No two hikes are the same in Hawaii. As evidenced by the diversity of trails deemed the best by our readers this year, there’s a stunning, unique landscape and level for everyone. Published in our 2016 HAWAIʻI Magazine Readers’ Choice Issue, these top 10 hikes—five for beginners, five for experts—are totally worth the effort. In […]
These photos from the past few months couldn’t have been taken anywhere else, but Hawaii. This giant crab just casually caught off of Molokai. A photo posted by MolokaiGold (@fama_man) on Jan 24, 2016 at 2:06pm PST And the no big deal whatsoever look on this guy’s face. This Honolulu classroom screening
Hawaii and its never ending supply of beaches. They’re the Islands’ main attraction, drawing millions to their shores every year, and why so many visitors consider the locals with every day access to them so lucky to live here. And, as any resident will you tell you, there are different beaches for different vibes. The
“It’s a malasada-croissant.” That’s how most are describing this spin on the Islands’ popular Portuguese pastry, an original of Let Them Eat Cupcakes, a Chinatown bakery on Oahu. A creation fresh out the oven, the bakery only just introduced the grandona to their line-up about three or four weeks ago. “It’s our take on the
Change is literally in the air this season. Interisland airlines are adding (and removing) some noteworthy routes to their carrier’s and these are the ones to know for all your island hopping needs. Island Air returns to Kauai Starting today, March 15, Island Air launches its restored service to Kauai with six daily round-trip
From Hawaii Island to Kauai, our readers’ know a thing or two about island hopping and cruising the cities and towns within them. In our 2016 HAWAIʻI Magazine Readers’ Choice Issue, the top five awardees in this category offer a welcome mix of destinations: from relaxed, timeless communities where its quieter pace is part of
Four thousand meters below sea level, scientists encountered what researchers with the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) are calling the deepest dwelling octopus yet discovered. The octopod—a small, pigment-less looking thing just a few inches wide—was spotted while the remotely operated vehicle, Deep Discoverer, was collecting geological samples from the Pacific Ocean floor northeast
These influential wahine (women) and their achievements in Hawaii’s history paved the way for all of us. 1. Queen Emma Photo: Wikipedia In 1859, Queen Emma Kalanikaumakaʻamano Kaleleonālani Naʻea Rooke established Queen’s Hospital to save the rapidly declining Native Hawaiian population, providing free services to those suffering from foreign-introduced illnesses like smallpox and influenza. In
As much of an annoyance vog, or volcanic smog, can be, it’s a part of island living. As we all respectfully understand, nature does what she does here, including filling our skies (and lungs) with the stuff courtesy of Kilauea’s constant activity on Hawaii Island. The toxic gas is attributed for causing headaches, watery eyes,
Where to stay is always the first item on one’s agenda when planning a trip to Hawaii. Are you looking for something fit for the whole family? A family-owned and operated bed and breakfast inn? Secluded oasis for a romantic getaway? Or something right in the heart of the Islands’ most popular cities and towns?
Like the Islands themselves, ʻōlelo Hawaiʻi (the Hawaiian language) is a living, breathing part of the native culture. This reflection of the two, the symbiotic relationship between land and language, is displayed in details such as how many words and terms exist in Hawaiian for rain alone: more than 200. This breadth of rain names
A new study finds that Hawaii is close to paradise for the country’s female citizens. The Aloha State ranks 10th overall, according to findings by the personal-finance website WalletHub. Using two key dimensions—“Women’s Economic & Social Well-Being” and “Women’s Health Care & Safety”—in comparing all 50 states and the District of Columbia, the analysis factors
