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Cherry Blossoms in Hawaii

‘Tis the season when cherry trees bloom brightly throughout Hawaii, casting a warm pink hue over streets and neighborhoods. The delicate flowers thrive in Wahiawa…

Where Hawaiian Royalty Were Born

Did you know that you can visit the actual place where ancient Hawaiian chiefs were born? Located in Oahu’s Waialua district, Kukaniloko Birthstones is one…

What to Know About Hawaii’s ʻŌhiʻa Lehua Tree

ʻŌhiʻa Lehua is one of Hawaiiʻs most important trees, as its past is interwoven with so much history, and its beauty represents so much of…

Surfing Waimea River Mouth

Just across the way from the famous Waimea Bay – where The Eddie big wave invitational happens – surfers ride a different kind of wave;…

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…