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Poi to the World

Along with the chocolate-covered mac nuts and Kona coffee that visitors might bring back as Hawaiian souvenirs, it is very likely they will be taking…

What Happened to Bella Mia?

Sadly, my favorite Italian restaurant went from Bella Marvelous to Bella Missing in what seemed like a matter of months. We returned to the cute…

Mokulele to Fly to Waimea

It will be easier to experience the simplicity of Waimea with a new direct route from Kahului, Maui. The route will be via Mokulele Airlines,…

Poi: An Iconic American Food?

Poi has always received reactions as mixed as the very bag it’s sold in. Some swear by this Hawaiian staple, while others swear to never…

Chasing Waterfalls

Despite what the 90s hip-hop group TLC might have told us about not chasing waterfalls, I’m here to remind you of the exact opposite. Go…

Coffee in Kalaheo

Kauai’s coffee shop scene is quite the opposite of Oahu, where there’s a Starbucks or Coffee Bean on every other block. Instead, Kauai strays away…

Where Will Kakaako Murals Go?

When the Kakaako area of Oahu gets its new boutique shopping area in a few years, what will happen to all the cool murals we…

Lanikai Juice Found Beyond the Kailua Town

Despite the name, Lanikai Juice can be found in two other areas of Oahu. There’s one on the North Shore, as well as another in…

Appreciating Hawaii’s Public Art

Oftentimes, the intricate beauty of statues, sculptures and other forms of artwork get overlooked. Either they blend in with their surroundings, or they’re situated in…

A Cottage By the Sea

As one of Oahu’s first smalltime boutiques, Cottage By the Sea continues to follow its original intent from humbled beginnings – to bring together the…

Ambassadors of Aloha: The Waikiki Beach Boys

Who were the Waikiki Beach Boys? They were surfing pioneers of a bygone era, who helped revitalize an ancient aquatic sport once hampered under European…