We love the “long” drive up and through the North Shore! There are numerous reasons why we make the drive there. We love the beach, scenery, and most of all, the food. North Shore is famous for the beaches but also the best place to get shave ice, an acai bowl, and most of all […]
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In the early nineteenth century there were three routes from Honolulu to Windward Oʻahu: around the island by canoe; through Kalihi Valley and over the pali by ropes and ladders; and over Nuʻuanu Pali, the easiest, quickest and most direct route. The first foreigner to descend the Pali and record his trip was Hiram Bingham […]
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Few people live a life of such authenticity and genuine realness that it impacts entire cultures. Even fewer do that while sharing positivity with the entire world. The Bruddah Iz’s Backstory Israel Kamakawiwo’ole has quite the name, which is why people took to calling him Bruddah Iz. He was born on May 20th, 1959, and […]
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Dreaming of your first trip to Hawaii? Let me show you exactly how to plan a trip to Hawaii like a pro! As someone who has traveled to Hawaii more than 30 times, I sometimes forget what it’s like to plan a Hawaii trip for the first time. So, I’m taking a step back and […]
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The Haiku Stairs — also known as “The Stairway To Heaven” — is one of the most extreme and beautiful hikes Hawaii (and America) has to offer. For the past 26 years, the hike up the 4,000-step ladder has also been illegal, but that hasn’t stopped people — dozens a day — from making the […]
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Maui Hawaii is a top vacation destination and well known for its many unique adventures including waterfalls, hikes, diving and more. Since home base for me is Arizona, most of my year is spent hiking in hot deserts with very little greenery so you can imagine staying on a lush tropical island every now and […]
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There’s a reason that Oahu, Hawaii is known as the definition of paradise. The tropical weather and iconic beaches combined with the rich Hawaiian culture make it seem like it’s own little world out in the Pacific. A Hawaiian getaway is unlike any other beach vacation. Known as the Aloha State, the spirit of aloha […]
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MOLOKAI, Hawaii — Ask a dozen people what Molokai is all about, and you’ll get a dozen different answers. To some it’s a playground for outdoor adventure, to others it’s a place for serious relaxation. To Greg Solatorio it’s Never Never Land. And he’s Peter Pan. After driving an hour down windy roads and one-way […]
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What do you think of when you imagine Hawaii? Even if you’ve never visited before, it’s a safe guess that “Hula” was one of the first words to come to mind. And with good reason: hula is one of the most deeply rooted and most vividly alive expressions of Hawaiian culture. As most luaus try […]
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Located within Fiordland National ParkAccording to an announcement from Governor David Ige, travelers from outside the United States will be able to visit Hawaii once again after new federal guidelines begin on Monday, November 8. In a separate statement, the governor provided information about indoor and outdoor gathering rules. A report from the Honolulu Star-Advertiser […]
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