The Bark Park

If you’re searching for an off-leash dog park in the Honolulu area, look no further than the Bark Park. The park is located here, near the entrance to the Diamond Head state monument. It’s a great place to unwind while your dogs socialize and exercise. The park is entirely maintained by volunteers. They do an excellent job of cleaning the park and keeping the peace.... 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

Haleiwa Farmers Market

The Haleiwa Farmers Market takes place every Sunday from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. here at the corner of Kam Highway and Joseph P. Leong Highway on the North Shore of Oahu. The market is small, but boasts a great variety of local foods and goods. The promenade is packed with locals and tourists enjoying everything the market and the North Shore have to offer. It’s a unique experience... Read More

Maunawili Falls Hiking Trail

This is a cool trail! It’s not too short and not too long with a big payoff at the end — if you like cliff diving from waterfalls. Maunawili Trail is located off the Pali Highway heading towards the town of Kaneohe on the windward (east) side of Oahu. The trail itself is relatively easy, about 3 miles round trip. It’s wet and muddy jungle terrain that follows the... 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