All Dogs Can Become Stand Up Paddle Dogs
by Dina Pinos “All dogs can become SUPDOGs – Stand up Paddle Dogs,” assured dashing Tyler Landon, a certified stand-up paddleboard instructor as he greeted his wolfpack team of dog owners and their doggies to celebrate the one year anniversary of his brainchild SUP DOG Hawaii. The gathering had all the makings of a birthday […]
A Woman Traveling Alone is NEVER Alone
Traveling in Argentina: Travelogue of a One Woman Exploration Multi-faceted Argentina – the world’s eighth largest country, is ideal for women traveling alone, who are actually, never alone!! This is the land of football champion Messi and his victorious World Cup team; accordion-driven, sensual tango milangos; aromas of expresso coffee; world’s tastiest asado beef; Italian […]
Finally Recognizing Hawaiian History Month with Queen Liliuokalani’s Upcoming Birthday
Queen Lili'uokalani's September 2nd Birthday Goes Virtual in 2020 & Marks Announcement of Hawaiian History Month
The birthday of Queen Liliuokalani – Hawaii’s last reigning monarch will now mark the newly recognized Hawaiian History Month every September in her honor and 2020 events will go virtual for the first time in the wake of COVID-19 social distancing restrictions.
How a local Boy’s Dream of Drawing Houses Became a Lifelong Passion & Career
INK Architects Maurice Kondo Speaks About Hawai’i Architecture Past, Present, and Future
Maurice Kondo of INK Architects is known for his passion to combine Hawaiian influences into modern designs. Kondo was born and raised on the Big Island of Hawai’i and speaks here on his career spent shaping the spaces of Oahu over the past 50 years. At 11 years of age, in 6th grade, Maurice Kondo […]
Meet the Hawaii Voice of Surf: The Man Who Started Surf News Network
Surf News Network is the go-to destination to learn about surfing conditions For over 4 decades, Surf News Network (SNN) has been the ‘VOICE OF SURF’ in Hawaii. It is the go-to destination to learn about surfing conditions – the 5 Ws – waves, water, wind, weather, warnings; not just fun in the sun and […]
From Punk Rock to Ayurvedic cooking and Meditation Dieter Runge Shares the Passions that Make Him a Modern Renaissance Man
Dieter Runge Renaissance Man for a New Era
Dieter Runge is a man of many reincarnations. From being an activist in West-Germany’s counterculture, and an early punk rocker, Dieter landed in New York City in 1978. He lost no time joining a band, recording music and playing the legendary New York clubs, CBGB and Max’s living the life of an East Village rock’n’roller. […]
House of Mana Up Features Locally Made Products by Hawai’i Entrepreneurs
A visit to the retail store House of Mana Up located in Waikiki’s Royal Hawaiian Center takes you on a unique voyage discovering all local Hawai‘i products from clothes, specialty foods, and home goods. Entering the shop is reminiscent of walking into a home in the islands with a lanai, living room, and bedroom, plus […]
Bishop Museum – Take a Journey into Hawaiian History & Culture
A must on the list of returning tourists as well as a reminder to local residents is a visit to the recently reopened Bishop Museum. Allowing only 500 visitors per day and well equipped with hand sanitizer stations scattered on the grounds and in the exhibit halls, visitors can feel safe to marvel at this […]
What You Should Know About COVID-19 with Dr. Erlaine Bello MD
by Dina Pinos Dr. Erlaine F Bello, MD, is a specialist in Internal Medicine and Infectious Diseases. She graduated from the University Of Hawaii John A. Burns School Of Medicine and has been in longtime private practice. She is on staff at the Queen’s Medical Center where she serves as the hospital epidemiologist in the […]
What to Expect in Hawai’i Event Planning Industry in the Age of COVID-19
The islands have long depended on hosting local & international events. Here’s a look at how the Hawai’i event planning industry must adapt to new & uncertain times. Dina Pinos As cities and states are capping gatherings, large scale events such as festivals, expos, conferences, and tradeshows are facing an uncertain future that will continue […]
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