Honolulu Chinatown is a cultural treasure for the capital city of Hawaii. Chinatown is an exciting blend of the old and new, with amazing food, shopping, and the best neighborhood for leis in the city. People from China came to Hawaii to work on the sugar plantations. Many became merchants as they moved on from…
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Lisa’s Home Bijou: Honolulu tropical classic film
Film Festival: The Islands and Tropicana Honolulu (1939) brings together a talented cast for an amusing look at the life of Hollywood public relations and the rarified atmosphere of the Hawaiian plantation class. In the 1930s, and even decades before, the territory of Hawaii, Honolulu, and Waikiki Beach held a tremendous allure for mainland Americans…
Where to stay in Oahu
If you’ve never been, where to stay in Oahu can be one of the difficult decisions to be made. The Gardener and I have spent some time exploring the island and we have some favorite Oahu hotels. The majority of hotels are concentrated near the beaches of Waikiki in Honolulu. Some belong to well-known chains:…
Sweets of Hawaii
Hawaii is a multicultural melting pot and has a long history with sugarcane and pineapple. Sweets of Hawaii are wonderful tropical treats and take many forms: baked goods, frozen, candy, and more. Mochi: a Japanese treat made of pounded sticky rice. Li hing mui: a red powder that is sweet, sour, and salty. The main…
Bishop Museum, Oahu – history and science
One of my favorite things to do in Honolulu is visit the Bishop Museum. The Bernice Pauahi Bishop Museum has culture, history, science, and the Hawai’i Sports Hall of Fame. With seven exhibit buildings and gardens on a beautiful site above Honolulu, this is a must-see Honolulu attraction. Attractions The museum was founded in 1889…