by Andrew Doughty | May 23, 2026 | Blog
When you think of iconic Hawaiian wildlife, what comes to mind? Green sea turtles (honu in Hawaiian), humpback whales (kohola), and maybe the Hawaiian goose (nene) are top choices for most casual visitors. (Heck, even the non-native day gecko often gets a shout out...
by Andrew Doughty | May 16, 2026 | Blog, Hawaii
The Hawaiian language and culture carries many words and concepts that were shaped by the islands themselves. Living on remote volcanoes in the middle of the world’s largest ocean required careful attention and discipline in order to survive. Before modern...
by Andrew Doughty | Apr 25, 2026 | Blog
We’re here to find out which National Park reflects your inner traveler. Are you extreme, chill, dramatic, or classic? Let’s find out. Which National Park Are You? 1. Your perfect Saturday morning: A: Sunrise hike, coffee in hand, mist rolling off the...
by Andrew Doughty | Apr 18, 2026 | Hawaii, Kauai, Maui
Forget finding out which Harry Potter character you are, or what flavored lip gloss you’d be (Hagrid and lemon-lime, thank you for asking), let’s get into the real stuff: which Hawaiian Island you should visit. All the islands are great in their own way,...
by Andrew Doughty | Apr 4, 2026 | Blog, Uncategorized
The Shinnyo Lantern Floating Hawaii Ceremony at Ala Moana Beach is an event that will touch you. If you happen to be on O’ahu on Memorial Day, rearrange your entire schedule. This one is worth it. History of Lantern Floating in Hawaii The ceremony has its roots...