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Krazy for Kauai Kookies

Kauai Kookie is one of the most creative kookie kompanies in Hawaii. They put a unique spin on typical cookie recipes, using local ingredients and…

Mokuleia Beach – Oahu’s Spot for Seclusion

Today, let’s visit Mokuleia Beach, one of Oahu’s most scenic and secluded beaches. Mokuleia Beach Seclusion. That’s the best word to describe one of my…

Late Night Dining in Hawaii

Call it the midnight munchies or just plain hunger, but sometimes that pang in your stomach hits when most everyone is asleep – including the…

Snow + Lava = Big Island Loving

Big Island residents are used to chit chatting over topics of snow and lava; after all, it’s these phenomenons that make the island one of…

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…