Kaua‘i Mokihana Festival Celebrates the Culture
By Leo Azambuja Three decades after three visionary Hawaiians held a historic concert in Lihu‘e, the fruits of their actions continue to perpetuate local culture and arts. The Kaua‘i Mokihana Festival...
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Story and photos by Chandley G. Jackson At the Kapa‘a Farmers’ Market, Geo offers passersby flowers from his blue jade vine, and Kristin Weber and her daughter, Clara, graciously accept the gift. This...
View ArticleTop 10 Must Do Things On Kaua‘i
By Na Pali Coast Magazine Trying to figure out what to do on your trip to Kaua‘i this year? The Garden Isle, the lushest of all Hawaiian Islands, has quite a lot to offer in the way of activities....
View ArticleIsland Activities — April 2015
Stories and photos by Chandley G. Jackson The Westside is the best side to watch the sunset on Kaua‘i. It lingers momentarily over the forbidden isle of Ni‘ihau before dropping behind the ocean. Theo,...
View ArticleIsland Activities — June 2015
Stories and photos by Chandley G. Jackson At the Aloha-N-Paradise Art Gallery, satisfied customers thank Kelsey at the espresso bar for “the best coffee in town.” Kelsey indeed brews up some magic. “I...
View ArticleHanalei Surf School Shares the Love for Surfing
By Caroline Farley Growing up on the North Shore of Kaua‘i, Evan Valiere has lived the dream his whole life. He started surfing really young, and turned professional in his teens. By the time he was...
View ArticleIsland Activities — August 2015
Stories and photos by Caroline Farley At the Menehune Products Fair in Waimea, Arlene Maurice, of Kekaha, operates the senior booth. The fair, held Wednesday through Saturday from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m., is...
View ArticleSouth Pacific — The Most Fun Since Las Vegas
By Léo Azambuja I’ve been hearing about the iconic South Pacific movie for more than two decades, but I confess I have never seen it. So when I accepted an invitation to attend the musical at Kaua‘i...
View ArticleA Simple Act
By Anne Cyr We had seen the famous Na Pali Coast on Kaua‘i from the sea and from the air, but it was finally time to walk upon the land. Conrad and I were nearing the end of our stay on the island, and...
View ArticleIsland Activities — November 2015
The beer selection at Street Burger is top notch, and has contributed to turn this new upscale burger joint in one of the hottest and busiest restaurants on Kaua‘i. Hats off to owners Aaron and Kristin...
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