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 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...
by Andrew Doughty | Mar 28, 2026 | Blog, Great Smoky
America set aside its national parks to preserve the best of what it has. That does not mean they’re interchangeable. Lumping them together because they all have a sign, a fee booth and a gift shop is like saying Maine, Hawai‘i and Minnesota feel the same. They don’t....
by Andrew Doughty | Mar 21, 2026 | Blog, Hawaii, Kauai, Maui
It’s something that seems to catch both first-time and repeat visitors to Hawai‘i by surprise—winter storms. Since winter is one of the most popular times of year to visit the Hawaiian Islands, bad weather can feel especially disruptive to those looking to...
