Culture & History

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Touring Scenic and Historic Honolulu by Segway

Imagine getting a scenic tour, history lesson, cultural lesson on a tour that's actually fun.  That's what we experienced on…

March 6, 2024
  • Culture & History

Hawaii’s State Motto: Ua mau ke ea o ka aina i ka pono

I took this photo of Hawaii's motto at the gates of the Iolani Palace in Honolulu.  It says, "Ua mau…

March 11, 2009
  • Culture & History

Try Poke in Hawaii

  When you're in Hawaii, there's a good very chance you'll see poke (pronounced po-keh) on the menus and in…

February 20, 2024
  • Culture & History

Polynesian Tiki

Most hotels or luau grounds have a tiki statue. We took the photo above at the Old Lahaina Luau in…

March 11, 2009
  • Culture & History
  • Kauai

More on the Kauai Hula Video

Some of you wrote me to tell me how much you enjoyed the Kauai hula and chant video I posted…

March 11, 2009
  • Big Island See & Do
  • Culture & History
  • Lanai
  • Maui See & Do

History Carved in Stone – Finding Petroglyphs in Hawaii

The petroglyph like the human figure shown above is one of many images you may find carved in lava rock…

March 1, 2011
  • Culture & History
  • Kauai

Hawaiian Hula and Chant Video Set on Kauai

I hope you'll enjoy this hula and Hawaiian chant video.  I love that this hula was performed on a beach…

March 11, 2009
  • Culture & History

A quick grammar lesson: Hawaii vs. Hawaiian

In today's post I wanted to share a little bit of a grammar lesson with you. Since I've been blogging…

December 13, 2011
  • Culture & History

The Lehua Blossom on the Ohia Tree

When you are in Hawaii, you may notice a unique tree with twisted looking branches and a bright red or…

February 25, 2020
  • Culture & History
  • Oahu See & Do

Iolani Palace – America’s Only Royal Residence

Did you know that there is a royal residence in the US?  There is one and only one and that…

March 11, 2009