King’s Village: tribute or trite?
A Waikiki shopping center recalls Hawaii’s royal past in architecture and action. King’s Village looks like a castle complex lined with shops. Along the walls,…
Hawaii breakfast hotdog
Sure, you can get bacon, ham or sausage with breakfast in Hawaii. But the menu also includes spam and often hot dogs. Not just any…
What to Do With Old Lei: Honoring Tradition in Hawaii
If you’re lucky enough to receive a lei while in Hawaii, you’ll soon be left with a strand of withering flowers. So, many visitors wonder…
What to Do With Old Leis: Honoring Tradition in Hawaii
If you’re lucky enough to receive a lei while in Hawaii, you’ll soon be left with a strand of withering flowers. So, many visitors wonder…
Tattoos and Paradise
Many who travel to Hawaii come with the intent of getting tattooed while visiting. Hawaii’s tattooing roots run deep and it is a wonderful lifetime…
Hawaii shave ice vs. snow cones
To the untrained eye, shave ice and snow cones may appear to be one and the same: frozen treats topped with colorful syrups, beckoning on…
Hawaii haupia
Haupia, a traditional Hawaiian dessert, is more than just a culinary delight; it’s a symphony of flavors and textures, a testament to the ingenuity of…
In Hawaii, “A- B- C is easy as 1-2-3 “
A song to get in your head during your Waikiki vacation. And it’s a GOOD thing. I think I’ve heard all the jokes about the…
Busting a Hawaiian Myth
Have you heard the story about Mark Twain and “The Grand Canyon of the Pacific”? If you think you know the real story, read on….
Celebrate Friday with fireworks in Hawaii
Of all the attractions available in Waikiki, one of the most popular is the free fireworks display each Friday evening from the Lagoon at the…
Hawaii pidgin: WHAT did he say?
“Choke spinner dolphins playing in Waimea Bay.” If you’re not from Hawaii, you may see this online, which may sound like a direction to abuse…
Visit Hawaii to cool off?
Sunny Hawaii beach scenes warm the soul on cold mainland winters. But triple-digit summer temperatures may have you looking at a Hawaii vacation for relief…