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 | 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...
by Andrew Doughty | Mar 14, 2026 | Hawaii, Kauai, Maui
People love to ask, “Which Hawaiian island is best?” Well, That’s basically like asking a parent which child is their favorite…it just depends on what you’re looking for. Do you want a laidback, simple-pleasures kid, a non-stop,...
by Andrew Doughty | Nov 29, 2025 | Blog, Uncategorized
Ah, the holidays. Travel, family and over the top meals. Every year I try to tell myself I’ll stick to just one plate of food at Thanksgiving dinner. Two rounds of gravy-smothered mashed potatoes later and the next thing I know I’m waking up from a turkey...
