My Hawaiian Hula Journey | Where My Pacific Voyaging Began
2 Months Prior to joining Credit: Ke ola Magazine July – October: 2020 A Few months before joining a hālau, I had a vision of things I wanted to experience in Hawai’i, 5 of them in particular. I uploaded a Tiktok highlighting 5 Cultural Experience I would...
8 Ways to Respect Hawaiʻi When You Visit
So you want to visit Hawaiʻi? A chain of islands filled with lush green mountains, waterfalls, and white sand beaches. Eight islands, each offering something different. From the active volcanoes of Hawaiʻi Island to the dramatic landscapes of Kauaʻi, there is no...
A Different Hawai’i: What I Witnessed During the 2020 Lockdown
✉️ A Note on the Voyage Journal The Voyage Journal is a collection of personal reflections written throughout my travels—capturing raw moments, transitions, and experiences as they happened. These entries are less about guides and more about the human side...
Haʻikū Stairs, Oʻahu | My Moanalua Ridge Experience
The stairs in the 1940’s History of the Stairs The Haʻikū Stairs, often called Stairway to Heaven, carry a lot more history than the average viral hike. During World War II, the U.S. Navy built radio towers along the ridge above Haʻikū Valley, using the hidden...
Lanikai Pillbox Hike | The Full Ridge in Reverse
Why I Did the Lanikai Pillbox Hike in Reverse One of Oʻahu’s most popular hikes on the east side is the Lanikai Pillbox Hike along Kaʻiwa Ridge. It shows up on just about every list of things to do on Oʻahu, especially for visitors looking for a short hike with a big...Anthony Perez
