth. Stay safe. Cheers!

Thanks for this vlog so beautiful! Love the ocean😍 whatta nice bonding mom and son👌 stay safe

So lucky to have your mom in your life and ready to go on your adventures!!

Love seeing your adventures with your mom.

@steveperkins7009

3 жыл бұрын

Needed this, Thx buddy.

Excellent video. We got back April 14, 2021, just after the island re-opened during the Covid pandemic. It is really such a beautiful island with so much lush vegetation, great food, gorgeous views, and awesome people. Your video does a great job of sharing a variety of things to do, and as mentioned by others, your respect for the people and this incredible island. Thank you.

Loved this video! Brings back memories. I went for the first time in 2018 and fell in love. It you visit Kauai again you should go on the ocean with "blue ocean adventures". The company is run by locals and I learnt so much about the culture. Plus there are only about 8 people on the boat! It was the highlight of my trip.

Вашей маме можно только позавидовать-вы устроили ей такое прекрасное путешествие ! вы замечательный сын))))

Aloha! This is done so beautifully and now I feel so homesick but in a good way! Mahalo nui Loa for brightening my day! Xox

😍awesome adventure with your mom..

I think it’s so great that you planed a vacation with your mom. I am sure she was very happy. Amazing places thank you for sharing 🙏

3:41 yes the helicopter tour is worth every penny! KAUAI'S marathon is my all time favorite marathon too!

@designdoctor247

2 жыл бұрын

Yes " tooooo cool for words! "

We love your videos man. We will make this our reference when we go to Hawaii.

WOW. What an incredible video!!! I absolutely LOVE that you did this with your sweet mom! God bless you guys and men like you that appreciate and love your mom so much to take a trip and make lasting memories while you have her here on earth ❤

Wife and I have been 4 times, our favorite island. Thanks for sharing, we've never had a bad day on Kauai❤❤

Thank you SO much for sharing this video and your knowledge! I loved it!

Loved your trip with your mom! such a great memory to cherish! Wish i had even one of my family member so such a thing with me. Count your blessing!

Hey Gareth, great video, very informative and detailed especially for people who never been there! Keep up the great work!

Another awesome video! Honestly think you are one of the most underrated travel info influencers there is! Love watching your content! Hope to see more soon and stay safe 🤙😀

Wow,,, what a beautiful place

The Little Fish Coffee was the cutest little Bagel and sandwich shop! by far the most delicious sandwiches i’ve ever had!

This was wonderful, thank you Gareth!

Great video loved everything you did and where you went to took a lot Way from this 👍🏻👍🏻 thanks for the tips

As a Kauai born and raised resident, i appreciate that you were respectful and really appreciated the beauty. Malama aina. And good timing in december for the whales.

Your mom is very lucky to have you, my son doesn't want to go travel with me anymore, he is 22 and only wants to be with his mates :( You are a good son!

We will be in Hawaii next week! Watched the video with my son (15) we loved it!. How special you went there with your mom. Good Luck, safe trips.

LUV your channel! I've gone with you and your friends to Russia, Philippines, Japan and many other wonderful places and finally to my home state of hawaii. Thank you of reminding me of where I come from. From Hawaii to your beautiful state of California and awesome San Diego, MUCH ALOHA

Amazing video!! And what an amazing son you are!! Loved that you took your mom on this trip you are a sweet gift to her. God Bless you🙏💕

I remember watching some of the clips on your instagram story before and I'm always like "ok what they will do next?" 😄 glad that you finally made a video on that trip 👍 Best part: your mom vlogging at the end 👍👍👍

Man you are in Hawaii on Kauai just last month. How great your vids are, always eating a man after my own heart and always positive no matter how bad the Norwegian weather got and always a big smile. Covid sucks, as kupuna (old farts), we were told we should stay put, I live off grid and haven't been any except to the dump and post office, quarantining for over a month close to 2 months like a good little puppy.

Amazing views man!! Loved it

I wish you success in filming new stories and videos! Thanks for the quality content!

Thank you for this beautiful video. I am going to Kauai in March of '23 and I can't wait!!!

Wow! What a video, man. Of all the Hawaiian Islands, Kauai has always been the one I've most wanted to visit, and this video solidified that. It looks so beautiful. So much pristine nature to explore. And the food looks exceptional. The lau lau, poke, and malasadas all look top-notch! Oh, and your mom is a boss!

I am manifesting my son and I taking a trip like this together when he is older ❤

You are such a wonderful son to treat your mom for a fantastic get away specially in Kauai …….superb🤗😃

This was the most wholesome little mother-son trip I ever did see. Nice one man! I'm going to Kauai next week and will give some of your suggestions a try :)

love that you did this amazing trip with your mom! so sweet! I've been to Kauai many times and going back next June. Going to hit some of the places you mentioned, and definitely going to Captain Andys

Cool. We just came home from Kaua’i June 17 and headed back there July 7. Loved it that much!!

Just got back....so sweet. Great recs. My favorite Island for sure.

I loved your coverage of the hikes! It’s my families favorite thing to do in Hawaii!

Hi bro I really love your vlogs in the philippines ,I hope you will never forget loving my country and I hope you will come back bro,god bless to you and your family,save trip always

All these food places are starting to make my mouth water.

Moving to Kauai next month. This video is amazing! Thank you! Your Mom is darling and your commentary was lovely.

I live on Kauai and thoroughly enjoyed your video. Haven’t done the helicopter or hiking the Hanakapiai Trail. Did the Napali Coast cruise. Your mom is amazing!

I love your dedication to respect of the people and islands of Hawaii. I couldn't agree more. We have been to Kauai three times now and it's so fun to see the places we have been that you highlight. I wish you had done the doors off helicopter trip. It was SO amazing. We did do the closed trail at Waimea Falls - I did not think it was worth it. Did not love the tubing, but ziplining was fantastic. I am now sorry I did not keep going to the top of Sleeping Giant. I gave up in the mud. We did Captain Andy's, but the speedy raft tour - it was great. Sadly, snorkeling was not good the say we went though. Beautifully done - thank you!!

@sunshine2528

Жыл бұрын

And I loved the tubing! It was the best thing for a broken-down old guy in our party to actually get out and DO something! He floated and was so happy to be participating in something that wasn’t too hard for his dimensions and activity level. It proves there’s something for everyone on this beautiful island. ❤

Fabulous, you are so genuine. Having your mom there!!!

Your Mom is a real trooper, that’s awesome!

One of my favorite introductions to Kauai! How beautiful! ❤️🙏🐓🤙

Thanks for helping me plan my trip! I'm definitely going to do some of these things with my wife!

You took your mom! That was cool. I like how you include food in your videos. Next time, try the Mai Tai's at Tahiti Nui's in Hanalei!

Respect to your mom Gareth,great travel partner;))!!

I lovvvvedddd the tubing! It was so much fun

Can't believe I missed this one again! Anyway, like your videos. Regards from China.

@GarethLeonard

4 жыл бұрын

Thank you John! Stay safe and happy during this unbelievable time!

@eyawakening

3 жыл бұрын

So you only reply to asian?

This island was my favorite Hawaiian island to visit it's beautiful.

Great Video coverage, beautiful scenery and story. Wow you and your mom are in some pretty awesome shape. Way to go Mom!

Thanks for posting this! I am hoping to purchase tickets to Kauai soon (for going in September) as prices are cheap right now. So I am taking my quarantine time to plan the trip. This was helpful.

A Kauai video with a mom, how refreshing. Well done!

Thank u very much for sharing Gareth, one of my bucket lists

My friend is in Kauai and you really helped me feel like I am there, too! Your Mom is the coolest Mom ever. Thanks so much for sharing your trip! :))

Hey bro hope you are well and having a great week so far. Just thought we would pop over again and see what you have been up to lately. Get exactly what you mean bro, tourists can really destroy a place, totally respect all and everything. Thanks so much for sharing your experience with us really appreciate it keep up the great work my friend take care and stay safe, hello mom lol ❤️👍🙏 catch up again real soon God bless you both 🙏❤️

Can’t wait in my way to Kauai next month! May.. 🌸

Great audio-video tour, all the recommendations I also would have made for 2 active guests in my 10 years as a concierge...land, air and sea on Kaua'i for sure! I would also add a warning re. Hanakapi'ai Beach, esp. in the winter, stay back and DO NOT go in; Similar to your advice about Queen's Bath! Great to do as you did, split the time up on north/east side of Kauaʻi and the south/west side, for so many reasons, surf height, microclimate, access to canyon vs. Kalalau area hiking, etc. Always good to know the vast difference between the beaches/surf north and south and summer vs. winter! Mahalo nui for a fun mother/son trip share! *Your initial attention to 'Respect for the native culture, people and land' was so noteworthy and important- anywhere you visit, and especially here on Kaua'i, the oldest in the main Hawaiian Island chain.

Born and raised on Maui I truly appreciate your intro to this video and is the reason I watched. Most videos are all tourist attractions. I loved the local places to eat I can't find that on other videos! We'll be going in April and can't wait! Staying at the Grand Hyatt so any other recommendations on that side please share - maybe privately LOL :-)

Great video! So helpful. We’re “That mom”, non stop adventuring. Always end with needing a vacation from our vacation. Thank you so much for your time and effort in the production of this video. We’ll be sure to respect the local culture and land and tip well.

Your mom is so sweet! Aloha from a Hawaiian native