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Whale Watching and Dinner along the Na Pali Coast of Kauai
It is whale season in Hawaii and a great way to see them is from a boat. Cruising on the Blue Dolphin—a 63 foot catamaran—I’m…
Aloha Tower Marketplace In Hawaii: A Mixed Review
You can’t help but notice the handsome stone tower that used to be the control tower for all boats in and out of Honolulu Harbor…
Menehune: Hawaii’s Most Elusive People
Legendary creatures called Menehune (pronounced meh-neh-HOO-neh) weave a charming spell throughout the Hawaiian Islands. These dwarf-like expert builders may have built some of Hawaii’s largest…
While in Hawaii: Go Fish!
Hawaii is renowned for excellent sea fishing, with Hawaii charter fishing available, but did you know there’s freshwater fishing to be had as well? Catch…
Heritage Hawaiian Jewelry
Hawaiian Jewelry: A Lesson in Beauty and History I’ve always loved bracelets. They are my favorite pieces of jewelry because they are so noticeable when…
Artworks of Hawaii Wood
The unusual trees of Hawaii are stunning in their size and variety (not to mention the ability to grow flowers). The wood of these trees…
Traditional Hawaiian Farming
Step back in time nearly 800 years, when Waikiki Beach was a rocky shoreline and the surrounding areas were a marshy wetland ideal for growing…
Hawaii Local Grindz: Fatboys
Save money on food by eating like a local on your Hawaii vacation.* You might expect generous portions at a place called “Fatboys” and you’d…
The Best Botanical Gardens in Kauai
Want to see the best botanical gardens Kauai offers? This lush island is home to some of the most beautiful plant life in the world….
Call Them Carp, Koi, or Just Fancy Fish….
There Is So Much More Than Meets the Eye, As I Learned Honolulu hosts an annual Koi show, usually in conjunction with the Japan Nishikigoi…
Burial relocation protests in Hawaii
Moving burial locations is always controversial. Plans anywhere to move a cemetery for new construction usually spark protests. But a protest today highlights why moving…
The People’s King in Hawaii
Photo By Menzies Dickson – Hawaii State Archives. Call Number: PP-98-15-018, Public Domain, https://commons.wikimedia.org/w/index.php?curid=12522403 A Hawaiian royal prince stood for election rather than enforce his…