Category Archives: Oahu

Koa Pancake House Is Serious About Mac Nut Pancakes

My visiting friend (Nori Mizukami – documentary filmmaker from NYC) wanted to try “Hawaiian pancakes” [...]

Okinawan Festival 2017 Was A Blast!

This past weekend was the Okinawan Festival and my visiting friend from NYC, documentary and [...]

Only One Hour In Waikiki With So Much To Do!

My friend Nori from New York (originally from Japan) shoots documentaries for a living and [...]

The Real Hawaii is the Real Way to Explore Oahu

If you truly want an authentic experience of what Oahu has to offer, Dan is [...]

My Escape to Coconut Island

There are actually two Coconut Islands, but this time I went to Kaneohe Bay in [...]

Iolani Palace Tours Let You Walk Where Royalty Once Stood

Iolani Palace tours will be loved by history buffs, museum lovers and architecture analyzers. As [...]

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Midsummer Night’s Gleam at Foster Botanical Garden

Foster Botanical Garden in Honolulu had its annual summer illumination event and it was spectacular! [...]

The Ultimate Panoramic View At Spitting Cave

Hidden in Hawaii Kai, Spitting Cave is aptly named for a cave that forcibly “spits” [...]

Sweat It Out With Oahu Workout Hikes

Get Your Huff ‘n’ Puff On Some hikes are easy, some hikes are hard. But [...]

Easy North Shore Hikes Without Feeling The Burn

North Shore Hikes are Gorgeous! Oahu’s north shore is the stuff of legends. Gigantic winter [...]

Where The Monster Waves Roam

Are You a Big Wave Surf Fan? Surfing is a popular water sport statewide no [...]

Best Korean Plate Lunch Places in Oahu

Korean Plate Lunches are a Plate Lunch Subculture Plate lunches are everywhere in Hawaii and [...]

Free Waikiki Classes That Are Hands On

Learn About Hawaii with your Hands There are plenty of free classes for all things [...]

Best Fresh Lei Shops In Oahu

Where to Find the Freshest Lei I love going to fresh flower lei shops! The [...]

Oahu’s Best Stand Up Paddle Board Beaches

SUP and Beauty Not every beach in Oahu is safe for stand up paddling and [...]

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Oahu’s Free Hula Shows

Oahu’s Best Free Hula Shows Free hula shows are the best activities you can find [...]

Aloha Festival is a month-long celebration

Will you be in Hawaii during the month of September? If so, then you’re in [...]

Hilton’s free fireworks and show

Every Friday night at approximately 7:45 PM, the Hilton Hawaiian Village shoots a beautiful display [...]

Chinaman’s Hat Field Trip

From the beautiful Kualoa Regional Park, you’ll see the very cool Mokolii island, or as we [...]

Why Lanikai Beach means “Heavenly Sea”

Lanikai Beach is a beautiful stretch of pristine sand and clear ocean waves in Kailua [...]

Kaunala Trail Is A Hike In The Shade

This month the Hawaiian Humane Society hosted a dog hike at pet-friendly Kaunala Trail that [...]

There’s a Good Reason why Kua Aina went Global

Wowing customers with their flavorful burgers and sandwiches since 1975, Kua Aina has been around [...]

Why Locals Love Kahuku Corn

Whenever I pass through Kahuku on the North Shore of Oahu, I think of three [...]

Makapuu Lighthouse Trail Is Easy With A Chance Of Whales

On the eastern most point on Oahu, you’ll find what I think is one of [...]

Which Side Of The Plane To Sit On Flying Into Honolulu?

For most cases, in order to get the best view while flying to Hawaii, try to [...]

Oahu Car Rentals: Budget, Transportation, And How To Save

Most visitors to Oahu will choose to go with a budget Oahu car rental during [...]

Rainbow Drive-In’s Popular Plate Lunches Will Hit The Spot

When my Dad hears “Rainbow Drive-In” he tells me the memory of his college days [...]

The KCC Farmers’ Market Is A Local Favorite On Oahu

If you’re staying in Waikiki and would like to check out local farmers’ markets, the [...]