Photo: Catherine Toth FoxNothing has garnered more comments—and gifs—on my Facebook page lately than a photo I posted of a can of Pumpkin Spice Spam. Comments ranged from, “OMG! I can’t wait to try it!” to “Just. No.” SEE ALSO: Spam is Releasing a Limited-Edition Pumpkin Spice Flavor The limited-edition flavor is one of the more intriguing—if not peculiar—pumpkin spice…
Photo: Courtesy of Shelli ShiromaAre you ready for your next biweekly dosage of the Have Aloha Will Travel Podcast? Well, regardless of whether you’re ready or not, it’s here, and Cat and Kevin are back on the mics to talk shop with Frolic Hawaii’s senior blogger Kelli Shiroma, who knows more about the food and restaurant scene in the state of…
Get an insider’s take on professional coffee cupping from Fred Cowell, the general manager of family-run Kauai Coffee, the largest coffee farm in the United States. Affectionately known as “slurping and spitting,” cupping is how the pros determine the quality of a batch of coffee.In brief, here are the steps demonstrated:1. Do a visual evaluation and smell the coffee beans.2….
David Campbell, veteran brewmaster, opened Aloha Beer Co. two years ago on Queen Street in Kakaako. Photo: Courtney CooperGrowing up on the North Shore of Oahu is a unique experience, where kids are surrounded by some of the country’s best surfers. However, there’s always been a strong undercurrent of skateboarding culture as well, and nobody knows that better than Jordyn…
Few things declare the laid-back Hawaiʻi lifestyle as boldly as the aloha shirt. Like many pivotal origin stories, (take the heated debate over who invented the loco moco in Hilo, for example) the exact party responsible for the birth of the aloha shirt is hard to pin down. One of the most well-known stories goes like this. In the early…
Congratulations to our winners in HAWAII Magazine’s first video contest! As a contest that was open to both amateurs and professionals, we got unique entries from all over the world, some very personal, others polished and professional.What we asked for: A 60-second video of Hawaii that inspires others to travel to the Islands and learn about its people, places and…
The Na Hoku Hanohano Awards concluded last Saturday night, and Hawaii’s top musicians have been awarded for their talent and hard work. Below, you can check out some of the albums and singles that were so good that they had to be given an award in their specified genre or category, such as Single of the Year, Album of the…
Photo: Courtesy of Kauaʻi Coffee Co.If you love everything coffee, then this two-and-a-half hour tram tour of Kauai Coffee’s expansive farmland is more than worth your money. Bus it around the plantation’s red dirt roads and learn about the farm and its history from entertaining tour guides onboard. After experiencing bird’s-eye views of the farm, relax back at the visitor…
We know what you’re thinking. There’s nothing hidden about Waikiki, one of Hawaii’s most popular vacation towns. But if you dig a little deeper, there are hidden gems buried around every corner. To prove our point, we’ve made a video on where eat, which beach to see and how to enjoy your pau hana if you’re itching to get away from the crowds….
Most people think about pineapples, mangoes and papaya when they think about Hawaii fruits. But there are so many other, more exotic fruits that grow in the Islands. Photo: David CroxfordWhen you think of Hawaiʻi fruits, images of freshly picked pineapples, papayas and coconuts probably come to mind. But what about rambutan or cainito? In Hawaiʻi, a slew of unusual…
Every fall and winter, humpback whales migrate to Hawaii to mate and give birth. Their presence doesn’t go unnoticed. Measuring up to 60 feet in length and weighing up to 40 tons, these marine mammals are hard to miss. And, yet, they can be quite shy when it comes to their reproductive activities in Hawaii waters. Word among whale enthusiasts…
Come journey with us beneath the sea as we descend with Atlantis Submarines Kona into another world off Hawaii Islandʻs Kailua-Kona Coast. To find out more or book a tour on Atlantis Submarines, visit: atlantisadventures.com/kona Have Aloha Will Travel, powered by HAWAII Magazine, creates micro-documentaries and short films about the Islands. Our storytellers and videographers travel throughout Hawaii to discover the untold, the…
There’s so much to do and see on the Big Island. Come with us as we take you down breathtaking ziplines to the base of a private waterfall with Hawaii Forest & Trail, to a Greenwell Farms tasting tour of one of the Big Island’s most famous products, Kona coffee. Finally, relax with us oceanside at the Royal Kona Resort…
The beautiful thing about golf courses is that, by design, they’re meant to exhibit the natural beauty and surroundings they’re set in. And in Hawaii, that visual wow factor is only multiplied thanks to our Islands’ natural beauty, beaches and almost-always sunny demeanor. Below we’ve highlighted some of the Big Island’s most scenic golf holes. 1. Hualalai Golf Club’s 17th…
1. Bruno Mars sells out three concerts at Aloha Stadium on Oahu View this post on Instagram A post shared by Bruno Mars (@brunomars) Hawaii’s own Bruno Mars ended his 24K Magic World Tour concert series at Aloha Stadium with three sold-out shows in November. His homecoming concert was one of the most highly anticipated events in recent…
Food blogger Melissa Chang gives us the rundown on Hawaiian shave ice, its origins and two of the best places to get it: Shimazu Store in Honolulu and Baldwin’s Sweet Shop in Aiea, both on the island of Oahu. She’s also got some valuable tips on how to eat the fast-melting treat. Have Aloha Will Travel, powered by HAWAII Magazine,…
• • • when we die, we leave everything behind everything we have everything we acquired during our lifetimes: the houses, the cars, the money, the flatscreens… even our bodies and the relationships that we made… after time they all fade away and the only thing that remains the only thing that stands a chance to stick around long after…
Journey along with three born-and-raised local surfer boys, Koa, Alex and Travis Smith, as they show us their favorite places on Oahu, Hawaii’s North Shore, including a quick pillbox hike, lunch at Pupukea Grill, the famous Pipeline surfing beach, the colorful little Sunrise Shack, and Lei Lei’s Bar & Grill, famous for its mai tais and fresh fish. Have…
A short and easy hike for people of all ages, Manoa Falls Trail, just outside Honolulu, is known for its lush vegetation and dramatic 100-foot waterfall. It’s a view that’s definitely worth the trip. Have Aloha Will Travel, powered by HAWAII Magazine, creates micro-documentaries and short films about the Islands. Our storytellers and videographers travel throughout Hawaii to discover the untold, the…
A family business that started in 1916, Kamaka Ukulele has become known as the makers of Hawaii’s finest ukuleles. For over a century, the Kamaka family has been dedicated to building masterfully handcrafted instruments with a rich, lasting tone and beautiful design. Production Manager Chris Kamaka gives us an exclusive look at the meticulous hand-building process that goes into these…
Meet Jana and Misha Lam, rising designers in Honolulu, Hawaii. Their connection to and love for the islands inspires their fresh, elegant, handmade jewelry, accessories and screen prints. Here’s why people in Hawaii, and all across the world, are falling in love with their style. Find Jana Lam designs online. Take a look at Misha Lam’s online jewelry shop, Misha…
Over the years, Peahi, which is more commonly referred to as Jaws, on Maui’s north shore has seen waves of epic proportions. Thanks to the spot’s unique underwater landscape, Peahi can see waves reaching up to 60 feet, and only the best in the world of big wave surfing can handle these kinds of conditions. Fortunately for all of us,…
Experience a day in the life of Hawaii-based company Ahi Assassins as they show us what it takes to put fresh Hawaiian ahi in their delicious, ultra-fresh poke bowls—from waking up early in the morning to catch fish on the open ocean to the care with which the line-caught fish is cut and served. Have Aloha Will Travel, powered by HAWAII…
Recent information has come to light on the still closed USS Arizona Memorial, which has been off-limits to visitors since workers first noticed structural damage on the visitor loading ramp this May. However, a posting on the National Park Service website indicates that repairs should be completed by the end of March 2019. This timeline, which provides a clearer end…
