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Once in a Blue Moon
Do you know where the phrase, “Once in a blue moon,” comes from? It comes from the unusual occurrence of having two full moons in…
Manoa Chocolate Factory
Tucked away in Kailua on the island of Oahu you’ll find the Manoa chocolate factory. The brainchild of Dylan Butterbaugh this modest factory is cranking…
Zippy’s ‘Next Stop’ is On Big Island
After an epic surf sesh or hiking adventure in the mountains, there’s no doubt you’ve worked up an appetite. A burger? A plate lunch? One…
OH-OH! Hawaii-Designed Quarter Has Errors
Here’s a big OH-OH! for you: Look closely at the newly unveiled U.S. quarter, depicting the Big Island’s Hawaii Volcanoes National Park. There’s an image…
Ride Kauai Bus When On A Budget
Only in the laid-back nature of Kauai would lawn chairs be used for passengers waiting for the bus. It’s what I love about the island;…
Explore Sea Caves, Tunnels at Sharks Cove
It would take a lot more than a seemingly ominous name to keep people from exploring the deep sea caves and clear blue waters of…
Kayak and Bus Tours Among New Kailua Ban
Forget about that kayak tour to Kailua’s Mokulua Islands or the guided bus ride from town to these sandy windward beaches; a ban on commercial…
Have a Ball! From the Pacific Ocean
The ocean’s full of treasures, and if you look carefully, you’ll find some of these nautical gems washed up on the beaches – seashell, sea…
Ted’s Bakery: Home of the Chocolate Haupia Pie
Ted’s Bakery on the North Shore of Oahu gives an extended meaning to the term, “bakery.” The assortment of glazed pies and frosted pastries never…
Hawaii’s Honu Could Soon Be Hunted, Eaten
This is serious news for the Hawaiian green sea turtle, or honu, as federal fisheries just approved a petition that may allow the species to…
What’s Up with Kauai’s Red Dirt?
Don’t be alarmed if your clothes get stained by Kauai’s infamous red dirt. Consider it an island souvenir from your Hawaii vacation on the Garden…
How Big is the Big Island of Hawaii?
It’s a common question from visitors and even locals: exactly how big is the Big Island of Hawaii? After all, it must be pretty sizable…