Aloha from the Hawaiian Islands
Finding beauty beyond my job and relocation to Hawaii.
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Rolling Waves
If you are looking for high surf, winter is the time of year to visit Hawaii. And, Waimea Bay is where you can find some of the biggest walls of water tumbling into the beach.
Lifeguards bark instructions to a wayward crowd who are tempted by the...
gone fishing for fish tacos
I love fish tacos. Since I live on a small island, I have dedicated my Sunday afternoons to explorative Vespa rides on the windward side of Oahu and to finding fish tacos for lunch.
Luckily for me, there are plenty of little hole in the wall...
Resort to Rest and Relaxation
If the touristy Waikiki scene isn't your style, I recommend booking a room on the North Shore, where life is quieter, less congested, and more "local."
Turtle Bay is the only resort hotel located on Oahu's North Shore and the perfect place to get...
Stay for the Show
The experience that many people look for when they visit Hawaii, is the classic Waikiki Beach scene. With so many hotels along and nearby Kalakaua Avenue (Waikiki's main street), there is a place for everyone. One of the favorite events in Waikiki...
Snorkel and Stay
One of the more relaxing evenings away from home was spent at the Outrigger Hotel in Kailua-Kona on the Big Island of Hawaii. I checked in with no problems and was even upgraded to a partial ocean view room!
I had enough time to mosey on through...
Souvenirs for Sale!
It might surprise you to know that one of the best places for your touristy Hawaiian Islands souvenirs is at the International Market; smack dab in the middle of Waikiki. Jewelry, postcards, magnets, aloha shirts, and macadamia nuts are all in one...
Haupia Pie
A lesser known tourist stop on the North Shore of Oahu, and about an hour drive from Honolulu, is Ted's Bakery. While you can pick up some of the fantastic pies from Ted's at supermarkets around the island, there is nothing better than 'fresh' and...
Lunch on Shrimp
A trip to the North Shore is a must for any visitor on Oahu. It is an easy day trip from Honolulu or Waikiki to swing around Hawaii Kai up the windward (east) side of the island and make several stops along the way.
The best shrimp in Hawaii is up...
Markets, Festivals, and Parks! Oh My!
The Hawaiian Islands are made up of many more cultural groups than Hawaiian Islanders and white settlers. Located between Asia and North America, the blend of cultures is much different than the other 49 States.
Every time I host guests in...
