by Andrew Doughty | Aug 15, 2026 | Hawaii, Kauai, Maui, Safety
Despite having a seemingly endless summer, Hawaii does experience seasons. It’s not just those associated with the visitor industry, such as Holiday Season or Spring Break. The season those who live in Hawaii think of is more unpredictable—Hurricane Season....
by Andrew Doughty | Jul 25, 2026 | Hawaii
If you only have one day on the Big Island, you need a plan that respects distance and time. This island looks small on a map. It does not feel that way once you start the drive. A full day itinerary on the Big Island works best when you pick a region and stick with...
by Andrew Doughty | Jul 4, 2026 | Hawaii, Kauai, Maui, Start Planning Your Vacation
When it comes to vacationing, everybody has their preferences. Are you looking to unwind or to get your adrenaline pumping? Do you want to share your adventure with others, or is disconnecting from online life your goal? Hawai‘i has ample options for all types of...
by Andrew Doughty | Jun 6, 2026 | Blog, Hawaii
If you’re driving the road to Haleakala summit at dawn — which you should be, at least once — and a medium-sized goose steps calmly into your headlights and refuses to move, congratulations. You’ve just met the nēnē, Hawaii’s state bird. Don’t...
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 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,...
