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A local Happy Hour with a View

Most bars and restaurants offer discounted drink and food selections during that special time of day when working folks want to unwind after work, bend…

Tips to follow before getting a Tattoo in Hawaii

For many, travel inspires the desire to make the experience permanent. No longer the exclusive province of sailors and convicts, or so tattoos have been…

The Honolulu Gastropub Movement

Begun in London, England back in the early nineties, it is a response to a demand for decent dining in a pub environment. It has…

4 Must-See Solo Musicians in Waikiki

[no_feature]Waikiki visitors have myriad entertainment options, and face no shortage of kitschy, charming ensembles warbling out classic Hawaiian songs or slogging through classic rock standards….

10 Must-Have Accessories for Your Hawaii Vacation

Everyone knows the obvious things to bring for their vacation to Hawaii. Things to wear like a bathing suit, walking shoes, sunglasses, maybe an oversized…

This Way To Historic Haleiwa Town

If you’re visiting Hawaii, you’ve got to spend time in Haleiwa Town. This coastal area has the ultimate North Shore, small-town vibes. So step into…

World Class Waves in Southeast Oahu

The island of Oahu is home to a handful of the most famous and iconic surf breaks in the world. The Banzai Pipeline, Waimea Bay,…

The Best North Shore Food Trucks (and Where to Find Them!)

Oahu’s North Shore food trucks have become nearly as famous as the area’s big-wave surfing and laid-back vibes. If you’ve ever driven to the North…

Roseanne Barr Hawaii Farm & the World’s Most Expensive Nuts

Wondering about Rosanne Barr and her Hawaii farm? The TV star owns a 40-acre macadamia nut farm on the Big Island. It has over 4,000…

Haleiwa will always be country

Known as the country of Oahu (and opposite of ‘Town’ a.k.a Honolulu), Haleiwa is a quaint little place on the north shore with a history…

Hawaii First-Timers Tips

Hawaii is an incredibly popular tourist destination, and many people strive to not only vacation in the Islands, but make repeat trips back. Because Hawaii…

Having Hiking Etiquette

A recent hike I did on a narrow rocky trail in Makiki got me thinking a lot about the etiquette of hiking. For instance, who…