Arts + Culture
The Cultural Significance of the Manta Ray in Hawaii
Long before Hawaii Island’s manta rays entranced visitors who come for snorkeling and diving tours, Native Hawaiians held the graceful creatures in high regard.
Surviving Hawaii’s Great Outdoors
From how to survive a shark or wild boar to utilizing native plants, these tips may just come in handy someday.
Crazy for Kulolo, Kauai’s Dessert Staple
Nobody does the Hawaiian dessert made from mashed kalo (taro), coconut milk and sugar, better.
Visiting Kauai’s Hidden Hindu Monastery
Kauai Aadheenam is an unexpected treasure on the Garden Isle.
Get Baked! Making Portuguese Sweetbread with Kona Historical Society
Learn how to make traditional Portuguese sweetbread in a lava-rock forno on Hawaiʻi Island.
Oʻahu’s Nisshodo Candy Store is the Spot for Handcrafted Japanese Sweets
The tiny store has crafted its locally famous Japanese confections since the 1920s.
Elmer Guzman: 5 Things I Love About Poke
The celebrated owner and chef of Oahu's Poke Stop restaurants is known for his way with the raw fish dish.
Learn how Rusty’s Hawaiian Became a Specialty Coffee Superstar
Located in the Kau region of the Big Island, this small-time coffee farm has produced boutique blends that have garnered national attention.
Sheila Conant: 5 Things I Love About Hawaii’s Native Birds
Over the past four decades, Conant, a biology professor, has collected recordings, photos and her own vivid memories of native Hawaiian birds.
Jim Gusukuma: 5 Things I Love About the Hawaii Plate Lunch
The owner of Rainbow Drive-In reminisces about what makes the plate lunch so iconic.
Discover Kula’s Charming ‘Wedding Cake Church’
Off the beaten path on Maui lies the fascinating Holy Ghost Mission church and a delicious Portuguese tradition.
Celebrating Girls’ Day in Hawaii
Although the day is celebrated differently here in Hawaii, we still like to give the girls a day all their own.
