by Shelah Jean Abubo | Jan 25, 2012 | Hawaiian Language & History, Things To Do on Kauai
We’ve told you about E Kanikapila Kakou – a chance to hear real Hawaiian music. Now we’re going to tell you where to see real Hawaiian dance: Because there’s gonna be a whole lotta shakin’ going on February 4th at Hula Hoike 2012 when...
by Shelah Jean Abubo | Dec 27, 2010 | Things To Do on Kauai, This Month on Kauai
Lots of happenings on Kauai next month, but one that’s near and dear to my heart is a tribute: “Remembering Andy,” Jan. 7-9 at the Amy Laurens Gallery in Hanalei. Andy Irons, a three-time world surfing champion, was a Hanalei boy through and through—a great friend and...
by Shelah Jean Abubo | Apr 20, 2009 | Things To Do on Kauai
The Kilauea Lighthouse began lighting the way for mariners in 1913. It served as a pivotal navigation aid for ships sailing on the Orient run. The historic light station consists of a concrete lighthouse, three field stone keepers’ quarters, a fuel oil shed,...
by Shelah Jean Abubo | Jun 28, 2010 | Kauai News
Every June, the Hanalei Canoe Club sponsors an 8 Mile Run/Walk culminating with an all-you-can-eat pancake breakfast. Of course that’s way too far for my two boys—Stone (5) and Tiger (2)—so we attended the annual “Trike-a-Thon” instead, a fundraiser for Aloha School....
by Shelah Jean Abubo | Feb 9, 2012 | Featured Kauai Vacation Rentals, This Month on Kauai, Where to Eat on Kauai
My perfect Valentine’s Day? Hmmmm, let’s see, with three boys under six… maybe my husband could take the kids so I could have a little “me” time? Just kidding (I think). Seriously, here’s my idea of a dream date: Call Jessica...
by Shelah Jean Abubo | Jun 22, 2020 | Go Green; Preserving our 'Aina, Hawaii Culture, Hawaiian Language & History, Things To Do on Kauai, Where to Eat on Kauai
Lyndsey Haraguchi-Nakayama- Fifth Generation Taro Farmer The soothing babble of water trickling into a kalo loi (taro patch) is broken by the honk of a nene goose somewhere in the distance. The cooling, early-morning mist has retreated to the Hanalei Mountains. Midday...
by Shelah Jean Abubo | May 13, 2009 | Things To Do on Kauai, Where to Eat on Kauai
One treat everyone should try on Kauai is Shave Ice. Lest you be confused, shave ice is not a snow cone. Snow cones are made from crushed ice with a little fruit syrup sprinkled on. True Kauai style shave ice (that’s shave, not shaved) uses a sharp blade to...
by Shelah Jean Abubo | Feb 24, 2010 | Go Green; Preserving our 'Aina, Kauai Beaches, Things To Do on Kauai
Jean & Abbott encourages our guests and visitors to check out the Snorkel Bob site… rent their gear, book their activities… why? because of their efforts to protect our oceans through the ‘Snorkel Bob Foundation’. The Snorkel Bob Foundation...
by Shelah Jean Abubo | Jun 5, 2012 | Kauai Shopping, Things To Do on Kauai, This Month on Kauai
“Expanding visual reality” is photographer Aaron Feinberg’s motto—and wowza, does he ever! You may have seen this photo (“Kaboom!”) before, since it’s been featured in National Geographic, and won all kinds of awards. I think...
by Shelah Jean Abubo | Jan 23, 2011 | Daily Dose of Aloha
The Hawaiian Islands’ diverse cultural heritage and history is inevitably entwined with its diverse religious philosophies. Kauai has been considered by many ‘spiritual’ seekers as place of great power and connection to the Infinite and is home to religious and...
by Shelah Jean Abubo | Jul 12, 2011 | Featured Kauai Vacation Rentals
When I say, “you won’t want to leave,” I really mean you won’t want to leave this spectacular new Kauai vacation rental on the bluffs above Anini Beach. It’s not just the infinity pool, where you can do laps under azure skies while gazing...
by Shelah Jean Abubo | Aug 16, 2016 | Things To Do on Kauai, Where to Eat on Kauai
There’s no better way to experience the Hawaiian Islands like a local than through the universal language of food. Many agree that Hawaii is a food lover’s dream and with local comfort food coming in many shapes, sizes, (and tastes), it’s easy to dig in and leave...
