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Making a Hawaii Vacation Dream Come True

Many people dream of visiting the beautiful islands of Hawaii, saving up their entire lives to make that dream a reality. Of course, it’s never…

No Booze at the Honolulu Zoo

After the recent buzz among staff and visitors, the Honolulu Zoo decided not to implement its newest attraction after all – alcohol. The proposal to…

Unique Finds at Honolulu Farmers’ Market

There’s no doubt that the Honolulu Farmers’ Market has all its bases covered when it comes to fresh, locally-grown and locally-made goods. For the past…

Quench Your Thirst at Waialua Bakery

There’s nothing like a cold beverage to quench your thirst on these windless, voggy days. It had become my mission this weekend on the North…

A Drive Through Oahu’s H-3 Freeway

Although Hawaii’s thousands of miles from the next U.S. state, it’s still somehow proud owner of an interstate freeway. This version, however, is different from…

Hawaii Food: Manju

On to the next mouth-watering chapter of Japanese sweet treats found in Hawaii… Manju! It’s the buttery cousin to those globs of gooey goodness, better…

Dragon’s Teeth Maui: Wahi Pana to Na Kanaka Maoli

You might have heard about a popular landmark on Maui called Dragon’s Teeth. This spot on Maui’s western shoreline is steeped in history and is…

Where is Hawaii Five 0 Filmed: A Fan’s Guide to Oahu

Though Hawaii Five-0 went off the air several years ago, there is still a high demand to see its filming locations. After all, for 10…

What’s So Funny About ‘Funny Girl’?

You wouldn’t expect it, but Hawaii has its own broadway-esque mini culture just minutes from Waikiki at the Diamond Head Theatre. Thespian enthusiasts gather for…

Mālama Meaning in Hawaii

Here’s a word you’ll likely see and hear while in Hawaii: mālama. So before you visit, it’s important to understand mālama’s meaning and importance in…

Mochi Haven: Made in Hawaii Foods

No, this isn’t a mochi on steroids. In fact, this treat abides by most rulebooks but not necessarily the cookbooks. A full-sized strawberry sits comfortably…

Find the Himalayas in Hawaii

Hidden gems would be the most accurate way to describe some of the hole-in-the-wall eateries of Kaimuki. Himalayan Kitchen, however, is among the diamonds in…