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Don’t Be a Statistic. Be Safe in Hawaii

Upon meeting a lady who just moved here from Florida, I asked her how she liked Hawaii so far. The pleasant version of her response…

Diving Deeper into the Northwestern Hawaiian Islands

Every year, a local social studies teacher asks his students, “What do you think the largest city in the world is?” And every year, he…

Hawaii Food: Arare

Hawaii’s got a very mixed bag when it comes to the types of snacks we love, thanks to the many cultures that have made the…

Volcanic Fog Equals VOG

Sometimes our view of the beautiful mountain ranges in Hawaii can get a bit hazy, particularly when volcanic fog, or vog, is in town. It’s…

Hotel Sitters Help Parents Get Hawaii Date Nights

With our calm beaches and kid-friendly attractions (like the new elephant exhibit at the Honolulu Zoo!), Hawaii is the perfect family vacation getaway. Parents, however,…

Drinking Coconut Water in Hawaii

The sweeping shots of Hawaii’s scenic beaches and mountains are a staple of the television programs filmed in HAwaii. But often it is a small…

Purple Power: Acai in Ha-wai-i

It’s the oh-so famous Brazilian berry that packs a punch as a modern-day superfood. Acai (ah-sigh-EE) is known for the dark purple colors it leaves…

First Family Awaits President in Hawaii

It doesn’t snow in Hawaii. It “snowbamas.” And with it being that time of year again, Christmas in the islands gets decorated with Secret Service…

Sent With Aloha: Rare Hawaii Postage Stamps

Everyone’s a collector of some sorts, whether we realize it or not. Pokemon cards, recipes or bottle caps get stashed away somewhere in a box…

Kicking Off Your Shoes: Understanding the Aloha Spirit

When you arrive in Hawaii, one of the first things you’ll notice is that many people are barefoot. This is because it is a common…

The Latest on Kalaupapa: A Rare Inside Look

The names of the 8,000 leprosy patients who lived and died at Kalaupapa will be brought to life with a memorial in their honor. It…

Beach Bums Get the Rum!

Being practically bottle-fed on Zeppelin and Hendrix, it’s safe to say that I love rock and roll. So when I was invited to attend a…