After a 16-hour flight from New York City — including two stop-overs — I arrived on the Hilo side of Big Island, Hawaii. Another misconception I had in my head was that Hawaii, the Big Island (nicknamed Big Island) would be pretty much beaches and palm trees all around; however, I was pleasantly surprised to find out the destination is home to all the world climate zones aside for temperate snow forest and polar ice cap, meaning you’ll find many contrasting landscapes as you drive.
