Hoping to see coconuts in Hawaii? Lucky for you, they are everywhere! Washing up on remote or busy beaches, floating in the ocean, or falling on city streets. But there’s more to these tropical delights than meets the eye. Ahead are four things I’ve learned about coconuts since moving to the Islands. There are many […]
Read More→Driving down the bumpy dirt road to Honolua Bay gives one the sense of stepping out of civilization and into another world. The car rocks back and forth, and its passengers resemble popping kernels of corn, thumping and bumping about. It’s almost as if they’re in Disneyland; the car slowly rolls slowly towards steep sea […]
Read More→Discussing the Hawaii pidgin phrase “da kine” reminds me of the many concepts of “Hawaii” that people hold, often without realizing it. For some, Hawaii is the magical island of Bali Hai in South Pacific – a mystical place where time never changes. These people are dismayed when they find that much of Hawaii is […]
Read More→Tantalus & Round Top Drive is a scenic journey with sweeping views of Honolulu and the Pacific Ocean. Come along with us as we explore this historic route. Round Top Drive is About the Journey AND the Destination As the sun sets over the Waianae range, an electric wave of city lights washes across Honolulu […]
Read More→When you see any of the islands of Hawaii from a boat, you get an entirely different perspective than on land. The Na Pali Coast on the island of Kauai is one of the most breathtaking and awe-inspiring natural wonders on Earth. Soaring emerald cliffs plunge dramatically into the turquoise depths of the Pacific Ocean, […]
Read More→A Waikiki shopping center recalls Hawaii’s royal past in architecture and action. King’s Village looks like a castle complex lined with shops. Along the walls, plaques tell the story of the kings who once ruled this island nation. To be honest, I walked past it several times thinking it was the most elaborate Burger King […]
Read More→If you’re lucky enough to receive a lei while in Hawaii, you’ll soon be left with a strand of withering flowers. So, many visitors wonder what to do with old leis. We’re here to help! Before you don your strand of sweet flowers, read this and plan what to do with it once its life […]
Read More→Many who travel to Hawaii come with the intent of getting tattooed while visiting. Hawaii’s tattooing roots run deep and it is a wonderful lifetime reminder of not only the beauty of our islands but the deep cultural heritage of the ancient art of tatau’. There are a few things a visitor should keep in […]
Read More→A song to get in your head during your Waikiki vacation. And it’s a GOOD thing. I think I’ve heard all the jokes about the ABC stores in Waikiki, because I know I made most of them the first few weeks I lived in Waikiki. And my guests started up about by day 1+. Just […]
Read More→“Choke spinner dolphins playing in Waimea Bay.” If you’re not from Hawaii, you may see this online, which may sound like a direction to abuse wildlife. Who would want to strangle innocent dolphins? Are they trespassing and not allowed to play in this bay? Or maybe they’re sick and can’t swallow? This is one example […]
Read More→Sunny Hawaii beach scenes warm the soul on cold mainland winters. But triple-digit summer temperatures may have you looking at a Hawaii vacation for relief from the heat as well. It’s been a hot summer on the mainland, if my Facebook and Twitter streams are to be believed. I see complaints about broken air conditioning, […]
Read More→People in Hawaii love to put furikake on rice, especially, and it is a common topping for other foods such as fish or even popcorn. I suggest you try it when you vacation to the Hawaii Islands. There are different flavors of furikake but they have common ingredients: chopped nori, sesame seeds, dried fish flakes, […]
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