As part of Asian American, Native Hawaiian and Pacific Islander Heritage Month, I'd like to continue highlighting influential people from Hawai‘i. The subject of today's blog is a figure that looms large in Hawai‘i but isn't as well known outside the state. His...
Summer is just around the corner, and if you're like me, you're ready to get outside and travel to new destinations. I have spent over three decades exploring and writing about the Hawaiian Islands, sharing the amazing things to see and do there. It still is one of...
Ah, Mother’s Day—a day to repay the woman who put up with years of your shenanigans with something a little nicer than a macaroni necklace. And what better way to celebrate than by whisking her away to the Big Island of Hawaii? It’s either that or buying her...
When you drift off to tropical Hawaii in your imagination, there's a few things that will probably paint the picture in your mind's eye. Crystal clear waters, exotic beaches, jungle-draped mountains and, of course, tropical flowers. The islands are full of dazzling...
There you are, swimming in the ocean under an inky black sky full of stars. The only source of light is your waterproof flashlight slicing through the ocean like a light saber from Star Wars. Your beam cuts across a school of needlefish attracted to your light,...
The month of May is Asian American, Native Hawaiian and Pacific Islander Heritage Month. It's a time to recognize and celebrate the contributions that this diverse group of people have had on the United States. Being a chain of islands in the Pacific Ocean with...
Every year in late May to early June, a natural phenomenon occurs in Great Smoky Mountains National Park that draws crowds from around the world… and it’s not their annual Bigfoot festival. It's the remarkable synchronous fireflies and their stunning light...
Hawaii is unlike any other destination in the U.S.A. Besides the fact that the Hawaiian Islands are over 2,000 miles away from the North American continent, our tropical environment makes for an ideal place to grow all kinds of fruit that you don't regularly see in...
Ah, camping in the tropics. The ultimate in low-price lodging is offered by Mother Nature herself. Although each island varies in its camping options, you can find some pretty amazing spots across the state. You can find campgrounds at county parks, state parks and...
Las Vegas is a place of extremes. Not just in opulence and vice. The weather can play a big role in where you go and how you spend your time. Obviously the casinos are climate controlled and are ready to welcome you in no matter what the conditions are. Winters can...