Looking for the best breakfast and brunch in Honolulu? Look no further than Puaena Cafe, a local Hawaii favorite located near Waikiki. With its rooftop outdoor dining area, indoor bakery and coffee, and live music during happy hour and dinner on the weekends, this two-story restaurant and bakery is the perfect spot for breakfast, brunch, …
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As soon as I heard that the Merrie Monarch Festival would be in person this year, I knew I had to go. The Merrie Monarch Festival is an annual week-long cultural festival held in Hilo, Hawaii, that celebrates Hawaiian dance, music, and arts. The festival is named after King David Kalākaua, who was known as …
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Haleiwa, Hawaii is a beautiful destination for fishing enthusiasts looking for a unique and memorable experience. Renting a boat in Haleiwa is a great way to explore the stunning waters and try your luck at catching a variety of fish. Here’s what you need to know to plan your fishing trip in Haleiwa. Renting a …
Spring is officially here. The weather’s beginning to warm up, the rains get fewer and far between, and best of all, it’s cherry blossom season. Apart from viewing the cherry blossoms in Japan during cherry blossom season, Oahu is one of our five favorite stateside spots to see them in bloom. There are over six …
February on Oahu brings with it pleasant 80 degree days full of warmth sunshine and calm nights perfect for nighttime strolls on the beach or pupus on the lanai with family and friends. Since our micro-school, Acton Digital Academy, is in full swing and enrolling students ages 7-13, my kids are in school during the …
We’re lucky to live in a state as diverse as Hawaii—the food that we eat on a daily basis reflects the cultural diversity that exists on our islands. This post is for anyone that’s looking to learn more about spam musubi, including the history of spam musubi, tasting musubi in Japan, and most importantly an …
Two days ago, my son, who is a seventh grader at a local charter school here in Hawaii, sat my husband and me down just before dinner to discuss his future.
From after-hours at the Bishop Museum to local makers markets, here’s a list of family-friendly events on Oahu in January 2023.
Quick and Easy Lau Lau in a Crockpot? Yes, why not! It is a staple at many tables in Hawai’i, but ensure it’s thoroughly cooked to eliminate the needle-like crystals of oxalate that can burn your throat. What is Lau Lau? A hearty meal made with meat and fish (such as pork or salmon) wrapped …
The Hawaii Tourism Authority (HTA) recently published their 2020-2025 Oahu Destination Management Action Plan, a guide to rebuilding, redefining, and resetting the direction of tourism on Oahu amid a post-pandemic boom where local residents were begging tourists not to come to Hawaii due to “over-tourism”. Appreciating Hawaii’s natural beauty, safely and with respect. In the summer …
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