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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…

Chinatown and Several Thousand Friends Celebrate the Year of the Rabbit

Chinese New Year Comes in with a Bang! Today is the start of the lunar new year but the big celebration was last weekend in…

Manapua in Hawaii (And The Famous Manapua Man)

Bao buns are having a moment – it seems like they’re appearing all over the mainland at all different kinds of restaurants. But Hawaii has…

Take a moonlit hike in Hawaii

Guided hikes let you experience the Hawaii islands after dark. We met the Sierra Club Kauai group at Haena Beach Park on Kauai’s north shore…

Holidays in Hawaii: the same and different

“Do you celebrate the same holidays in Hawaii as we do in the states?” asked a potential visitor. The answer is both “yes” and “no.”…

Hawaii Coconut Harvest

Coconuts line the beach in Hawaii, tossed by the winter waves. It is not unusual to see coconuts floating in the waters near the shore…

Rare views on Kauai Island in Hawaii

Etched into the cliffside of Kauai, the narrow Kalalau trail clings to an oceanic ridge, bestowing ethereal views to all who travel along her ancient…

St Andrew’s Cathedral Honolulu has Royal Roots

Hawaii is full of eye-catching cathedrals and churches. The islands’ missionary history and architectural trends mean that there’s a lot to see and learn about…

Festival of Lights Christmas Boat Parade in Hawaii

The Festival of Lights Christmas Boat Parade is a unique chance to experience holiday magic, Hawaii style! Many homes decorate for the holidays in Hawaii,…

Kawaiahao Church: See ‘Westminster Abbey of the Pacific’

Seeing Hawaii’s churches is a unique and inspiring activity to do during your vacation. And Kawaiahao Church in Honolulu should top your list – learn…