Living in Honolulu is a wonderful thing … I love this island, I love this city, I love this place. One of the things I have been in the habit of doing is “playing tourist” every now and then, so that I can re-orient myself to the truly wonderful things that this place has to [...]
It may seem like an unimaginable ‘hop’ from the shores of the Hawaiian islands to the Pacific Ocean coast of Nicaragua, but expat and local Hawaii chef Kenny Nakai connected Hawaii’s taste and flavors to the Nicaraguan culture in San Juan del Sur. Known as “the place where Nicaraguans go for holidays”, this small Nicaraguan town – [...]
This was our original first choice as THE number one surfer’s accessory for the holiday season, but it eventually slid down to number 2 on the list since we could not have a tie! We mulled it over for a lengthy period, but we stand by our decision. That being said, Soma Airbag Designs has [...]
For most surfers, wax is an after thought … a last minute reminder that traction is necessary as their feet hit the sand on the beach. This is why you often hear surfers on the beach bumming wax from other surfers (that’s borrowing to squares). Some surfers actually don’t remember the need for wax until [...]
The Vibram ‘Five Fingers’ takes a new approach to athleticism with a design developed as a unique choice for athletes who enjoy the barefoot feel – like marathon runners, rock climbers, hikers – but still want the outdoor protection of a shoe. Official Ad Line: The low profile is lightweight and resistant to cuts, while [...]
In the heart of the rejuvinated neighborhoods of Kaimuki, lies a wonderful discovery for those seeking a flavorful treat for their taste buds. Nestled on the second level of the increasingly popular restaurant complex at the base of Sierra Drive, otherwise known as 1137 11th Avenue, is the Himalayan Kitchen. The Himalayan Kitchen is an [...]
I’m not complaining or anything— but being single is haaaard. And I’m not whining or anything— but being single in Honolulu suuuucks. With the 400,000 people living in Honolulu (a recent estimate released by the U.S. Census Bureau), about half of that is the male population. Now that’s a pool of about 200,000 boys, men, [...]
