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Jake Shimabukuro: Peace Love Ukulele…and Awesomeness!

Forget what you know about the humble ukulele. Sure, the four-stringed instrument is the backbone of any Hawaiian song, but…

February 14, 2011
  • Culture & History

‘Alea ‘Ula – The Hawaiian Moorhen

On our recent trip to Oahu, we saw our first ‘alae ‘ula at Waimea Valley (the waterfall place.) . This…

January 12, 2011
  • Culture & History
  • Oahu See & Do

Aloha Friday Photo: “WWII: The Alpha & the Omega”

Today’s Aloha Friday Photo was submitted by Marvin from Indianapolis, Indiana. Marvin sent this photo after reading our Hawaii Five-0…

November 5, 2010
  • Culture & History

Your Take: Favorite Songs of Hawaii

A few weeks ago, I asked you for your favorite songs from Hawaii to create the perfect playlist. Well, you…

September 30, 2010
  • Culture & History

Talk Story In Hawaii For Real Treat

People in Hawaii love to chat -- so much so that they have a special term for it called talk…

April 12, 2016
  • Culture & History

Try a Refreshing Glass of POG

When you visit Hawaii, you may see or hear of a beverage called POG. It’s pronounced like fog, but with…

April 23, 2010
  • Big Island See & Do
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  • Kauai See & Do
  • Lanai
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Where to Find Farmers Markets in Hawaii

No matter where you travel, shopping at a local farmers market is one of the quickest ways to get to…

February 20, 2024
  • Aloha Friday Photo
  • Culture & History
  • Oahu See & Do

Aloha Friday Photos: Liloa’s Sash at Bishop Museum

Today’s photos come to us from Karen who blogs at  Holoholo Hawaii. Karen is a docent at the Bishop Museum…

May 4, 2010
  • Oahu See & Do

Updated advice for visiting the USS Arizona Memorial at Pearl Harbor in Honolulu

Visiting the USS Arizona Memorial is an exceptionally moving experience. We’ve visited Pearl Harbor multiple times and each time it…

January 23, 2024
  • 50 Facts About Hawaii
  • Culture & History

Fact 20 of 50 About Hawaii: The Hawaiian Alphabet

Today's fact about Hawaii focuses on the Hawaiian alphabet. This 12-letter alphabet has five vowels and only seven consonants. For…

July 13, 2009