http://www.travelblog.org/North-America/United-States/Hawaii/Oahu/Laie/ Travel adventures in journals and photos from North America , United States , Hawaii , Oahu , Laie en-us Fri, 05 Dec 2008 00:08:01 UTC Fri, 05 Dec 2008 00:08:01 UTC As travelers we are always walking a fine line between trying to see and do everything and not looking like a kook tourist. But you also dont want to fall into any tourist traps either. So you go look for your own amazing things and leave the crowds behind. But sometimes something is cool enough to warrant a look...If you find yourself on Oahu The Polynesian Cultural Center on the East side def http://www.travelblog.org//North-America/United-States/Hawaii/Oahu/Laie/blog-297620.html After a scenic bus ride we took a very quick visit to the famed North Shore. The big waves that the region is known for were not to be seen as they only roll in during the winter months. The beaches were still as gorgeous as ever and it made us wish that we had allotted more than just the one night to visit. We stayed with a host from Couchsurfing Sam who has the pictured view from his back http://www.travelblog.org//North-America/United-States/Hawaii/Oahu/Laie/blog-297260.html We spent the fourth day at the Polynesian Cultural Center near the north shore of Oahu. They provided us transportation from our hotel.It is a living museum of the culture of Polynesian islands. This cultural center represents seven islands of the Polynesia Hawaii Tonga Tahiti Fiji Samoa Aotearoa and Marquesas. Polynesian cultural center is divided into above mentioned villages. All the vil http://www.travelblog.org//North-America/United-States/Hawaii/Oahu/Laie/blog-275265.html The Polynesian Cultural Center in L257'ie is a complicated and totally postmodern experience.Out of the four major l363'aus on O'ahu the PCC's seemed like a nobrainer. It's not the cheapest but it isn't the most expensive either and for the price you get a full day at a 42acre living museum a buffet and dinner show and an evening auditorium show. They showcase six distinct Polynesia http://www.travelblog.org//North-America/United-States/Hawaii/Oahu/Laie/blog-98006.html