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Koa Wood: Symbol of Love
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For hundreds of years, Koa wood has been treasured and has played an important role in Hawaiian culture and history. The word Koa translates to warrior in Hawaiian, symbolizing strength and...
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Pineapples in Hawaii
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Believe it or not, a pineapple is not a pine or an apple, it is a berry. Technically pineapple is a mass of individual berries fused to a central stalk....
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Instagram Captions
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We all love taking pictures to create inspirational posts on Instagram! If you are needing some help, keep reading and get creative with the many quotes ideas we prepared for...
How to Spend a Weekend on Oahu
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Visiting Hawaii is an experience that surprises any human because there is probably nowhere in the world that can compete with the Island's beauty. Oahu is undoubtedly a destination that...
10 Best Things to Do in Waikiki
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Waikiki is one of the busiest urban areas in Honolulu and Hawaii. If you want to have fun and enjoy Waikiki's glamorous lifestyle, don't miss out on these 10 activities!
Things You didn't Know About the Sea Star
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Whether because of their beauty and colors or how difficult they are to find, starfish arouse the curiosity of a lot of people. Here are some of the things that you...
Hawaii's Best Spots for Whale Watching
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After traveling 3,500 long miles, Humpback whales arrive in the warm waters of Hawaii during the winter months, more precisely during the last days of November. If you are a big...
The Ocean as the Life of Hawaii
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Hawaiian values are not just stories from the past, but spiritual beliefs that are present among the natives of the island. A well-known legend says that native Hawaiians used a magic...
A Whale-come Home
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Whales are a part of the creation story and other Hawaiian legends. They are even considered aumakua, deified ancestors or family guardians. The magic of life is created here. Read this blog...
Naupaka and Kaui:
A Tale of the Hawaiian Half Flower
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“Gather around,” my makua (teacher) would say, “I have a good one”. My little eyes beamed, it was storytime. Storytime was when makua would tell my classmates and me Hawaiian...
The Sun's Cultural & Spiritual Meaning
The Sun is a magic star that all cultures have worshiped since ancient times. Without it, plants would not grow, daylight would not exist, and we would live in an...
Voyagers of the Pacific: The story of Koa wood
In the ancient culture of the Pacific, the Polynesians were pioneers in knowing how to take advantage of all the natural elements that were available for traveling. Read more and find...
What the Stars Mean to Me (and You)
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When I was a young child, I would look into the vast, twinkling sky for hours. I saw limitlessness and endless possibilities. How could something so extraordinary, so seemingly impossible...
Who is Your Ku'uipo?
Inspired by Hawaiian tradition and the ineffable love of a daughter for her mother, Island by Koa Nani’s designs represent the values and emotions that the word “Ku’uipo” carries. Find out...
What is Ohana? And Where Can I Find Mine?
There are many ways to grow your ohana, because your family members are not only the people with whom you share a bond, but also those people that have always...