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Sun Protection Tips for Hawaii: Hats, Sunscreen, and More Visitors to Hawaii are often advised to wear a hat and sunscreen to protect themselves from…
Lighting Up the Skies over Lanikai in Hawaii
Moonrise can be a beautiful alternative to Sunrise on Oahu. I have the same conversation over and over with my friends who live on the…
Oahu’s Kaena Point: The End of the Road in Hawaii
One small corner of Oahu is only accessible on foot: Kaena Point. Roads from both directions end at this westernmost edge of the island, making…
Sea shells as souvenirs of a Hawaii vacation
The beautiful Hawaiian beaches include some of the best sand in the world: soft, comfortable, with some variation in size and color of the pebbles,…
Embracing the Asian Influence in Hawaii
You’ve come this far, let me take you a little farther west to Japan a la department stores with a direct link to the Far…
Saddle Road: Hawaii Island’s Best Shortcut
There was a time not too long ago when Saddle Road Hawaii was a forbidden trek: a route banned by car rental companies and shunned…
Bird of Paradise in Hawaii – A Scientific Star
You’ll likely see the beautiful Bird of Paradise in Hawaii. This vibrant, unique flower appears in gardens, farmer’s markets, and artwork. We’ve got some interesting…
Pali Overlook on Oahu is Wonderful and Windy
The Pali Overlook provides a scenic — and windy! — view of the windward side of the island of Oahu. It consistently ranks as one…
Traditional Japanese Tea Ceremony in Hawaii
A tea ceremony with roots in sixteenth century Japan lives on in Hawaii. Visitors may experience the elegance of Chao, the Way of Tea, in…
Kapaa Offers Hiking, Biking, Swimming and Shopping on Kauai
Explore the ancient Royal Coconut Coast in Kauai with a stop at Kapaa Town. Kapaa (pronounced ka pah ah) is on the east side of…
Waimea Elevation: Fun in the Kohala Mountains
If you head north on Hawaii Island (the Big Island), you’ll reach Waimea. This rural area is scenic and charming. And for many, it’s a…
Little Marks Make a Big Difference in Hawaiian Words
Small changes convert “all done” into the Hawaiian word for a skirt worn by female horseback riders. Depending upon where diacritical marks are placed, “pau”…