Chelsea Kauai is a huge believer that one should live simply and explore often, and she has her own approach to achieving this goal. Unlike most travel bloggers, who are constantly flaunting their lavish lifestyle, Kauai is embracing a more mindful approach to travel.
Kauai was born and raised in Hawaiʻi, and her approach to travel is inspired by the island culture she grew up in. She’s now a successful Instagram influencer with 1.2 million followers under her belt, but getting there hasn’t been easy.
The life she thought she was going to live fell apart after she dropped out of architecture school, and she did everything from selling jewelry to working at a grocery store before finding her path.
“At the time my life felt like a failure – a former academic high achiever who fell off the wagon somewhere. I knew I wanted the freedom to create my own hours, to spend time outside, and to impact the world in a positive way,” she wrote on her official website.
Despite feeling lost, she kept focusing on her passions, such as diving, hiking, and sharing photos from her adventures on social media. As the power of social media started growing, so did Kauai’s Instagram page, and her side hustle eventually became a full-time job. She went on to collaborate with many major brands over the years, and she’s using her platform to promote the art of mindful, eco-friendly travel.
