Here are 10 things you might not know about Waipiʻo Valley located on the Big Island. 1.Waipiʻo means ‘Curved Water’ in the Hawaiian language 2. Often called ‘The Valley of the Kings’, Waipiʻo Valley was the home of King Kamehameha I and was the residence of many early Hawaiian Aliʻi (kings). 3. The road down to the […]
Ancient Hawaiians were part of a very resourceful civilization, which is evident from their strong medical tradition. All Native Hawaiian medicines were crafted from plants, minerals, and animals that grew plentifully wherever they lived. Here are 5 medicinal Hawaiian plants that you can use to treat yourself: 1. Māmaki – Pipturus albidus Māmaki is a plant native […]
When most people think of Hawaii they imagine beaches, surfing, nightlife, and of course, a rich variety of local foods. For most mainland Americans, Hawaiian food is so different and exciting that it’s difficult to decide what to try first. The good thing about Hawaii, though, is that living here or even visiting for an extended […]