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Fishing the Kona Coast

Recently, the Freuchte family signed up for a full day of charter fishing with Kona Family Fishing Charters. Kermit, his wife Ann and son Jack…

A Hankering for a Haute Dog

After a work meeting in downtown Honolulu, I had a hankering for a hot dog. Not wanting to settle for just any run of the…

Kapiolani Park Wears Many Hats

The vast open space at the foot of Diamond Head Crater is always packed with action – from soccer and rugby games to family picnics…

Enjoy Surrounding Beauty at Waikiki Walls

You can’t miss “The Wall” in Waikiki. It’s almost as prominent as the Duke statue a couple blocks west on Kalakaua and protrudes into offshore…

Sharks Lurk Hawaiian Waters

I came across an online forum asking if there are sharks in Waikiki. To my surprise, a few people answered: “No,” when in actuality, sharks…

Hawaii MayDay: A Celebration of Lei and Aloha

Have you ever heard of Hawaii Mayday (or May Day)? This is a day celebrating the custom of giving and receiving lei. It occurs each…

Oh, Hello! Ohelo Berries in Hawaii

Unlike the poisonous berries Katniss Everdeen uses to outsmart the Capitol in The Hunger Games, ohelo berries are far from deadly. In fact, they’re quite…

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…