What’s in an outdoor name? Many people know the story of how Diamond Head got its English-language name—19th-century British sailors initially mistook calcite crystals on its slopes for the precious stone. The Oahu volcanic crater’s original name, however, was Leahi, bestowed by Hawaiians who thought the crater’s shape resembled the dorsal fin of a tuna. […]
Sons of Thunder wasn’t planning on serving poke. The small restaurant in New York was supposed to be a burger and sandwich joint. But when the utilities company took forever to turn the gas on, Sons of Thunder decided: When life gives you a cold stove, you make poke. Shrimp tempura, tofu, seaweed, golden beets
Before the advent of trans-Pacific passenger air travel. Before there were world-renowned resort areas such as Waikiki and its neighbor island kin. Indeed, before the Hawaiian Islands were a destination that worldly, moneyed travelers (who were the only travelers of the day, really) even recognized as desirable, there were Hawaii hotels. Tiny, transient inns in
This absolutely feels like you’re watching an episode of “Mad Men.” Or, rather, those “Mad Men” episodes where Don Draper and Sterling Cooper holoholo on over to Hawaii feel exactly like this travelogue. In one of the most stylized travelogues you’ll ever see, highlights include an appearance by Don Ho, a bike ride through pineapple
Hawaii definitely has its own way of doing fast food. Being on-the-go doesn’t mean sacrificing local flavors as these establishments prove. Local breakfast platter from McDonald’s Breakfast platter from a McDonalds in Hawaii. Photo: _Weidz/Flickr Do you ever wake up in the morning craving rice, meat and eggs? Because Hawaii people sure do. Every McDonald’s
These Hawaii Instagram feeds will get you even more excited about your upcoming trip to Hawaii (or inspire you to book one) with their diverse showcase of the Islands’ sights and destinations. 1. For Waikiki: @the96815 A photo posted by The 96815 (@the96815) on Jul 30, 2016 at 2:19pm PDT Aka, Nova Rizzo Nova has
Queen Liliʻuokalani was the last ruling monarch of the Kingdom of Hawaiʻi, remembered for her intellect, elegance and diligence towards Hawaiʻi’s citizens even in the face of the injustice she endured in the overthrow of her governance. Her nobility is readily apparent in her writings—famously, the historical memoir “Hawaiʻi’s Story by Hawaiʻi’s Queen”—but her storytelling
August 24 marks the 126th birthday of Duke Paoa Kahinu Mokoe Hulikohola Kahanamoku, a legend who goes by many names—The Big Kahuna, The Godfather of Surfing, Ambassador of Aloha, and simply, The Duke. Kahanamoku’s legacy and milestone achivements are well-known and documented: He’s credited for gifting the world the art and sport of surfing. He revolutionized
“Look for the blue stones.” It was the first piece of advice photographer Daniel Sullivan received from Native Hawaiians he spoke with as he began a nine-day hike on what today is known as King’s Highway, a once-vital road built by the island’s Native Hawaiian settlers originally circumnavigating all of Maui. Upon its construction over
Actors Rita Moreno and Howard Keel during the filming of “Pagan Love Song.” Photo: Kauai Historical Society In 1950s Kauai, the tourism industry was just beginning to take off. There were no direct flights to the island, but visitors could now travel eight hours from Los Angeles to Honolulu by plane—a lot faster than the
If you’ve ever caught sight of a pueo, the Hawaiian short-eared owl, perched and looking at you with its wide, intense stare, or seen one flying in the air with its elongated wings, swooping over a large, grassy field, you know immediately that you’ve just witnessed something special. “I can’t think of any other animal
Wondrous, historic and one of a kind—Hawaii’s scenic coasts and coastal areas are destinations worth traveling for alone. If you’ve seen any of these in person then you can attest how unforgettable they are. 1. Photo by Tim Wilson Hint: It’s one of this island’s oldest valleys. 2. Photo by Daniel Ramirez Hint: It’s
