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Bruddah IZ, Forever in Our Hearts
Bruddah IZ was one of Hawaii’s most influential and famous musicians. Many Hawaii visitors are familiar with his beautiful “Over the Rainbow / Wonderful World,” but there is far more to this beloved icon than this one popular song. Israel Kamakawiwoʻole Bruddah Iz (Israel Kamakawiwoʻole) was a Native Hawaiian who embraced music from an early…
Read MoreLegend of the Laie Lady
Have you heard of the Laie Lady? She’s that restless soul who roams Laie town in search of her husband and son. Recognized by a flowing white gown and long disheveled hair that hides her face, the Laie Lady remains a mystery to all she encounters. People say she’s the spirit of a young girl…
Read MoreWhere is Hawaii Five 0 Filmed: A Fan’s Guide to Oahu
Though Hawaii Five-0 went off the air several years ago, there is still a high demand to see its filming locations. After all, for 10 years the hit CBS drama brought viewers into the most beautiful parts of Hawaii. Now these viewers want to know where is Hawaii Five 0 filmed. Steve’s Home A swooping…
Read MoreMālama Meaning in Hawaii
Here’s a word you’ll likely see and hear while in Hawaii: mālama. So before you visit, it’s important to understand mālama’s meaning and importance in Hawaiian culture. Malama means “to care for and protect.” It’s a widely used term that may be applied to almost any situation, and you can easily discover its many uses…
Read MoreBruddah IZ Takes Us Somewhere ‘Over the Rainbow’
Bruddah IZ was one of those singers who could easily light up a room with his melodic voice; he added color to the world with the hit, “Over the Rainbow/What a Wonderful World,” and brought joy to everyone he met with his jolly self and that overly-contagious smile. Although he’s no longer with us today,…
Read MoreOH-OH! Hawaii-Designed Quarter Has Errors
Here’s a big OH-OH! for you: Look closely at the newly unveiled U.S. quarter, depicting the Big Island’s Hawaii Volcanoes National Park. There’s an image of a lava-spewing volcano, but look closely at the bordering text. Notice anything wrong with that? No, this isn’t one of those classic “What’s Wrong With These” photos you challenge…
Read MoreExamining the Great Seal of Hawaii
The state seal on the mauka side of the Hawaii State Capitol building.
Read MoreLearn to Play Hawaiian Music
The sounds of Hawaii come from all over the islands. You’ll hear it in the calm of the ocean, in the majesty of the mountains and in the gentle breeze of the tropical tradewinds. But nothing shares the spirt of Aloha better than Mele Hawaii, or Hawaiian music. Kumu Alan Akaka performing with his music…
Read MoreHappy Birthday, Amelia Earhart!
Because birthday horoscopes usually include a list of famous people born on that date, we wanted to highlight an upcoming one for July 24th. This happens to be J-Lo’s birthday as well as the French author of The Three Musketeers, Alexandre Dumas’. But one name that stands out is that of American aviator Amelia Earhart.…
Read MoreThe Fourth at Flotilla
Fourth of July in Waikiki attracts thousands to its shore every year, for picnics, barbecues or just a fun day in the sun. Well outside the waves, another kind of party’s taking place on a bunch of boats called Flotilla. It’s become bigger and bigger each year and now seems like something you’d see on…
Read MoreWalking With Madame Pele
I looked Madame Pele (Goddess of Fire) straight in the eyes, and I was the first to blink… Staring into a 2,000-degree moving, bubbling, glowing, molten stream of lava is an amazing experience, and I was able to do this during my recent visit to the Big Island. The Hawaii Island, as it’s also called,…
Read MoreThe Hills Are Alive at Kakaako Waterfront
It’s difficult to imagine that the lush, green rolling hills at Kakaako Waterfront Park used to be mounds of smelly trash. Until the late 1980s, Kakaako served as a municipal landfill; today it’s a place for picnics, barbecues, bodysurfing and – of course – hill sliding. Kakaako Waterfront is known for its forever-rolling hills. Like…
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