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Staying Connected on Maui

“ACK! No Connection AND I gotta Pay for WiFi!!! How am I to check a very important email from work and my clients?” I hear…

Night Marchers Hawaii: The Feared Spirits of the Islands

If you talk frequently with Hawaiians and Hawaii residents, you’ll soon hear stories of Night Marchers. These feared spirits are said to appear in dark,…

Don’t Take Hawaii Lava Rocks!

It’s one of the prettiest sights you may see during your vacation: Hawaii lava rocks of all shapes and sizes, standing out against the green…

Travel by Trolley in Hawaii

Trolleys are a great way to get around Waikiki. Cheaper than a taxi and less confusing than the bus, they provide a direct link between…

Places to Hang out in West Maui

On my days off from work, you can usually find me hanging out in the historic Lahaina Town at these following locations. These are all…

Hawaii Has Exceptional Trees

A large tree welcomes visitors to the University of Hawaii campus, providing cool shade and the smell of – skunk. Yep, that’s its name: the…

Waikiki’s Historic Hotels Welcome You

In Waikiki there are a few hotels which are historic but unfortunately only the folks with the big bucks get to stay there. However, these…

Tiny Birdies in the Lawn

As with flowers, the variety of birds in Hawaii must be experienced first hand. Seeing a bloom does not convey its aroma, and a picture…

Say “Aloha” to Saimin!

The latest in know your foods in Hawaii: saimin! Or, “How to eat soup with chopsticks.” Saimin is Hawaii history in a bowl. I had…

Flying into Hana Airport

You’ve likely heard of the road to Hana, and maybe you’re considering traveling along the famous route when you’re in Hawaii. But there’s another way…