Category: Hawaii Travel & Vacation Info

“Aloha kakahiaka, means good morning to you!” That’s a verse from a sweet morning melody many of us learned while growing up in Hawaii. And I thought it’d be the perfect way to help our readers remember this beautiful Hawaiian way of saying, “good morning!” Because I’m not about to sing it, this video should […]

It’s as much of a tradition on Thanksgiving as turkey and usually leaves you pinned to the couch in a horizontal position, snoring. The kanak attack – otherwise known as siesta – is that instance after eating a plateful of grub when…BAM! A wave of sleepiness hits, and your fighting to keep your drooping eyes […]

Have you ever had that sick feeling in the pit of your stomach after losing something valuable? Or, even worse, getting something stolen? Unfortunately, there are no universal lost and found Hawaii offers. After all, the islands aren’t an amusement park or massive resort. But, depending on where you lost your item (or items), there […]

We knew renting from an “affordable car rental company” would be a gamble. With a website boasting a daily rate of $12.95, we figured it’d be one of those “get what you pay for” scenarios. And boy, were we right, as we quickly realized why these cars are nicknamed rent-a-wrecks. Let me preface this by […]

There’s nothing like the privacy of a charming bed and breakfast to round out your dream vacation. Hawaii B&B’s take you out of the city and into the peace-and-quiet of a secluded beach or a tropical forest. Because these quaint cottages offer a more private getaway than most corporate hotel chains, it’s no wonder more […]

Backpacking is a way of life, a culture – if you will – that incorporates minimalism with resourcefulness, survival with flexibility. It’s traveling with just the bare essentials (literally) on your back, in a backpack, wherever you go. And we’re not just talking about hippies and gypsies; backpackers can be anyone who wants to travel […]

The road to Polihale on Kauai’s western shores has its good side and bad side. The good usually means a smooth-sailing drive to the white sand oasis, with minimal bumps and bounce. The bad, however, sends passengers rocketing to the roof of their car with each pothole seeming to get bigger by the mile. I’d […]

“You can never have too much Aloha!” And by that, Wahiawa-born Michael Paz means 365 days of it. Everyday for almost a year, he’s been spreading the island spirit through his creativity as a graphic designer; making an ALOHA-themed graphic on the daily has become as routine as brushing his teeth. In fact, it’s become […]

Many people dream of visiting the beautiful islands of Hawaii, saving up their entire lives to make that dream a reality. Of course, it’s never a guarantee, but the tantalizing thoughts of tan lines, sandy hair and a cool ocean breeze make it all worth it. The story of one man’s dream to visit Hawaii. […]

After the recent buzz among staff and visitors, the Honolulu Zoo decided not to implement its newest attraction after all – alcohol. The proposal to sell beer and wine during weekend lunch hours at the African Savannah area received mixed reactions from the community last month. Because of this, the zoo withdrew its application for […]

On to the next mouth-watering chapter of Japanese sweet treats found in Hawaii… Manju! It’s the buttery cousin to those globs of gooey goodness, better known as mochi, and has become an equally satisfying way to sweeten up life’s palate. Like mochi, manju is also a cake-like pastry made with glutinous rice paste; a few […]

You might have heard about a popular landmark on Maui called Dragon’s Teeth. This spot on Maui’s western shoreline is steeped in history and is a meaningful place for Native Hawaiians.  Let’s learn all about it and discover the beauty of Makaluapuna Point – Maui’s Dragontooth.  Where is Dragon’s Teeth on Maui Dragon’s Teeth is […]