Kina Knisley Embraces Spirit of Giving

by Dina Pinos Kina Knisley shares her entrepreneurial spirit educating clients and giving back to local causes from beach clean-ups to homeless communities After a career as a full-time teacher, Kina Kinsley started her real estate business Team K2 four years ago quite by accident when she and her family moved to Hawaii. Tenacious, passionate, […]
What to See & do at the Polynesian Cultural Center

The Polynesian Cultural Center is one of the most popular attractions on the island and even in all of Hawaii, and with good reason. With its modern high rises, rush hour traffic, and busy population the island of Oahu is a far cry from the Hawaii of old. The Polynesian Cultural Center provides visitors with […]
Ancient Hawaiian fishponds|He’eia Fishpond

Volunteers under the guidance of the Paepae O He’eia nonprofit organization have labored for 15 years to rehabilitate the He’eia fishpond with its 7,000-foot stone circumference. Ancient Hawaiian fishponds are a good example of aquaculture at its finest. Only a few of the 100 or so that once existed on Oahu still remain. One, owned […]
Don’t Miss the Annual Aloha Festivals Floral Parade

The annual Aloha Festivals Floral Parade, is the largest Hawaiian cultural celebration in the nation uniting the Hawaii community for a colorful procession of Hawaiian culture. A month long celebration of Hawaiian culture culminates with the floral parade featuring marching bands, floats, hula dancers, pageant winners, and elegant pa’u (horseback) riders draped with flowers (yes, […]
Cellaring Beer: Good Things Come to Those Who Wait

By: Mark Iacopelli | You just bought that coveted Russian Imperial Stout you have been searching for, and now the question is, drink it now or wait and see how it ages? Okay, maybe stouts are not your thing, but what other beers can you age? Using amber bottles and keeping in cool dark environment […]
Haleiwa Coffee Gallery

Haleiwa Coffee Gallery is a popular coffee shop located in the town of Haleiwa on the North Shore of Oahu. The coffee shop is known for its delicious coffee and espresso drinks, as well as its friendly atmosphere and unique decor. The coffee shop is housed in a charming old building that was once a […]
Aloha Sushi – Lunch on the Go

Aloha Sushi is a restaurant chain with several locations across Oahu. We love this particular location on Pensacola for several reasons; the service is reliable, the food is consistently fresh, and it’s the equivilent of the neighborhood ‘mom & pop’ corner store in our area that won’t break the bank to treat the whole family […]
Maguro-ya Killer Japanese Restaurant Honolulu

Treasures From the UN-beaten Path… This is my favorite hole in the wall Japanese restaurant! Located in the heart of Kaimuki on Waialae Avenue, this is a great place to hit when you’re travelling around Diamond Head, Waikiki, and Kahala. They specialize in fresh fish althouth their traditional menu is simple, FRESH, high quality and […]
How To Be A Responsible Consumer

Honolulu, Hawaii – Small simple changes in our lifestyle can contribute on a daily basis to cutting our environmental imprint. There’s many ways to be a responsible consumer beyond riding bikes or changing light bulbs. Here we get to the source and make a few suggestions to repurpose everyday items around the house. Many of […]