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Love the Ukulele? Your Day is Here!
There’s just something about the sweet sound of an ukulele that says, “Hawaii.” Maybe it’s the humble strum of the strings. Maybe it’s the simple,…
Maui’s Weird Dancing Rules
In Hawaii, there are four county governments: the City & County of Honolulu (Oahu), Kauai County, Hawaii County (Big Island), and Maui County (Maui, Molokai,…
A Day in the Heart of Manoa Valley
For most Waikiki visitors, the jagged ridgeline of Manoa Valley is merely the pleasant green backdrop of a vacation in paradise. But Manoa offers treasures…
Our Favorite 5 Famous Songs About Hawaii
Whether you are traveling the islands or simply daydreaming about a vacation, there’s one thing to instantly put you in an Aloha state of mind:…
Need a Cab?
I take a lot of cabs. As a professional musician who lives in town, I find it easier than battling traffic, finding and paying for…
5 Best Dive Bars Waikiki: Our Top Picks
Looking for the best dive bars Waikiki offers? Here’s the best from a true expert! Waikiki Dive Bars For many of us who work in…
Palaka in Paradise
Before there were aloha shirts, there was palaka. The plaid-print cloth from England had been sewn into work shirts for plantation laborers, quickly becoming synonymous…
Bruddah IZ, Forever in Our Hearts
Bruddah IZ was one of Hawaii’s most influential and famous musicians. Many Hawaii visitors are familiar with his beautiful “Over the Rainbow / Wonderful World,”…
Bruddah IZ Takes Us Somewhere ‘Over the Rainbow’
Bruddah IZ was one of those singers who could easily light up a room with his melodic voice; he added color to the world with…
July 4th Fireworks and happenings in Hawaii
4th of July on Oahu: Honolulu Independence Weekend Parade- Sunday, July 1st there will be a parade beginning at Saratoga Rd./Kalakaua Ave., to Queen Kapiolani…
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 Luau Traditions
Many people book luaus for their Hawaiian vacations knowing relatively nothing about the traditions. They really are a genuine way to experience old Hawaii, because…