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Hawaii mango season – it’s on
As July approaches, so does the peak of Hawaii mango season. With it comes an endless supply of mango bread, mango chutney, pickled mango, mango…
Hawaii stargazing – bring on the night
The Hawaii summer solstice has come round again (and for everyone in the Northern Hemisphere). Surely many in the Southern Hemisphere will be celebrating the…
Oahu beach reading tips for visitors
Glutted with an overconsumption of news, local, national, and international, I recently surrendered and retreated to the beach to read a book. It was the…
Kilauea Volcano erupts spectacularly – visitor tips
Well, that escalated quickly! Instantly and explosively, Halema’uma’u Crater at Kilauea Volcano in Hawaii Volcanoes National Park on Hawaii Island roared back into the international…
Hawaii hurricane season 2023 – what to know
June has arrived, and with it, so has Hawaii hurricane season. Hurricanes in Hawaii are rare indeed, although tropical cyclones in the Central Pacific are…
Sunny’s Local Grind – local in Waikiki
Sunny’s is a coffee shop and breakfast/lunch joint located on the western “edge of Waikiki”. It’s about a mile and a half from the Honolulu…
Iam Tongi – American Idol, Ambassador of Aloha
Iam Tongi is the new American Idol. With his angelic voice, inspiring backstory, and gift for songwriting, Tongi has captured the hearts of the show’s…
Pauoa Flats Trail – a hike to remember and ponder
Prompted by a conversation with a bar-tending friend who also happens to be a marathoner and avid trail runner, the HAT Blog recently embarked on…
A Visitor’s Guide to Royal Kunia Country Club
Whenever I find myself bogged down from work or overwhelmed with a to-do list, I do what any logical person would: I golf. And my…
Why Hawaii Loves Iam Tongi, American Idol Winner
Though Iam Tongi’s American Idol season is fading into the past, he remains a beloved musician throughout Hawaii and beyond. Let’s take a look at…
‘Iao Valley State Monument and the legend of the ‘Iao Needle
We can now add Iao Valley State Monument on Maui to the short list of popular Hawaii natural attractions that require reservations for nonresidents. We’ll…
Liliha Bakery – an original classic
We wrote about the famous Liliha Bakery here at the HAT Blog a decade ago. We’ve been back many times since, and, frankly, nothing has…