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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…

Hawaii Shark Attacks: How Likely Are They & How to Avoid Them

According to Hawaiian oral tradition, Hawaii shark attacks were most common during the late summer and fall months, or, as they put it, “when the…

Da Kine Canine Festival

Cat lovers visiting Hawaii get to tickle their fancies with a festival of viral cat videos. Dog lovers, on the other hand, get a festival…

Kapaa, One of the Nation’s Prettiest Towns

It had been a while since I have visited Kapaa, so on a recent trip to Kauai, I made it a point to stop by…

Delicious Kauai Pie at The Right Slice

Looking for the best Kauai pie? Check out The Right Slice, which serves up slices of tropical goodness to customers from near and far.  Kauai…

Watch Out for Fireworm in Hawaii

Fireworms are the centipedes of the sea.  And with that said, it’s best to avoid the little ocean critters as much as possible. Simply touching…

Lovin’ Lu Lu’s Waikiki

There are three things I really like about Lu Lu’s Waikiki. 1- You can walk in with sand on your feet and salt in your…