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Don’t Be Fooled By Illegal Hawaii Vacation Rentals

There’s nothing like the privacy of a charming bed and breakfast to round out your dream vacation. Hawaii B&B’s take you out of the city…

Quest for the Best Pineapple Fried Rice

My search for the best pineapple fried rice began a few years ago when our favorite Thai restaurant in Manoa closed for good. They had,…

Ouch! Portuguese Man-O-War

I still remember the very first time I got stung by a Portuguese man-o-war. I was six, wearing my favorite polka-dot one piece, and having…

A Hawaii for Backpackers

Backpacking is a way of life, a culture – if you will – that incorporates minimalism with resourcefulness, survival with flexibility. It’s traveling with just…

Blow Your Mind at a Hawaii Blowhole

One of our favorite sights to see in Hawaii is a blowhole. These magnificent wonders display the power of the ocean, set against a beautiful…

Pipipi Snails Hang Out on Hawaii’s Rocky Shorelines

Peter Piper picked a peck of pickled… pee-pee-PEE? Probably one of the easiest Hawaiian words to pronounce, pipipi sounds as phonetically as it looks. They’re…

A Peaceful Escape to Kahana Bay

All is quiet at beautiful Kahana Bay, where the surrounding valley shelters this section of Oahu from any disturbances. Located on the northeastern side of…

Signs to Look For at the Beach

Before you jump into a Hawaii beach – or any beach, for that matter – be sure to check for any advisory signs posted along…

Lychee in Hawaii

Lychee is truly a “gift for a joyful life,” as it’s translated from Chinese. You know, that small, prickly red fruit that you see growing…

Try a Puka Dog

If puka means “hole” in Hawaiian, then what’s a puka dog? It’s actually a hot dog that’s been completely revolutionized into one with a HOLE…

Paalaa Kai: Waialua’s Hometown Bakery

When you first pull up to Paalaa Kai bakery, it appears to be pretty low-key; no flashing signs like Leonard’s Bakery but rather a modest…

Route 72: Scenic Drive Along O‘ahu’s Shoreline

Hele mai! Come! Take a drive along the rocky coast of Oahu’s southeast shorelines, where there’s a surprise waiting around each bend in the road….