When you think of watermelons, you probably think of the typical round, pink-fleshed summer fruit. I do, too, so I was surprised to learn that watermelons can have bright yellow flesh. Depending on who you ask, yellow watermelons might be just as sweet or sweeter than traditional pink ones. Sakda Meephol, who farms on 50 acres […]
“Kauaʻi’s Biggest Little Town,” Hanapēpē, isn’t just a cute, off-the-beaten-path borough with a swinging bridge. It’s a testament to the entrepreneurial spirit. The town was built by immigrants, who, after retiring from the sugar plantations prevalent in Hawaiʻi’s past, banded together and started a community of small businesses. By the 1930s, Hanapēpē was bustling, with
If anyone understands the emotional connection you can have with a place—like Hawaiʻi—it’s Joanna Carolan. Her grandparents moved to Kauaʻi in 1968 and, as a child, she would spend entire summers on the island, hiking the fabled Nāpali Coast and visiting botanical gardens with her grandma. She even lived on Kauaʻi for a year as a teenager and attended Kapaʻa High School. “I always,
On Oct. 15, Hawaiʻi reopened to travel—but that doesn’t mean all your favorite attractions will be open, too. Here’s our list of 18—we know there are more!—of the top visitor attractions, from state parks to museums, across all islands, and how—or if—you’ll be able to visit them. ʻAkaka Falls State Park, Hawaiʻi Island Photo: David
Starchy and addicting. That’s how I describe poi and kūlolo, two Hawaiian staple dishes made from kalo (taro). Poi, which is made from a mixture of cooked kalo and water, starts off sweet and sours as it ferments. It also has a starchy taste and a puddling-like texture. Depending on where you get it from,
On the North Shore of Kaua‘i, there’s a farm where plants are called allies and the farmers are herbalists. Kaua‘i Farmacy creates plant-based medicine from crops grown on the company’s Kīlauea organic farm. My first experience with its medicinal potions was eight years ago, through the screened window of a mobile “farmacy” parked on a side road off the
Hiking alone isn’t something I’d recommend to just anyone. You have to know the trail well, be in great physical shape, venture out in optimal conditions, pack enough water and snacks, and have a charged cell phone handy. It’s always, always safer to hike with other people. But in the case of the latest stay-at-home, work-at-home order issued
It’s clear to see why Kaua‘i is on a lot of people’s minds. The Garden Isle was voted No. 1 in our 2020 Readers’ Choice Awards and the island has always been a favorite destination for visitors. Of course, it’s the businesses, tours and services that make the island so special—No. 1-in-the-state special—and are what
What started as a Sunday-only pop-up in Hanalei, Kaua‘i, is now a full-fledged food truck operation that offers locally harvested taro doughnuts and plant-based beverages made to order. “The creation of the idea is something that we have been developing over the past four years together,” says Nile Dreiling, who owns Holey Grail Donuts with
Motherhood ought to be sweet. And most of the time, it is. Tucking your newborn baby into bed, seeing them recognize you and learn new things, and watching them experience their firsts—whether they be words, solid foods or steps—are all magical moments. But, there are also some undeniable challenges: sleep deprivation, colic, your work-life-baby schedule and juggling
If you start or end your day with a comforting cup of coffee, you are not alone. In 2018 and 2019, more than 165 million 130-pound bags of coffee were consumed worldwide. The United States is the leader when it comes to coffee-consuming countries, with 83% of the population identifying as coffee drinkers and the
Most mornings around dawn, Tommy gets his workout by cruising Kaua‘i’s Wailua River on water skis. Pulled behind a speedboat, he maneuvers its wake as expertly as a veteran surfer at his home break. It’s an unusually clear day in one of the rainiest places on the planet—the seemingly ever-present clouds over Kaua‘i’s central Mount
