The biggest island of Hawai’i, also known as “Big Island”, is celebrated for its epic volcanoes, beautiful hiking, crystal-clear stargazing, world-class snorkeling, and of course: Kona Coffee. While most visitors to the Hawaiian islands head to O’ahu or Kaua’i (which are smaller and easier to navigate) the Big Island is a true gem for outdoor […]
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The 5 Best Farmers Markets on the Big Island of Hawaii
The best farmers’ markets on the Big Island of Hawai’i are among the best in all of Hawaii. Because 11 of the world’s 13 known climate types are found here on the Big Island, the variety of produce never ceases to amaze! Like the cool farmers’ markets of O’ahu, Big Island’s best farmers markets boast […]
The 8 Best Restaurants in Maui For Unique, Sensational Meals
For all of its beauty and name recognition, Maui is also Hawaii’s most dynamic island. This is particularly true when it comes to Maui’s incredible restaurant scene. So many local destinations are so different from one another that disparate parts of the island might as well be located on another planet. Upcountry feels miles away […]
The 6 Best Farmers’ Markets on Oahu
The best farmers markets on Oahu are– as you might imagine– a joy to behold. Locally-grown tropical fruits of every color, size, and variety are a defining visual aspect of O’ahu’s farmers’ markets. But O’ahu farmers’ markets are also excellent places to sample local seafood and local-style craft cuisine. Whether you’re on the hunt for […]
The 5 Best Acai Bowls on Oahu
Looking for a good acai bowl on Oahu? Even though they were invented in Brazil, the Hawaiian islands have come to be associated with superb acai bowls, and with good reason. This healthy-ish, superfood-filled dessert-that’s-pretending-to-be-a-smoothie offers a unique vehicle for experiencing some of the best available tropical and non-tropical fruit on O’ahu. After all, there’s […]
Honolulu’s Best Restaurants: 25 Amazing Places to Eat
I’ll just cut right to the chase: whether you’re a foodie traveling to O’ahu or someone simply looking for a good place to eat in Waikiki, you can’t go wrong with anything in this guide to the Best Restaurants in Honolulu. In no particular order, we’ve highlighted the best places to eat in the city […]
The 11 Best Coffee Shops in Honolulu
Here’s the deal: Hawai’i is famous for its Kona coffee, which comes from the region of Kona, on the East side of the Big Island of Hawai’i. While that might be a short plane ride from O’ahu, the city of Honolulu has nevertheless perfected the art and finesse of a good cup of coffee. Today, […]
5 Incredible Oahu Hikes You Need To Experience
The island of Oahu has some of the best mid-range hikes in all of Hawai’i. While the best hikes on Oahu aren’t always obvious to outsiders, locals know that apart from Stairway to Heaven– a fabled, dangerous, and technically illegal hike that you should not attempt– social media and the Internet forums are making many […]
How to Make Mangosteen Juice (aka Santol-ade)
I am so excited to share this easy recipe for making fresh mangosteen juice, aka Santol-ade: an electrolyte- and potassium-rich drink that tastes like tropical sweet tea. This sweet refresher is an amazing electrolyte booster that can prevent dehydration and heat-related fatigue. And, for what it’s worth, it’s just a cool, rare, and exotic tropical […]
5 Cool Places to Try Mai Tais on O’ahu (+ The Origin of Hawaii’s Iconic Cocktail)
Looking for the perfect place to try one of Oahu’s best mai tais? This list details it all– but first, here’s a little bit about this special drink’s history: Contrary to popular belief, the mai tai wasn’t even invented in Hawaii. Rather, in 1944, legendary San Francisco bartender Vic Bergeron (of Trader Vic’s fame) invented […]