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Taste of Summer: Li Hing Pickled Mango

Peter Piper picked a peck of pickled mango. Oh, how I wish I was Peter Piper right about now. For weeks, I’ve been trying to…

Teriyaki Spam? Can!

Breaking News: Spam now made in teriyaki flavor. LOL. You might have done one of several things after reading that sentence. Squealed with excitement while…

Big Island Cookies: Hilo’s Sweet Spot

No trip to Hilo is complete without getting some Big Island cookies and candies. These delicious concoctions are available at Big Island Candies, right in…

Watch Out for Wana!

Lets just say, if you see a reef full of black sea urchins (like the ones pictured above), you probably want to avoid getting near…

Mochi Haven at Two Ladies Kitchen

Join us as we visit Two Ladies Kitchen on Hawaii Island. It’s a Hilo treasure that will win your heart (via your taste buds). The…

50 Years of Polynesian Cultural Center

Happy 50th birthday to the Polynesian Cultural Center! More commonly known as PCC, the Mormon-church-owned center attracts thousands of visitors ever year – over 30 million…

Exploring Hawaiian Bamboo Groves

Hawaii, known for its myriad landscapes, promises a journey of vibrant contrasts. One moment, you’re treading along a secluded forest trail, and the next, you…

Hidden Reservoir in Nuuanu

If you’ve ever hiked the trail to Pauoa Flats, it is likely you’ve seen the Nuuanu Reservoir right below the lookout. A 20-foot-dilapidated tower and…

Magical Na Pali Coast

It doesn’t take a national travel listing to tell me how simply breathtaking Kauai’s Na Pali Coast really is. TripAdvisor added this magical place to…

Celebrating the Birthday of a Hawaiian Queen

Every year, Hawaii celebrates the birthday of its only queen and last reigning monarch with a day of festivities. Song, dance and cultural demonstrations take…