Hawaiian cuisine is a diverse and eclectic mix different cuisines and cultures with origins that date back to 300 AD with use of earth ovens to cook fish and taro. The cuisine of Hawaii has continued to expand as immigrate workers from China, Korea, Japan, the Philippines, Puerto Rico and Portugal arrived to Hawaii to [...]
Story submitted by Kristin Are you stationed on Oahu or headed here soon? We're so lucky we live in Hawaii, and not just because of the beautiful beaches, great weather and endless list of things to do - but because of the incredible food scene! There are so many great restaurants, hole -in-the wall spots, [...]
For our family weekly shave ice trips were our way of counting down making it through another week of deployment! It is also the best way to beat the heat after a long day at the beach or adventurous hike. Nothing can beat the sweet refreshing taste of pillowy ice countered by the tang of [...]
Story submitted by Kristin Who's ready for a date night out and about on Oahu? I've pulled together a quick mini rundown of ideas and spots for you and your sweetheart, organized by location: West Side Photo courtesy of Monkey Pod Watch the sunset at Paradise Cove beach followed by dinner at Monkey Pod. I [...]
Kolekole is a family favorite with breathtaking views and cleared paths. Kolekole Trail is located at the end of Trimble Road on Schofield Barracks, approximately half a mile each way and ends at a bench with a scenic overlook. As the trail begins the steps can be a little slippery if it has rained, so [...]
Whether you're new to the island or venturing out to the beach without your spouse for the first time, here is a guide to some of our favorite family-friendly beach spots. These beaches offer the top things I look for when headed to the beach with my little one: parking, options for shade, showers, and [...]
My husband and I spent five years stationed at Pearl Harbor. I had never been to Hawaii when we moved here, and I really didn’t know what to expect. I fell in love with everything about the island and I loved every minute of living there. While I was there, I worked as a travel [...]
One of my favorite things to do when we lived in Hawaii was to rent a pontoon boat and go out to the sandbar in Kaneohe Bay. I learned about boat licensing at MCCS Hawaii when we had about one year left in Hawaii. I wish I had learned about this earlier in the tour, [...]
Looking for some moderate or challenging day hikes on Oahu? Below is a list of some moderate and challenging hikes. Some are challenging due to steepness, others because of the condition of the trail. Either myself or close friends have completed the hikes listed below. There are many other challenging hikes on Oahu, please use [...]
