50 Years of Polynesian Cultural Center
Happy 50th birthday to the Polynesian Cultural Center! More commonly known as PCC, the Mormon-church-owned center attracts thousands of visitors ever year – over 30 million…
Kapaa, One of the Nation’s Prettiest Towns
It had been a while since I have visited Kapaa, so on a recent trip to Kauai, I made it a point to stop by…
Watch Out for Fireworm in Hawaii
Fireworms are the centipedes of the sea. And with that said, it’s best to avoid the little ocean critters as much as possible. Simply touching…
Fishing at Waimea Bay
The ‘Opelu Run: A Celebrated Tradition at Waimea BayEvery year Waimea Bay on Oahu’s North Shore becomes a hotspot for anglers and families who cannot…
Lanikai Juice Found Beyond the Kailua Town
Despite the name, Lanikai Juice can be found in two other areas of Oahu. There’s one on the North Shore, as well as another in…
Jack Johnson’s ‘Got You’
It’s been three years since singer-songwriter-surfer Jack Johnson came up with some new tunes. But his fans understand; he’s been busy being a family man,…
Trade Winds Cool Off the Islands
It’s true when people say that Hawaii’s trade winds are like nature’s air conditioning. As I write this, a cool breeze is gently blowing through…
West Oahu’s Keawaʻula Beach (Yokohama Beach)
You can’t drive a full loop around west Oahu. Kaena Point stands in the way, offering beautiful hiking but no road access between the western…
Everything Macadamia at this Fun Store
No trip to the North Shore could be complete without a stop at the Macadamia Nut Farm outlet. For the last 10 years visitors have…
Kaena: The End of the Road
The road ends at Kaena, where a grassy mountainside landscape greets the boundless white sand beach below. Not many people venture this far into the…
My Picks for Hawaii Vacation Island Combos
If you’re coming to Hawaii for vacation, consider expanding your trip by planning a multi island package. Traveling to two different islands is the best…
Lifeguarded Beaches on Kauai
When visiting Hawaii, you’ll find some of the most breathtakingly-beautiful beaches in the world. But just because they’re beautiful doesn’t mean they’re safe. Kauai, in…