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Dec 20 2017

Early Discoveries of Hawaii

Many of us have heard stories of the “beginnings” of Hawaii. For example, it became a state in 1959. And even before then it was a U.S. territory beginning in 1900. Prior to 1900, Hawaii was considered its own kingdom. But how far back does the history of Hawaii go? Marquesasian Voyagers Let’s first take… [read more]

Written by Joe Flanagan · Categorized: History · Tagged: beginnings, discovery, early, hawaii, kingdom, polynesians

Sep 18 2017

History of the Hula

Hula is a Polynesian Dance dating back many many centuries before Hawaii was even known. It was Captain Cook who discovered the islands in 1778. And even then, the natives had been performing the hula centuries before. Ancient Hula The Polynesians pay tribute to Laka, the Goddess of Hula, who gave birth to the dance.… [read more]

Written by Joe Flanagan · Categorized: Culture, History · Tagged: hawaii, hula, hula history, oahu, waikiki

Aug 01 2017

Exploring Downtown Honolulu

Updated September 26, 2018 If you’re visiting the island of Oahu and you have some extra time on your hands, then take a ride to Downtown Honolulu. There are a number of historic buildings, museums, and marketplaces waiting to be explored. Following are just a few of the highlights you might want to visit. Aloha… [read more]

Written by Joe Flanagan · Categorized: History, Things to Do · Tagged: downtown, free, Honolulu, lighthouse, museum

Jul 05 2017

Keep Hawaii Beautiful

Hawaii is a major tourist destination, receiving visitors from all parts of the world. Over 6 million people visit the beautiful islands every year. As Islanders, we love to share our beautiful home with these visitors. But the high volume of tourists and the growing resident population also comes with a price. Environmental Concerns With… [read more]

Written by Joe Flanagan · Categorized: History · Tagged: conservation, eco-friendly, energy, environment, environmental, green, Hanauma Bay, hawaii, hostel, islands, preserve, recycle

Jun 16 2017

Story of the Mongoose

You ever find yourself out exploring the island and notice a small weasel-like animal scurrying about through some bushes or behind a tree? It’s not a weasel. That, right there, is a mongoose. It comes from the cat family of feliforma, the same family the leopard and hyena come from. Mongooses are natives to Africa,… [read more]

Written by Joe Flanagan · Categorized: History · Tagged: feliforma, hawaii, islands, mongoose, rats, sugar cane plantations

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