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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…

The Love Story of Naupaka

Let’s discover the romance behind Naupaka, a common Hawaii plant with a not-so-common story. There’s a story hidden in everything around us, and like many…

Like It or Not, Coqui Frogs Call to All

ko-KEE-ko-KEEEEEEE ko-KEEE-ko-KE…Coqui frogs are usually the size of a quarter, but females can get twice as big. Appropriately named after its high-pitched mating call, the…