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Liliha Bakery Waikiki: A Fresh Take on Old-School Hawaii Dining

For years, Liliha Bakery has been a famous Hawaii landmark. This little bakery and restaurant nestled in the heart of Honolulu’s Liliha neighborhood is famous…

Sounds of Old Hawaii in the Hawaiian Steel Guitar

Oftentimes, a song can trigger old memories or feelings we unknowingly had; whether joyful, somber or unchanging, the revelations can be very telling for us….

Hawaii Helicopter Tours Will Take You to New Heights

An aerial view of the island is a vantage point that is rarely seen by visitors. It’s an uncommon way to explore the landscapes of…

Hawaii MayDay: A Celebration of Lei and Aloha

Have you ever heard of Hawaii Mayday (or May Day)? This is a day celebrating the custom of giving and receiving lei. It occurs each…

Oprah’s Hawaiian Home

Is media mogul Oprah Winfrey really planning on making Hawaii her home? That’s what several websites have been saying. Oprah joked about starting an organic…

Hawaiian Legend in “Stones of Life”

What appears to be a garden of stones near the Waikiki police substation is actually much more than that. Surfers, swimmers, paddlers and beach-goers walk…

Bruce Fisher: Making The Hawaii Connection

Bruce Fisher spends his days telling visitors about Hawaii, but his own first impressions are somewhat hazy. His first visit was when he moved here…

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…

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…

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….

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…