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What Is King Kamehameha Day? What Hawaii Visitors Should Know

What Is King Kamehameha Day? What Hawaii Visitors Should Know

by Bryan Murphy | Jun 9, 2026

Share On Pinterest Share On Facebook Share On X Share On Reddit Share Via Email What Is King Kamehameha Day? What Hawaii Visitors Should Know Before you scroll, I sometimes share links for Hawaii spots I genuinely recommend. No extra cost to you, it just supports the...
14 Essential Hawaiian Words and Phrases for Your Next Vacation

14 Essential Hawaiian Words and Phrases for Your Next Vacation

by Guest Post | Mar 20, 2026

Planning your Hawaii vacation? Learning basic Hawaiian words shows respect for local culture and transforms your travel experience. I sat down with Hawaiian language teacher Kahanuola Solatorio to discuss essential words every visitor should know. In this episode,...
EP. 184: Top Hawaiian Words to Know Before Visiting Hawaii with Kahanuola Solatorio

EP. 184: Top Hawaiian Words to Know Before Visiting Hawaii with Kahanuola Solatorio

by Bryan Murphy | Sep 24, 2025

EP. 184: Top Hawaiian Words to Know Before Visiting Hawaii with Kahanuola Solatorio Download the Audio Planning your Hawaii vacation? Learning basic Hawaiian words shows respect for local culture and transforms your travel experience. I sat down with Hawaiian language...
Ep. 165: The Untold Story of Waimea Valley on Oahu: More Than a Waterfall

Ep. 165: The Untold Story of Waimea Valley on Oahu: More Than a Waterfall

by Bryan Murphy | Jun 25, 2025

Ep. 165: The Untold Story of Waimea Valley on Oahu: More Than a Waterfall Download the Audio Love the Podcast? Join as a member for FREE! Affiliate Disclosure This post may contain affiliate links, meaning I earn a small commission if you use the links. View our...
Ep 127: Celebrating Hawaiian Culture Through Design: Inside NOHO Home

Ep 127: Celebrating Hawaiian Culture Through Design: Inside NOHO Home

by Bryan Murphy | Jul 31, 2024

Ep 127: Celebrating Hawaiian Culture Through Design: Inside NOHO Home Download the Audio Today, we explore an inspiring blend of traditional Hawaiian culture and contemporary design with Jalene Kanani Bell, the visionary behind NOHO Home. If you’re interested...
Ep 124: Keep it Aloha: How to Engage with Hawaiian Culture Responsibly with Kamaka Dias

Ep 124: Keep it Aloha: How to Engage with Hawaiian Culture Responsibly with Kamaka Dias

by Bryan Murphy | Jul 9, 2024

Episode 124: Keep it Aloha: How to Engage with Hawaiian Culture Responsibly with Kamaka Dias Download the Audio In our latest episode of Hawaii’s Best, we had the pleasure of having Kamaka Dias. Kamaka, a native Hawaiian with a rich background that spans across...
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