Blogs from Honolulu, Oahu, Hawaii, United States, North America - page 31

The 6th Annual Korean Festival was held at Kapiolani Park in Waikiki. According to the MC there are approximately 40,000 Koreans in Hawaii, not a very large number or maybe about 5% of the local population. They first arrived in Hawaii during the early 1900’s to work on the Pineapple plantations. It seems as if only during the 1980’s another large wave arrived, who pretty much maintained their language and culture and weren’t assimilated as the earlier wave. Instead of laborers, many opened up their own business, large and small. With the popularity of Korean Soaps and movies, in spite of their small numbers their impact and presence are pretty much felt. Korean restaurants and Delis are everywhere and popular lunch choices for take outs as the food are very tasty and plentiful. Upon arrival at ... read more

Arrived in Hawaii a few days ago, woke up in Fiji at 9 am. Was in the hostel in Hawaii before 10am the same day, gotta love the 22 hour time difference for a 5 hour flight. My goodness Americans are dramatic, getting through the airport was a mission on zero sleep. They really should chillax more. Well, booked into this hostel for the entire 8 days. Not really what I wanted to do but not much of a choice when you have little cash, no credit card and everywhere is booked for the 4th. Not really been doing too much, I'm still and I think will forever be on Fiji time. Hawaii is beaches are meant to be paradise, I've seen a lot better. The surf looks amazing though, shame I'm not good at it. ... read more

I can still feel the adrenaline, that pure anticipation….eagerness, to start the trip of a lifetime. We took a flight out from Hilo to Honolulu, and when I say “WE,” I mean Abby and I. It was pretty cool because we got to fly for free. “Why?” You’d ask. Well, my sister works for the airline that we took, so she gave us “Buddy Passes.” They’re plane passes that are given to the workers, so that they can use it for travel or they can give them to whoever they choose. So, we got to fly for free! We had to wake up really early this morning because our flight that goes to Ostrava, was scheduled to leave at 7:20a.m. We checked into our airline, which is British Airways. Soon enough, we were on the plane. ... read more

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Look at the pretty pretty drinky! North America » United States » Hawaii » Oahu » Honolulu By luckytravelgirlFebruary 13th 2007Kristin B. Yesterday, after Jerry finally got back from Camp Smith, we decided to drive the North Shore. So we hopped in the convertible, put the top down, and took off. Yes, we drove around almost the entire island of O'ahu. In the evening, we headed down to Barber's Point for a luau. One tequlia sunrise, two blue Hawaii's, and three mai tai's later... read more