It’s easy to be c aught up in the sun, sand, and surf of Hawaii, but the islands are also rich in military history and sites. Although it can be sobering and painful to think about, these military sites deserve a spot on any must-see list. Next time you’re on Oahu, take a beach break [...]
Honolulu may be known for its sun and sandy beaches, but it is also home to one of the most sobering military history sites that I’ve ever visited — the USS Arizona Memorial at Pearl Harbor. The Memorial, dedicated in 1962, honors the site where World War II began for the United States, with the [...]
A trip to the islands isn’t complete without a visit to Hilo Hattie’s. Some people might call it touristy, but I think of it as one of the rituals of an island visit. During the 1950-60′s, Hilo Hattie was the stage name for a popular Hawaiian entertainer whose real name was Clarissa Haili. She was [...]
I’m sitting in the rain here in Seattle, feeling wet and cold clear through to my bones. I’m not jetting away to any warm any time soon, so I’ve had to content myself with organizing some photos from warm places. It’s a stretch, I know, but it’s all I have to work with today. This [...]
A trip to Hawaii is a dream vacation for many, but choosing the islands for a vacation is only the beginning. Although the Hawaiian Islands are made up of many islands and atolls, along with smaller islets, when it comes to vacation, you’re probably talking about visiting one of the six main islands. Depending on [...]
In the middle of the Seattle rainy season, which come February will seem like it’s been going on FOREVER, planning a little sun break can be a life saver. Escaping the grey, dreary days can be just the lift you need to face the remainder of the days until summer. One of my favorite parts [...]
I see the beginning of the day creeping out of the darkness, and daylight starts to spill across my hotel room. I hear the surf, thinking that’s what has woken me. I listen again. It’s a rooster crowing. That’s right, I’m on Kauai. Grabbing a cup of coffee, I head out to my lanai (I’d [...]
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