Updates for Malaekahana Camping
Have you ever heard of Malaekahana State Recreation Area on Oahu? This is a fantastic spot to enjoy a quiet beach, great scenery, and (when…
Meet Mythical Guardians in Hawaii
Two lion-dogs stand guard at the entrance to Hamilton Library, located on the University of Hawaii at Manoa campus. I walked past them every day…
Historic Japanese Fountain at Kapiolani Park
A vintage postcard can speak a thousand words about the history of a place or an era. I came across one online from 1926 that…
Holoholo: A Day in Hawaii With No Plans
“Come, we go holoholo!” In Hawaiian, holoholo means “to cruise.” This can be an actual boat cruise, or to cruise around in a car or…
Honoring Hawaii Heiau, And Where to See Them On Oahu
The rocks of Ulupo Heiau continue to keep their ancient vigil, as new sets of hands maintain their massive formation. Heiau are traditional places of…
Kauai Loves Elvis
Kauai has a love affair with Elvis Presley. He wasn’t just the King of Rock ‘n Roll; to them, he was (and still is) the…
Boosting Immunity While Traveling
No one wants to spend their vacation being sick, but that’s oftentimes what happens when traveling. Airports and airplanes are filled with germs and viruses…
Mount Waialeale: Kauai’s Rainy Treasure
Everyone knows to plan for rainfall when they visit Kauai. But did you know that it’s home to one of the wettest places on Earth?…
Molokai Has A Distinct Shape
What do you think the shape of Molokai resembles? Some say it looks like a wooden shoe, while others think the island resembles a fish….
Sledding Down ‘Island Snow’
Flying to Hawaii to escape the bone-chilling, negative-degree weather back home? Hawaii winter is by far much warmer than anywhere on the mainland, and if…
Aunty Hawaii: Ohana Goes Beyond Bloodline
Wondering about Aunty Hawaii, and why you’ll hear so many locals call people Uncle & Aunty? You’ve come to the right place! Aunty & Uncle…
The Circle of Life at Honolulu Zoo
Just several months ago, the Honolulu Zoo welcomed baby Pumbaas into the world; now, they’ve got little Simbas running around. Three precious lion cubs came…