Christmas has always been a long-standing tradition among millions of people around the world. It involves Santa dressed in red and riding a sleigh pulled by reindeer. Snow-capped pine trees. Snowmen in front of people’s homes. Families sitting by a warm cozy fireplace with hot chocolate. And let’s not forget the traditional turkey and dressing… [read more]
Hiking Kaena Point
Kaena Point is known as the place on Oahu where the north shore meets the west side. It’s the westernmost part of the island miles away from any urbanization. As you travel towards this point, you’ll notice that the road ends and becomes nothing more than a pathway over a rugged landscape that can only… [read more]
Pearl Harbor – USS Missouri
December 7th, 1941, was an important day in the history of the United States. It was on this day when the Japanese attacked Pearl Harbor and damaged many of the battleships there. This day marked the beginning of World War II. When visiting Pearl Harbor, you’ll be able to see the different exhibits and learn… [read more]
Coffee Comes to Hawaii
There have been many things that have come to be part of Hawaii that did not originate here. We learned in earlier posts that most Hawaiian items were actually introduced by other countries. The ukulele and malasadas both came from Portugal. And shave ice came from Japan. But what about the famous Kona Coffee? How… [read more]
Shave Ice Comes to Hawaii
Looking for a cool treat while visiting the islands? Shave ice is another one of those things you just have to try if you’re in Hawaii. And don’t worry. It’s very popular here, so there are many places to get some. Origins Believe it or not, shave ice dates back to the 7th century when… [read more]
