Ahhh. Vacationing in paradise. You've left the rat race for a brief, blissful respite in one of the most beautiful places on Earth. What could go wrong? Unfortunately, plenty. We all tend to throw caution to the wind to some degree when it comes to vacationing....
The area around Las Vegas is a spectacular place for nature lovers. There are beautiful views at Red Rock Canyon, boating and swimming options at Lake Mead, hot springs and waterfalls down by the Colorado River, and even skiing up at Mt. Charleston. Out here,...
If you’ve ever gazed into an aquarium and wondered what it was like to see colorful fish in their natural environment, complete with coral and strange ocean creatures, you’ve come to the right place. Hawai‘i features a dazzling variety of fish. Over 600 species are...
Aloha, food enthusiasts! Are you ready to take a taste trip to Hawaii? Hold onto your taste buds, because we're about to explore the mouth-watering world of Hawaiian cuisine. It's not just about pineapples and coconuts (though they're great too); it's a rich...
In South Kona on the Big Island, there is a very special place named Pu‘uhonua o Honaunau, also called Place of Refuge. (This is a good opportunity to work on Hawaiian pronunciations—POO-OO-HO-NEW-AH O HO-NOW-NOW.) Though it can be difficult to pronounce, it is is...
When you're traveling to a new place, there's usually no hiding the fact that you're a tourist. You're going to stick out like a sore thumb. That's not necessarily a bad thing—tourism drives the economies of amazing places all around the world. It's tropical...
Ask anyone what the tallest mountain in the world is and you'll probably get the most obvious answer—Mount Everest in the Himalayan Mountains. Sure, that's Earth's tallest mountain above sea level. However, if we're taking into account mountains from where they...
When people start planning their first trip to Hawaii, if they don’t know much about the islands, they come to some curious mysteries that have to be solved. One is—Soooo is Hawai‘i an Island or a State? Well, it’s Both Actually The Big Island, more than any other...
Hawaii and romance go hand in hand. This tropical paradise is where countless weddings, honeymoons and anniversaries take place every year. And for good reason. There's just something inherently romantic about the atmosphere here—the scenery of jungle and waterfall...
Wait, Didn't the New Year Already Happen? One of the biggest holidays in the world, celebrated by billions of people including many in Hawaii, is the Lunar New Year. Also known as Chinese New Year, this holiday has its roots in Asia where farmers in ancient China...