Pahoehoe and A’a Lava
Sheila Beal There are two distinct types of hardened lava you’ll likely see in Hawaii – pahoehoe and a’a. These are Hawaiian names that have been adopted universally for describing the two…
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Hawaiian Music Radio – Listen Free Online
Here’s a post for your listening pleasure. 🙂 I’ve been listening to Mountain Apple Radio online. It’s completely free and there are no commercials. There are 3 stations: traditional/contemporary, island…
June 11th is King Kamehameha Day in Hawaii
June 11th is King Kamehameha Day in Hawaii. Who was this honored Hawaiian king? His biggest claim to fame was uniting the Hawaiian islands under one rule in 1795. On…
What Inspires the Aloha (Hawaiian) Shirt Designs?
Here’s a really neat, two-minute video featuring Hilo’s Sig Zane. He’s a well known Aloha (Hawaiian print) shirt designer. In this video he talks about how nature inspires his designs.…
Excellent Lei Day Video from Beach Walks
I love this Lei Day video from Beach Walks. Mahalo to Rox and Shane for taking us to Oahu on this virtual Lei Day celebration! Beach Walk 628R – May…
A Celebration of Spam – 6th Annual Waikiki Spam Jam
If you find yourself in Waikiki on Saturday, May 3rd, head over to Kalakaua Avenue and you’ll find a fun event celebrating Hawaii’s love affair with Spam. The Waikiki Spam…
“It’s Aloha Friday”
I love Fridays in Hawaii! If you’re there on a Friday, try to listen to the local radio stations that will put you in a happy weekend frame of mind. …
The Hawaiian Nose Flute Origins Explained
The Polynesian Cultural Center on Oahu really does a great job introducing you to the Polynesian music. The center has created a village representing each major grouping of islands. The…
Get a Loco Moco at Hilo’s Cafe 100
Cafe 100 in Hilo is a great place to get good cheap eats. They have many, many menu choices, but we had to have one of their Loco Mocos. What’s…
Iz – White Sandy Beach
Here’s one of my favorite Hawaiian tunes by one of my favorite Hawaiian artist, Iz (Israel Kamakawiwo’ole). Take a listen and instantly be transported to relaxation on a white sandy…
What is a lanai?
If you’ve been researching hotels or condos for a vacation in Hawaii, you may have come across the word lanai and wondered what that means. A lanai is the Hawaiian…
Maui Luaus – Prices, Schedules and Reviews
Which luau should you book for your Maui vacation? What are your options? We’ve compiled this helpful list of all the luau companies, basic pricing and reviews to help you make your decision.
St. Joseph Church in Molokai Built By Father Damien
Last week, I introduced you to Father Damien and the Kalaupapa Settlement on Molokai. Today, we take a look at one of the four churches that Father Damien built in…
A Brief History of Father Damien and the Kalaupapa Settlement In Hawaii
Father Damien de Veuster was a priest who unselfishly served in Hawaii in the 1800’s. He was born in Belgium but came to Hawaii as a missionary in his 20’s.…
2008 Chinese New Year Events on Oahu
Are you ready to celebrate the new Chinese New Year, the year of the brown rat? If you’re on Oahu, you’ll find exciting ways to celebrate it Here’s a couple…
