The Byodo-In Temple
The Byodo-In Temple is located at the Valley of the Temples Memorial Park in Kaneohe. It was first established on June 7, 1968 to commemorate…
Likeke Falls – Easy Hike off the Beaten Path
Looking for a Hawaii hike that feels “off the beaten path” but still is easy to complete? You should check out Likeke Falls on Oahu!…
Hawaii Boxing Day is a Blast!
The day after Christmas is celebrated as Boxing Day in the United Kingdom. Here in Hawaii, December 26 is also celebrated but it’s because boxes…
Mele Kalikimaka – Christmas in Hawaii with Shaka Santa
Christmas in Hawaii is always a great idea! Just ask Shaka Santa (or the many residents who celebrate the Holiday season in the islands)! “Mele Kalikimaka,”…
Oahu Cemetery Sparks Reflection
I’m not, by nature, a morbid person. I am, however, an avid history buff. I’m also a rabid baseball fan, and I live across the…
Princess Kaiulani at Ainahau in Waikiki
With the recent release of the fictional biography Barbarian Princess, controversy surrounding the legacy of Princess Victoria Kaiulani has swirled in Hawaii. Many groups have…
Hawaii Vacation Creates Shangri La
One of my favorite places in Hawaii reopened to tours this week. Shangri La is closed during the month of September each year for conservation…
Hawaii’s Plate Lunch vs. The Primanti Sandwich
On a recent trip to the Pittsburgh area, I resolved to accomplish two things relating to Hawaii-Aloha.com. The first was to find a signature dish…
Manoa Valley Deep in Hawaii History
I expected beaches and water when I came to Hawaii, but I was surprised by the beauty of its mountains. They are so sharp and…
Happy Feet
When I packed for my first trip to Hawaii, I had no idea what shoes to bring. This is not just a girl thing, so…
The Shrimp Truck Treck Tour
When Aloha Bruce asked me to join a group of bloggers, journalists and tech gurus on a journey to Oahu’s North Shore for tour of…
Off The Beaten Path Hawaii Oahu Adventures
Have you considered going off the beaten path in Hawaii, especially Oahu? Read this first! Off The Beaten Path Hawaii Oahu: Is It Worth it? …