Hawaii’s rich culture and history can be felt not only at specific locations, but also in the names of those locations. For example, many streets in Hawaii are named after a famous warrior or significant... [Read more]
As the website’s slogan says it, Yelp is where “real reviews from real people” are found. The website serves as a venue for sharing of experiences with local establishments and services. Individuals... [Read more]
LinkedIn is the interconnections of business professionals from 200 countries and more than 170 industries around the world. Unlike other web-based social networks, LinkedIn is business-oriented. It is... [Read more]
Twitter, created in 2006 by Jack Dorsey, is a free social networking service with features that have been described as a cross between blogging and text messaging. Users are able to send and read posts... [Read more]
Three Hawaii residents who returned from the Mainland to the islands got infected with swine flu, but have since then recovered. The male Army soldier had symptoms after a trip to Texas. His wife, a civilian,... [Read more]
I just saw a horrible accident. It happened at around 8 pm, Saturday, October 4, 2008, at the intersection of Mahukona Street and Kapiolani Boulevard in Honolulu. I just came out of a restaurant and waited... [Read more]
Maui is a mecca for shopaholics. Maui shopping centers offer a variety of art galleries, antique shops, boutiques, gift and boutique shops, restaurants, and cinemas. A large concentration of upscale shopping... [Read more]
The Honolulu City Bus system has been rated America’s number one city bus system. And yes, it does a good job usually, but not always. There are not enough city buses that go from Honolulu to Waikiki. Let... [Read more]
If you are about to arrange immigration papers in Hawaii the place to do that is at the U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services office in Honolulu. Their address is: 595 Ala Moana Boulevard Honolulu,... [Read more]
In all the years I have lived in Hawaii, one of my favorite places to go to has been Ala Moana Beach Park. Friday afternoon I went for a casual swim and on the way there I noticed that the Ala Wai Canal... [Read more]
Independence Day, 4th of July, is a big event and a holiday all over U.S. and people in many cities gather and celebrate the day. The peak of the celebration is the evening fireworks. Just like the other... [Read more]
The largest annual Honolulu book sale If you love reading books, you should not miss the 61st annual Friends of the Library book sale taking place at the McKinley High School cafeteria, starting Saturday... [Read more]
When one thinks of the dangers of surfing, things like sharks, sharp coral reefs, high waves and strong currents come to mind. But who knew that surfing on even a calm day on a harmless beach could be... [Read more]
Yesterday (05-26-2008) was Memorial Day and the annual lantern floating ceremony took place at Ala Moana Beach Park in Honolulu. This year it was the 10th anniversary of this lantern floating celebration.... [Read more]
You think Hawaii is always sunny and blue? Well, you are wrong. Hawaii can be pretty gray too, especially when under vog (volcanic smog). Occasionally, the volcano on the Big Island of Hawaii produces... [Read more]
My dream has always been to come to Hawaii. I remember when I first was introduced (so to say) to the Internet, my first impulse was to search for Hawaii photos, and I did so. I remember the first pics... [Read more]
Hawaii is a very expensive place to live. Many come to Hawaii because they dream to live here, but sooner or later they are forced to leave because they can’t catch up with paying the bills. Many families... [Read more]
Jet ski - Flying across water! Is jet skiing breathtaking or obnoxious? The wind and water rush by so they take your breath away. It’s like a roller coaster on waves – you bump up off the face of a... [Read more]
When I first came to Hawaii in 2004, a plate of lunch was $5.50. Today the same plate of lunch is $8.90, which is $3.40 more. At the same time pay has not really gone up at all. But rent, on the contrary... [Read more]
Imagine snorkeling in crystal clear water above a magnificent coral reef and being surrounded by a pod of wild dolphins. No need to imagine anymore. Now this dream can come true with this amazing wild... [Read more]