Few moments in history have had more of an impact on the world than the day in 1941 when Japan attacked Pearl Harbor Hawai’i. Being a professional photographer and writer, it was exciting to see Pearl Harbor and the Arizona Memorial again some 20 years after the first time I visited.
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Best Oahu Festivals
More than any other Hawaiian island, Oahu loves to host huge parties and festivals that draw crowds. Whether you are a Hawaii native looking to explore the best Oahu has to offer, or you are planning the perfect Honolulu vacation or destination wedding, explore some of the Best Oahu Festivals the island has to offer.
Waikiki Aquarium is Educational and Fun
The Waikiki Aquarium provides education and fun for the entire family at a very good price. Discover what you have been missing.
Kakaako Waterfront Park is the Center of “Our Kakaako”
Many people head to Waikiki and Ala Moana beaches when they visit Oahu, but not too far away is a spacious park with lush green grass carpeting the rolling hills, away from the crowds. It is ideal for family reunions, parties, weddings or simply a picnic. You can view the sunset whilst strolling along the […]
Top 3 Busiest Hikes on Oahu
It used to be that hiking was for the adventurous loner outdoorsmen, but it has recently taken off as a mainstream past time. Hiking on Oahu has gotten quite popular, maybe with the invention of the GoPro camera or with the bragging rights of social media? Locals and tourist alike now flock to the ridges […]
The Byodo-In Temple at Valley of the Temples: One of Hawaii’s Best Kept Secrets
The Byodo-In Temple nestled inside the Valley of the Temples Memorial Park looks like one of those things you see only in movies. The temple looks like it is straight out of a historical movie set, and at first glance, it seems like it is nothing but a model. However, this couldn’t be further from […]
Diamond Head Hike Offers Great Views and Plenty of History
The Diamond Head hike on Oahu is family friendly and offers tons of great views and plenty of history.
The Pu’u Manamana Trail: It’s Not Your Daddy’s Hiking Trail
High atop the heavens of the Ko’olau. Penetrating the clouds that already seem like miles from where we stand. Lies a trail of legend. One that tests the limits of human exploration. It is: The Pu’u Manamana Trail! Dun dun duunnn! Muahahaha! (Cue lightning and thunder effects) All theatrics aside, this is a trail […]