You asked, we answered. We had some great questions—via email, in DMs and left as comments on Instagram—from readers, and we just had to tackle them. S. Anderson wanted to know about biking paths on Oʻahu, and here are some helpful resources: Oʻahu Bike Map Oʻahu Bike Guide Oʻahu’s Bicycle Program And for that couple […]
The team visited the Westin Maui Resort and Spa last week to check out the conclusion of a $160 million transformation to the property. And man, is it spectacular! We toured the rooms and suites—all modern and clean with unparalleled views of Kāʻanapali Beach—dined at the new concept ʻUlu Kitchen by local chef Peter Merriman,
Who doesn’t love Spam? People in Hawaiʻi sure do, so much so we have our own food festival devoted to the beloved canned meat. The Waikīkī Spam Jam celebrates its 20th anniversary this Saturday (April 27), and the annual block party on Kalākaua Avenue is going to be better than ever. There will be more
In case you hadn’t heard, our annual Photo Contest is underway, and we decided to dedicate this episode to tips on taking the best vacation photos. We invited our friends Maryrose and Reid Hicks, the couple behind the popular Wanderlustyle blog, to share their advice and tips on taking photos in the Islands. (Check out
Spring is one of the best times to visit the Islands. The weather is a little cooler, the days are getting longer, and the crowds are typically smaller during this time of the year. Emily and I chat about some of our favorite things to do during Spring Break in Hawaiʻi. And, really, these are
Been to Oʻahu before—and want to explore neighborhoods outside of Waikīkī? This is the podcast for you! We recorded this from the lobby of The Kāhala Hotel & Resort, which is celebrating its 60th anniversary this year. The luxe hotel is located a few miles east of Waikīkī, in an upscale residential area that makes
You asked, we answered. These Q&A episodes are some of our favorites. This is when we can offer our insider tips and advice about traveling to the Islands—and we hope you find our information valuable and useful, too. Here a few of our answers. (Of course, you’ll get more details listening to the podcast!) Best
Kung Hee Fat Choy! In Hawaiʻi, we say this Cantonese greeting to wish you a prosperous New Year. Lunar New Year starts on Feb. 10 and runs through Feb. 28, ushering in the Year of the Wood Dragon. In Chinese culture, the dragon symbolizes power, nobleness, honor, luck and success. But it also means we’re
We’re back in Hilo—this time with digital media specialist Emily Smith. This sleepy town on Hawaiʻi Island is one of our favorites. (We did an entire podcast about it back in EP89.) This time we visit Honomū Goat Dairy—and play with baby goats—and grab mochi from Two Ladies Kitchen. We also dined at the award-winning
Say it’s not so—again. Kevin Allen, who spent the last year as editor of HAWAIʻI Magazine, is leaving once again, this time to live in Tokyo. (He left back in 2022; we said goodbye back in episode 79.) In this episode, he reminisces about some of his favorite stories, including: His first-ever story for the
It’s the middle of December—and I bet you’re dreaming about a sunny beach. Us, too. (Except we don’t have to dream; we can get in our car and drive 15 minutes to one. Sorry, not sorry.) Emily Smith, our digital media specialist, and I talk about all things beach, from what we pack in our
There are so many reasons we love winter in the Islands—I even wrote a blog about it!—but we decided to get a second opinion. We asked our pal Katrina Valcourt, the executive editor at our sister publication HONOLULU Magazine, to weigh in on winter in Hawaiʻi. We also discuss gift ideas for the Hawaiʻi lovers
