A field guide to the Hawaiian Islands: surfing intel and hiking trails, lifeguards and ecologists, island poetry and natural wonders.
Inside Wildsam Hawai'i, you'll find island stories from prize-winning writers, past and present; a detailed travel plan and profiles of 10 idyllic towns; interviews with watermen, anthropologists, taro farmers and shirt designers; delightful miscellany from the archives and selective recommendations about authentic Hawaiian experiences.
Wildsam is an American travel brand founded in 2012 by Taylor Bruce, dedicated to telling the true stories of places through thoughtfully curated, locally informed guides. Unlike traditional guidebooks that focus solely on tourist attractions, Wildsam’s Field Guides delve into the soul of each destination, offering personal essays, hand-drawn maps, interviews with local experts, and cultural insights.
The brand’s product line includes city-specific guides such as Austin, Nashville, and San Francisco, as well as regional collections like the Desert Southwest and National Parks series. Each guide is designed to be a compact, back-pocket-sized companion, making it convenient for travelers to explore with authenticity and depth.
Wildsam’s approach has garnered recognition from esteemed publications like The New York Times, National Geographic, and Vogue, and has sold over a million copies nationwide. Through its evocative storytelling and commitment to local perspectives, Wildsam continues to inspire travelers to connect more deeply with the places they visit.