West Side Oahu Not for City Slickers
The only reason I’d imagine visitors wanting to stay on the west side of Oahu would be to get away from the city. It’s more…
Hawaiian History Alive in Makua Valley
You can just feel the mana, or power, when driving by Makua Valley. Even though it’s inaccessible to the public today, the valley is still…
Everything Macadamia at this Fun Store
No trip to the North Shore could be complete without a stop at the Macadamia Nut Farm outlet. For the last 10 years visitors have…
Ancient Hawaiian Sledding
Hawaiian lava sledding is as extreme a sport as it got for ancient Hawaiians. Racing headfirst downhill at speeds of 60 or 70 miles per…
Oui, Bread at a Manoa Boulangerie
There’s a little European-style bakery in the quaint Manoa community called Fendu Boulangerie. A boulangerie is a place that sells bread; fresh-baked bread made of…
Saving the Silversword
On your drive up to Mauna Kea, silversword plants greet visitors eager to get to the top. They’re actually among a list of endangered plants…
Mystery at Moana Hotel
It was a case of the whodunit at the Moana Hotel, where a famous American murder mystery took place more than a century ago. Although…
Kaena: The End of the Road
The road ends at Kaena, where a grassy mountainside landscape greets the boundless white sand beach below. Not many people venture this far into the…
A Dash of Cinnamon’s
Cinnamon’s Restaurant puts a unique twist on pancakes. Serving more than just an original short stack, the eatery entices hungry customers with pancakes inspired by…
Hele On Kakaako
From Kailua to Kakaako – another Hele On Cyclovia shindig rolls on over to the south side of Oahu. In an effort to promote safe…
Oahu Farmers Markets
Over the past decade, farmers markets have taken the “Buy Local” mantra by storm. In Hawaii, there’s at least one market a day on each…
Join the Line at Oahu’s Morning Glass Coffee + Cafe
On days when you have extra time to kill, head over for a delicious breakfast and beverage from Morning Glass Coffee + Cafe in Manoa….