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Hey, what’s that green stuff on my rice?

People in Hawaii love to put furikake on rice, especially, and it is a common topping for other foods such as fish or even popcorn….

Musubi: The Snack With SPAM Hawaii Can’t Get Enough Of

SPAM Musubi: convenient, portable, and cheap. Most people love SPAM in Hawaii, and a musubi is the go-to way to enjoy the canned meat. You’ll…

Hike the Judd Trail in Hawaii

Hikers planning a Hawaiian vacation: Put Judd Trail on your agenda I’ve heard people talk about the Judd Trail (AKA Judd Memorial Trail) for almost…

Shoes off in Hawaii

The question is not whether to remove your shoes, but WHERE when your here on a Hawaii Vacation. Most people think of leaving shoes behind…

Falling for Kipu on Kauai

*Editors Note: This trail is on a private property, so please hike at your own risk. And like everything else, take caution when exploring Hawaii’s…

Is Hawaiian a Race: What it Means to Be Hawaiian

Is Hawaiian a race? The answer to this question is complex and requires an understanding of Hawaii’s unique geographical and cultural history. If you’re looking…

The Best Mandoo For You in Hawaii

Mandoo is a popular food in Hawaii that you’re sure to encounter on your vacation here. But what should you expect if you see these…

Shopping at an Outdoor Mall on Kauai

The Kukuiula Village shopping center in Poipu is one of my favorite places in Hawaii to enjoy a leisurely afternoon of shopping and eating; two…

Hawaii’s best beach hotels

Hawaii claims nine spots on a new ranking of America’s Best Beach hotels. While they are all expensive resorts for Hawaii vacations , it is…

Hawaii hosts famous fishing captains

Where better to recover after wresting fish from the harrowing waters of Alaska than Hawaii? Fishing boat captains from the Discovery Channel’s Deadliest Catch seem…