After having explored the food scene in Waikiki, seen the street art in Kakaako, and driven around the northernmost tip of Oahu; we set our sights east to the Windward Coast of Kaneohe and Kailua. I packed an entire day full of sights, tastes, and hikes. I’ll argue why this probably isn’t the best idea—to do all of these items…
Oahu is full of wonder. From the warm, scenic waters of Waikiki to the breathtaking serenity of Manoa Valley, there’s beauty enough down in southern part of the island. Take a trip up H2 to the northern part of Oahu—an area called North Shore—and you’ll find even more to see and muse about. Here’s a recap of my journey to…
Growing up, my parents used to get these flat cookies that were about the size of a silver dollar. They were a couple of millimeters thick and tasted kind of like a fortune cookie. We would eat them by the bagful. Every trip to the local Japanese grocery store, we were sure to get these cookies until one day, they…
As a huge fan of street art, I’ve made it a point to check out the local art scene in places like Vancouver and Taiwan. Recently, I saw what Honolulu had to offer on the island of Oahu in Hawaii. The epicenter for this type of art is the Kakaako (Kaka’ako) neighborhood located about a mile away from the northwest…
Waikiki is the go to destination for many visiting Oahu, but that doesn’t mean that it has the best food. There are a few gems in this tourist district, but for even better food, you’ll want to venture out. Right outside of Waikiki is amazing food in the Moiliili and Kapuhulu neighborhoods. For more delicious choices, head northwest of Waikiki…
