10 Money Saving Tips to Living in Hawaii
1. Get a Costco Membership There are Costco’s located on all the major Hawaiian islands. It costs $50 for a membership. If fifty bucks seems a bit steep, rest assured that you will probably save that much on your first visit to Costco. It may feel a little overboard purchasing 60 rolls of toilet paper, 18 cartons of soy milk and 12 cans of Pringles, but buying in bulk is... Read More
Da Pidgin 10 Commandments
God is numbah one. No make da kine statues. Watch yo’ mout. No swea with God’s name. On Sunday, no can do notting. Leesen to yo’ muddah and yo’ fuddah. No murder nobody. No go moemoe with yo’ bradah’s wahine. No cockaroach notting. No lie, brah! No be jealous one noddah person’s stuffs. Da Pidgin 10 Commandments were created by Pohai and Friends, check out their... Read More
Getting to Know Hawaii
I would like to shed a light on some misconceptions people have about Hawaii. If it’s your first time traveling to the islands, you may have preconceived notions — like the idea of bridges connecting the islands or the belief that the Big Island is the most populated. When most people imagine a tropical island, they envision a Castaway-sized island with Tom Hanks roaming... Read More
Surfing Tips for Beginners
Millions of people can’t be wrong. Surfing is a blast! It’s a magical feeling to glide across the surface of the ocean. It’s fun, relaxing and healthy. The benefits far outweigh any potential risks. Don’t worry, there’s a much higher chance of winning the lottery than being eaten by a shark. With all that surfing has going for it, it’s no wonder... Read More
Humuhumunukunukuapua’a Huh?
Can you say Humuhumunukunukuapua’a 10 times fast? I still can’t begin to pronounce this behemoth of a Hawaiian word correctly. The Humuhumunukunukuapua’a is the Hawaii state fish and the name means “triggerfish with a snout like a pig” in Hawaiian. It’s commonly found throughout the reefs in Hawaii and is often said that “the name is much... Read More
What do you like about taiko?
Taiko refers to a drumming performance with roots in ancient Japanese culture. The name “Ryukyukoku Matsuri Daiko” translates as “Ryukyu Kingdom Festival Drums.” It’s a form of Japanese taiko that’s indigenous to Okinawa, Japan. The local Ryukyukoku Matsuri Daiko Hawaii chapter of the worldwide Taiko Drumming and Dance Organization is a non-profit organization that... Read More
