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The Hawaiian Kanak Attack

It’s as much of a tradition on Thanksgiving as turkey and usually leaves you pinned to the couch in a horizontal position, snoring. The kanak…

Lost and Found Hawaii – Can You Get Your Missing Stuff Back?

Have you ever had that sick feeling in the pit of your stomach after losing something valuable? Or, even worse, getting something stolen? Unfortunately, there…

Traveling on a Budget? Don’t ‘Rent-A-Wreck’

We knew renting from an “affordable car rental company” would be a gamble. With a website boasting a daily rate of $12.95, we figured it’d…

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…