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Li Hing Malasada at ‘Iolani Fair

Some of the best ways to experience local Hawaii foods and culture happen at school campuses. After all, schools are hubs of the community. There’s…

Carlsmith & James Kealoha Beach Parks: Hilo’s Four Mile Beach

One of my favorite areas to visit in Hilo is Four Mile Beach. This stretch of shoreline includes Carlsmith and James Kealoha Beach Parks –…

Visiting the House of the Sun

From mauka to makai, Maui has many spectacular places to visit. Haleakala National Park (HNP) is one of those rare gems that encompass it all….

Rainbow Falls Hawaii: Easy to See, Easy to Love

You probably dream of seeing a rainbow in Hawaii, but Rainbow Falls in Hilo is unlike any other rainbow you’ll see. Here, the morning sun…

Hawaii Ha: The Breath of Life

One of the most impactful Hawaiian words is also one of the shortest: Ha. This means breath, but it also means so much more. In…

Not Geico’s Geckos but Hawaii’s Geckos

It’s a typical Friday evening – the sun has just set, and you’re sitting outside on the lanai with a bunch of friends enjoying the…

Ahoy! Find Treasures at Shipwreck Beach Kauai

Have you ever heard of Shipwreck Beach on Kauai? While not much of a wreckage remains, there’s still a lot to love about this Hawaii…

Sweet History of Hawaii Mangoes

Growing up in Hawaii, I was fortunate to have a plethora of island fruits to nibble on. Guavas, mountain apples and liliko’i sustained my sisters…

A Sunset Visit to Hanalei Pier

Hanalei Bay Pier has become a popular and iconic Kauai hangout over the years. Teens cannonball into the waters below, fishermen cast out lures, and…

Maui’s Molokini Magic

Who knew a jealous battle for love in Hawaiian mythology would result in one of the world’s top snorkeling destinations? When fire goddess Pele and…

Navigate Oahu with ‘TheBus’ Apps

Public transportation is oftentimes one of the best ways to getting around when traveling because it’s affordable, convenient and one of the best ways to…

Walk on Hawaiian History at the Old Pali Road

In days of old, foot travel was de rigueur. But even on the small island of Oahu (16-miles wide at its narrowest), it was no…