Pearl Harbor is an eye opener. It’s also one of Hawaii’s top attractions. There are graphic photographs, remnants of the attack and stories to be heard from survivors. Don’t be surprised if you shed a tear or two and find yourself suddenly overwhelmed with emotion. I always end up teary eyed…
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July in Oahu means sunflower season in Waialua! Over the years, the sunflower fields at Corteva Agriscience have grown in popularity. Locals and tourists alike flock to the sunflower fields for 10 days to stage their selfies, take cosplay pictures, and practice their photography skills on a beautiful backdrop of the Waianae…
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Aloha history buffs, If Hawaiian history is your thing, don’t hesitate to tour Bishop Museum in Honolulu! Because of Hawaii’s unique history, the collection of historical and cultural items they have on display is mind-blowing. From feathered capes for royalty to ancient octopus-fishing tools, you’ll see artifacts from Hawaii’s history…
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Aloha museum buffs, Pearl Harbor and the USS Arizona Memorial may be the main attraction (and free), but I cannot stop telling everyone that they need to also visit the USS Missouri. Mighty Mo is HUGE. There is so much to see and learn and I found myself imagining young…
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Aloha plane fans! The Pearl Harbor Aviation Museum is for people who are ready to geek out and have their minds blown! If you grew up reading and studying flight magazines growing up, the collection here is sure to wow you. As some of you know by now, I am definitely not…
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Aloha to coffee and chocolate lovers! One of my coworkers (hi, Pat!) suggested I make the drive out to Waialua to check out the old sugar mill. It’s been converted into a coffee and chocolate production with the help of Dole Plantation and it is well worth the drive! Bob…
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Update November 2019: I attended another Mari’s Gardens tour where we got to explore “the back” where all the hydroponic and aeroponic farms are. So worth it especially if you’re into this kind of farming! Aloha travelers, I was invited to attend a tour of Mari’s Gardens – Hawaii’s largest…
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Pearl Harbor’s #1 attraction is a visit to the USS Arizona Memorial. The Memorial straddles the original USS Arizona, sunken in the harbor’s depths ever since the attack on Pearl Harbor on December 7, 1941. Since the Pearl Harbor National Memorial is run by the National Park Service, the movie…
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Byodo-In Temple is one of those places that will calm your heart and lift the anxiety from your shoulders. The temperature drops and the cool air you inhale feels cold in your lungs. The playful breeze curls through your hair as you near the entrance pathway. You’ll hear that low,…
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Aloha animal fans, The Honolulu Zoo holds a special place in my heart. Zoos around the world have always had a pull on me. I remember going to the HUGE San Francisco Zoo for the first time and seeing wolves – my absolute favorite animal. I visited Oregon’s zoo many,…