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High-pitched, wailing sirens screamed throughout town and into my open living room windows. The minute seemed endless. I heard those sirens in movies about tornadoes and nuclear drills. They meant impending emergency. I had only been a resident of Hawaii… Continue Reading →
“I should let you know that my son really celebrates New Year’s Eve. He puts up a big bamboo pole. The firecrackers leave all these little red papers the next morning. The man who rented your house last year said… Continue Reading →
Today we continue our journey around the Hawaiian Islands discussing foods that are legendary in the area. Though, there are, of course, dozens more iconic Hawaiian foods than the ones described here. Many people, for example, are familiar with the… Continue Reading →
As we’ve talked about often on this site, food is an essential part of travel. A culture’s roots are usually tied to food. Major life milestones are typically celebrated and marked by the sharing of food. Therefore, each culture has… Continue Reading →
Occasionally, someone will ask, “Have you gone up the mountain yet?” After my husband inquired about a small group of vehicles near his worksite that seemed always to be there, he was told: “That’s a carpool lot. Those people work… Continue Reading →
We read about sustainable tourism everywhere today. There is a push to encourage travelers to reduce their carbon footprints, control emissions and protect the planet. There is, however, another aspect to sustainable tourism. Helping the local communities that you visit…. Continue Reading →
I wasn’t prepared for the sound that Mt. Kilauea erupting makes. It’s not deafening or overpowering. It’s a soft rumble that you’re not quite sure you hear at first. It’s like when, as a child, you get in trouble with… Continue Reading →
Hawaii is a volcanic island. Volcanoes create one of the most unusual landscapes on the planet. While the resorts on the west side of the big island (Hawaii) are beautiful, visitors should also make time to see some of the… Continue Reading →
From one weather extreme to the opposite weather extreme, that’s what my life looks like right now. Germany is predominantly cold and Hawaii is predominantly warm. In addition, Hawaii is 12 hours behind Germany and a still significant six hours… Continue Reading →