by Andrew Doughty | Aug 30, 2025 | Blog
A soundtrack of Hawaii isn’t just any ol’ soundtrack. It’s a soundtrack that celebrates local talent and rhythms. From Iz and Gabby Pahinui to Jawaiian bangers –let’s create a paradise playlist and see how each song captures different parts of...
by Andrew Doughty | Aug 23, 2025 | Blog
Make a plate lunch at home! If you’ve ever dug into a Hawaii plate lunch, you know it’s more than just a meal–it’s comfort food with a story, packed with flavors from every corner of the islands. Whether you’re craving tender teriyaki chicken, savory kalua pork, or...
by Andrew Doughty | Aug 16, 2025 | Blog
Invasive Species in Hawaii have caused a lot of damage to the delicate Hawaiian ecosystem, but how did this happen? You guessed it – humans. More specifically, the things humans brought with them, both accidentally and on purpose. Some of it was well-intentioned (hey,...
by Andrew Doughty | Aug 9, 2025 | Blog
Knowing the native and invasive species in Hawai‘i is an important skill because, let’s get one thing straight: Hawai‘i is different. If you’ve spent more than five minutes on any island, you already know that. But it’s not just the waterfalls dropping out of nowhere,...
by Andrew Doughty | Jul 26, 2025 | Blog
Famous surfers from Hawaii aren’t just local celebrities, they are legends. That’s because, if surfing had a birthplace, it’s Hawaii. Full stop. Sure, other places have waves. But Hawaii has waves that change people. Pipeline, Waimea Bay, Jaws – these...
by Andrew Doughty | Jun 28, 2025 | Blog
Anyone can survive a night in a tent with the basics: sleeping bag, headlamp, maybe a spork if you’re feeling fancy. But surviving and actually enjoying your camping trip are two very different things. That’s where the camping “extras” come in. These are the...
