You'd Never Guess These 12 Photos Were Taken In Hawaii… But They Were And Are Amazing
By Megan Shute|Published May 05, 2016
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Megan Shute
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With more than 10 years of experience as a professional writer, Megan holds a degree in Mass Media from her home state of Minnesota. After college, she chose to trade in her winter boots for slippahs and moved to the beautiful island of Oahu, where she has been living for more than five years. She lives on the west side but is constantly taking mini-road trips across the island and visits the neighboring islands whenever she can getaway. She loves hiking, snorkeling, locally-grown coffee, and finding the best acai bowl on Oahu.
The Hawaiian Islands are home to world-class beaches and resorts, stunning mountains and picturesque views in every direction. But the islands are also home to landscapes that you wouldn’t necessarily expect to find in a tropical paradise. From sunflower fields to vast deserts, here are 12 photos you wouldn’t guess were taken in Hawaii.
1. Hawaii isn’t all tropical rainforests – the Ka’u desert is an incredible expanse of lava flows, volcanic ash and sparse vegetation.
11. This beautiful Japanese Buddhist temple doesn’t look like it belongs in Hawaii, probably because it is a replica of a 900-year old temple in Japan.
