Symbol of Good Luck and Strength of Life
The Hawaiian green turtle, also known as Chelonia mydas or "Honu" (pronounced as "hoe-new"), is a powerful symbol of resilience, wisdom, and connection to [...]
Earth Day – Earth Week – Kauai’s Last Love Song
Kauaʻi, known as "The Garden Island," is renowned for its stunning waterfalls, Waimea Canyon State Park, Na Pali Coastline, and diverse outdoor adventures, such as [...]
Neowise Comet as seen from Kaanapali, Maui, Hawaii
WHAT IS A COMET? Comets are cosmic snowballs of frozen gases, rock and dust that orbit the Sun. When frozen, they are the size of [...]
Lei Day and the Meaning of the Lei
Tor Johnson Hawaii Tourism authority One of the many memories one takes away from the Hawaii experience is the unbelievable sights, smells and [...]
Liliuokalani, The Last Queen of Hawaii
“Never cease to act because you fear you may fail." This is one of the many famous quotes of the first and only [...]
The Hawaiian Healing Secret
Photo by Kathy McCartney When you think of Hawaii, so many images come to mind. White sand beaches, turquoise waters, breathtaking waterfalls, humpback [...]
Halloween 2018 Happenings on Maui
If you’ve never experienced Halloween on Maui- you are in for a trick-or-TREAT! ? Parties, parades, celebrations, and live music events are held in many [...]
Interview with Maui Violinist Don V. Lax
I saw Don Lax perform for the first time at the Four Seasons Resort Maui with Vance Koenig on guitar. For over 20 years, this [...]
Bridge from Cancer to Cancer Survivorship
February 14, 1990: "Your lab work and blood test came back benign.” I was so relieved and happy. My boss at the Beauty Salon [...]
Niihau- The Forbidden Island
You probably are familiar with most of the better known islands in the Hawaiian island chain. But there may be one you've never heard of- [...]