Category: Hawaii Culture & Happenings

Mana Ai is a small business located in Kaneohe, part of the ancient Koolaupoko district of Windward Oahu. Mana Ai provides sustainably-grown taro products to consumers in Hawaii and around the world. Sustainable agriculture and resource management were vital to the success of the first Polynesians to arrive in the Hawaiian Islands many hundreds of […]

The Manoa Chinese Cemetery is steeped in history, tradition, and a spiritual connection to revered ancestors. For most Hawaii visitors, strolling through a graveyard is probably not the first thing to come to mind when planning a Hawaii vacation. But the Manoa Chinese Cemetery isn’t gloomy. It’s solemn, but not grim. There are many things […]

It’s a tradition around the world for adventurers and vacationers to return home bearing gifts for loved ones. Red Pineapple on Oahu is the perfect stop for visitors to find unique, Hawaii stocking stuffers and jaw droppers for the holidays. With two locations on Oahu, is a local, family-owned and operated business and brand. Founder […]

The 140-year saga of the Falls of Clyde appears to be reaching a happy turning point. Hawaii’s historic but deteriorated merchant ship, built in Scotland in 1878, will be returned to its original berth-place. Port Glasgow, Inverclyde will welcome the ship home in the spring of 2019. In maritime speak, she’s “rolling home”. She is […]

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 […]

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 […]

As Kakaako continues to gentrify and grow skyward, the entire zip code has become known for its Kakaako murals, an ad-hoc gallery of large scale murals created by accomplished artists from all over the world. The former industrial district was once plagued by the indecipherable scribblings of graffiti taggers common in cities everywhere. But as […]

After what was arguably the most exciting Super Bowl in NFL history, it’s interesting to take a look at Hawaii’s unique culture of Hawaii sports fans and fandom. Our geographical isolation out here in the Pacific makes it impractical, if not impossible to field a major-league sports franchise. There have been professional games played here. […]

Rail transit is a hot-button issue in Honolulu. But railroads on Oahu have a much longer and richer history than the current, decades-long struggle to bring the rails to the city. Tucked into a sleepy community on the Ewa Plain near Kapolei, in a quiet neighborhood bustled only by the roar of jetfighters overhead and […]

Movies filmed on Oahu feature wow-worthy scenery, lush tranquility, and an edge of natural drama.  It’s no surprise to me that so many famous movies have been filmed in Hawaii. The gorgeous scenery and crystal-clear water can transport you to fictional worlds full of wonder.  Are you dreaming of a vacation in paradise? Or are […]

While museums probably aren’t the first thing that you think about when you think of Hawaii, there are many museums to explore here. You will see exhibits nothing like you will see back home because of Hawaii’s unique art, culture, and history. This week, I decided to go to Bishop Museum because I wanted to […]

I’ve always loved history. Now that I live in Hawaii, I love learning about all of the historical events that happened here. If you want to learn a little bit more about military history, especially World War II history, I highly recommend visiting the USS Missouri Memorial. History of the Mighty Mo History comes alive […]