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Chicago’s Aloha Poke pokes the bear
The recent “Aloha Poke” uproar shows that true aloha cannot be bought or sold. Let’s unpack what has become another social media culture war. And name some of the best poke places on Oahu. The Hawaii fresh fish staple has been embraced all over the world. It’s been adapted and interpreted by chefs in a…
Read MoreHurricane Tips for Visitors to the Hawaiian Islands
If you’re visiting the Hawaiian Islands here’s some helpful information and resources to keep you informed in case of a hurricane emergency. As Hurricane Lane approaches Hawaii, officials have sounded the call for preparations and vigilance from agencies, businesses, and residents and visitors. Though Hurricane Lane’s path is uncertain, it is clearly on the way…
Read MoreKilauea Volcano eruption continues, coverage falls off
The Kilauea Volcano eruption in the East Rift Zone of the Puna District on the island of Hawaii dominated the news cycle here and around the world for a few days. But the news cycle moved on as inexorably as the lava flow itself. The eruption remains as spectacular and calamitous as it was on…
Read MorePerseid Meteor Shower over Hawaii
The annual Perseid Meteor Shower will take place in the skies over Hawaii over the weekend. On the nights of August 11-12 and 13-14, up to 200 meteors per hour will streak across the heavens in the most anticipated meteor shower of the year. . The astronomical observatories at Mauna Kea on Hawaii Island and…
Read MoreDiscover Capitol Modern: A New Era for the Hawaii State Art Museum
Today we’re talking about the Hawaii State Art Museum, which recently introduced its new name: Capitol Modern. This is a great place for anyone to visit in Honolulu. We typically recommend it if someone is looking for something free, easy, and out of the sun. But really, you should include it in your Oahu vacation…
Read MoreMagic in the mountains
Hawaii’s beaches are its main visitor attraction. But to truly experience the breadth of Hawaii’s beauty, you have to also head for the hills, to be in Hawaii’s mountains. The magnetic appeal of Hawaii’s crystal-clear waters and white (and black) sand beaches draws visitors from all over the globe. On any sunny day throughout the…
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