Top 10 Beaches on Oahu
Waimea Bay Map The home of big wave surfing, Waimea Bay is located on the famous 7-mile-miracle stretch of coastline on the North Shore. The bay has two faces. It can be as smooth as glass in the summer or a violent onslaught of gigantic waves in the winter. Regardless of the time you visit, there is always something to do at Waimea. Whether you’re watching the Eddie Aikau... Read More
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
10 Affordable Eats in Honolulu
Wahoo’s Fish Taco www.wahoos.com, Map Wahoo’s is a hip surf joint with a kind of Mexican and Hawaiian fusion. They serve tacos, burritos, bowls and more, most of which are served with beans and rice. They’re known for their fish tacos, which are quite delicious. They also sell Primo beer and frozen Margaritas for an afforable price. Duke’s Bar www.dukeswaikiki.com,... 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
You Know You're on the Big Island When…
You can go surfing and snowboarding on the same day and still have time for a hike. Driving around the island takes at least three times longer than any other Hawaiian Island (there are 260 miles of shoreline). The climate changes suddenly and dramatically. You could find yourself in polar tundra, tropical monsoon or hot desert, to name a few. You can literally drive up to and... Read More
Ways to spot a tourist in Hawaii
1. Convertible Ford Mustangs Nothing says I just arrived in Hawaii on vacation like a Haole in a new Mustang. 2. Aloha Shirts Unless it’s Aloha Friday, people in Hawaii don’t wear these hideous fashion statements. 3. Poor Surfing Etiquette There’s nothing like being dropped in on by tourists who have no idea what they’re doing on a surfboard. 4. Sunburn If... Read More
