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Hawaii winter weather returns
Each year, usually in mid-December, a weather system moves over the islands of Hawaii bringing thunderstorms, lightning, (relatively) cold temperatures, and high winds. Hawaii winter…
Hawaii sunrise views – from the sea
There is nothing on Earth more certain than the fact that the sun will rise. We’ll submit that it is equally certain that Hawaii sunrise…
Volcano goddess Pele on Oahu
Hawaii residents and visitors from abroad flock to Hawaii Island, the Big Island, to witness eruptions at the Mauna Loa Volcano. Thousands of images and…
My Easy Maui Vacation Suggestions
The HAT Blog is back at the home office in Honolulu after a delightful week with the in-laws on Maui. I didn’t actually do a…
Maui vacation tips from a local
We here at the HAT Blog have been on Maui for a few days for a 7-night stay with visiting family. Thus far, things have…
Where’s the meat in Hawaii? The Livestock Tavern
We don’t often write about restaurants here but very often we’re asked where to get locally sourced meat. This is mostly because we tend to…
Is Oahu Overcrowded and too “touristy”? | The Pros and Cons about staying on Oahu Island
Aloha Bruce and Yaling Fisher look into the question of “is Oahu overcrowded?” on this latest episode of the , and they start of by…
Hawaii Golf: a tale of two “munis”
A Hawaii golf adventure is a dream for many, and it’s one reason we occasionally write about Hawaii golf courses here on the HAT Blog….
Black Shamrock Tavern: Hawaii’s newest Irish pub
Hawaii’s newest Irish pub, Black Shamrock Tavern, opens fittingly on Saint Patrick’s Day, March 17, 2022. It is the newest iteration of an Irish pub…
Ocean Safety tips for big wave season in the pandemic
2022 roared into Hawaii under a “Kona low” weather system that darkened skies (and lit them up with lightning) and caused severe flooding in multiple…
Nuuanu Valley: Hawaiian history in the hills
Nuuanu Valley on Oahu is one of the most historically significant neighborhoods (or collection of neighborhoods) in all of Hawaii. Its importance goes back to…
Hawaii small town Holidays
We’re right in the heart of Hawaii Holiday Season , and the snow-covered small-town Christmas commercial trope is airing pretty much every second of every…