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Eat like a local: Tamura’s Fine Wine & Liquors

For Hawaii visitors looking for truly “local” food and drink, look no further than Tamura’s Fine Wine & Liquors. Certainly, Hawaii offers countless bars, diners,…

Kakaako Mural art enlivens the area

As Kakaako continues to gentrify and grow skyward, the entire zip code has become known for its Kakaako murals, an ad-hoc gallery of large scale…

What Are the Wizard Stones in Waikiki?

I’m always on the lookout for cool things to do in Hawaii (and write about them, too), but it’s not often I come across a…

Where should you stay on the Big Island?

Are you thinking about going to the Big Island? The Big Island is so big and there is so much to do there that the…

National Parks to Offer Free Admission on Three Days This Fall

Our National Parks are treasures. They are places that offer us a chance to truly get away from it all, to learn about history, and…

The 4 best hiking trails for beginners on Oahu

Even if you are not an avid hiker, I think that most people who come to Hawaii will enjoy trying at least one hike. But…

What to do in Hilo for a day

I recently returned from another trip to the Big Island. But there is so much to do there that I am already planning to go…

10 Top Things to Do in Maui for Free

As promised, I’m back this week with another post about free things to do in Hawaii. I’ve been working my way around the Hawaiian islands,…

7 Free Things to Do in Oahu (Besides Going to the Beach!)

The best things in life – and in Hawaii – are free. Watching the changing colors as the sun dips below the ocean, swimming in…

There’s more to the Dole Plantation than just pineapples!

One of the most frequently asked questions I get about Hawaii is whether or not the is worth a visit. Honestly, I could never answer….

Local Style Comfort Food at Side Street Inn

When I go on vacation, I don’t want to eat at the same types of places I frequent at home. I want to eat local…

Kahuku Farms: Oahu’s Farm-to-Table Cafe

One thing that I love about being a blogger is that I get to constantly go out and try new things here in Hawaii. But…