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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….

Bruddah IZ, Forever in Our Hearts

Bruddah IZ was one of Hawaii’s most influential and famous musicians. Many Hawaii visitors are familiar with his beautiful “Over the Rainbow / Wonderful World,”…

Legend of the Laie Lady

Have you heard of the Laie Lady? She’s that restless soul who roams Laie town in search of her husband and son. Recognized by a…

Fun Facts About Humpback Whales

The great migration to Hawaii has begun for the ocean’s most acrobatic whales – the humpback whales (or Kohala in Hawaiian). Between November and March,…