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Where’s the meat in Hawaii? The Livestock Tavern
We don’t often write about restaurants here but very often we’re asked where to get locally sourced meat. This is mostly because we tend to…
Hawaii vacation safety tips
We’ve just had a major swell event on Hawaii’s southern shores, so I have to provide some Hawaii vacation safety tips. We’ve seen a series…
Hawaii sports bars: don’t miss your game!
Summer is heating up, and so is the world of professional sports. While a Hawaii vacation is a chance to leave the everyday routine of…
Here’s how I rediscovered the Honolulu Zoo
One of the wonderful things about entertaining visiting family and friends in Hawaii is that it will often lead to activities we might otherwise regard…
Visit the Hidden Kawainui Marsh on Oahu
The Kawainui Marsh State Wildlife Sanctuary in Kailua on Oahu comprises 830 acres. It is the largest freshwater wetland in all of Hawaii and home…
Honolulu’s Exceptional Trees; “Tree Huggers” Here This!
We’ll go out on a limb here and suggest that the kind of tree most commonly associated with Hawaii is the coconut palm. It’s a…
Birding in Hawaii: a birdwatcher’s guide
Hawaii is home to a wide variety of native bird species. Many of them are on the Endangered Species List and some are “critically endangered”….
Waikiki Beach Services: generations of Waikiki Beach Boys
Surf lessons and beach rentals are a major attraction at Waikiki Beach. There are dozens of companies that cater to thousands of Waikiki beachgoers every…
What is a Hawaiian Lomilomi Massage?
If you plan on getting a spa treatment or massage in Hawaii, you’ll likely encounter one popular option: a Lomilomi massage. Though this is a…
Hawaii archaeology made easy
Hawaii is probably not the first place to spring to mind when you encounter to word “archaeology”. That distinction belongs, probably, to places like the…
Hawaii’s peace and quiet
We think it’s fair to say that most people go on a Hawaii vacation, or any vacation, for some peace and quiet. Unless, of course,…
Hawaii’s farmers markets: shopping local on a Hawaii vacation
As Aloha Bruce discussed on a recent Hawaii Vacation Podcast, many Hawaii hotels and resorts have undergone significant renovations and remodels during the deserted days…