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Kilauea Volcano Eruption - Until 2018 I would have said probably yes. Now, probably not. But the truth is, I don’t know. And neither does anyone else. You need to know the history of what happened to get the whole picture. Historically (meaning since 1778), most Hawaiian eruptions have lasted [...]
Your selection of where to stay is one of the more important decisions you’ll make in planning your Hawai‘i vacation. To some, it’s just a place to sleep and rather meaningless. To others, it’s the difference between a great vacation and a bad one.
When you think about Hawaiian agriculture, what comes to mind, probably pineapple, right? How about coffee. Hawaii is the only state in the United States that commercially produces coffee. Yup, it’s true, but the coffee produced here won’t be available from the drive thru window at McDonalds. Coffee has been [...]
Ok, so if you've been to a Lu‘au, you have most likely tried Kalua pork. In a traditional setting it takes days to prepare and requires a fire, lava rocks, banana stalks, chicken wire and a lot of other stuff you might not find in your local Whole Foods. Normally done in [...]
After the past two centuries of visitors bringing new plants and animals to this island paradise, we have had some hard lessons in how invasive species can affect a myriad of natural systems. State and county officials, numerous environmental agencies, non-profit conservation groups and Hawai´i residents alike are trying to [...]
What are the requirements for flying into and visiting Hawai‘i? If you're vaccinated, you are welcome in with no restrictions. (More on that below.) Unvaccinated visitors from the U.S. mainland are allowed to avoid quarantine if they test negative for COVID-19 within 72 hours prior to the departure time [...]
The Lodge at Kokee makes a truly classic looking moco. If you've visited Hawaii, and eaten at virtually any restaurant, you most likely will have seen an item called the Loco Moco. Consisting of four items (that you would virtually never think would go together) rice, hamburger, fried egg [...]
Read about Hawaii while you drink like you're in Hawaii. We have guide books and apps for Oahu, Maui, Kauai and the Big Island. Find out where to get the best mai tais (besides your own), which hikes are must-dos and so so much more. . Go to any [...]
Like learning about Hawaii? We have guide books and apps for Oahu, Maui, Kauai and the Big Island. Find out where to get the best mai tais, which hikes are must-dos and so so much more. . The hula evolved as a means of worship, later becoming a forum [...]
History, reviews and so much more... Check out our guide books and apps for Oahu, Maui, Kauai and the Big Island. . Kamehameha is well known throughout Hawaii and beyond, some historians refer to him as a Nepoleanic figure, since he is credited with uniting and bringing peace to [...]
