Father’s Day Gifts from Hawaiʻi…now THAT will make dad feel appreciated. Because, let’s be real—shopping for Dad can be tricky. He probably says he doesn’t want anything (classic), or maybe he’s the kind of guy who already has everything. But if you’re looking...
Father’s Day in Hawaii …now THAT’S a dad’s dream. And with the day just around the corner, it’s time to start plotting. Sunshine, saltwater, local flavors, and plenty of aloha — what more could a dad ask for? Whether he’s the adventurous type,...
There’s something timeless and soul-refreshing about camping. Whether you’re deep in the forest, up in the mountains, or oceanside under the stars, that connection with nature is magic. But as dreamy as it sounds, a great camping trip doesn’t just happen—it’s...
Before the fire. Before the drums. Before the crowds and the stage lights—there was the nifo oti, the Samoan war knife. Fire Knife Dancing is a show-stopping finale to many luaus. But long before, it was something else entirely: a weapon. The nifo oti, which...
Catholic Saints are practically innumerable. There are over 10,000 people that have been canonized as saints, but only two are directly associated with Hawai‘i—Marianne Cope and Joseph de Vuester a.k.a. Father Damien. May 10th marks the celebration of Saint Damien,...
May is the start of Invasive Species Awareness Month in Hawai‘i. While recognizing this issue as an “awareness month” is in its eighth year, invasive species have been a problem for much longer than that. The isolated evolution of the plants and animals...
