AP – The flags were surprisingly still, the Pacific Ocean missing the raging white caps so typical this time of the year with the trade wind. That was all the evidence U.S. Open champion Lucas Glover needed to realize he’d better keep making birdies.

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Diamond Head – the peak is the edge of a huge crater

I didn’t do much research before I went to Oahu.  There, I said it.  I was fine just going with the flow, no guidebook to refer to, consulting the internet for information.  So when the airplane was touching down in Honolulu and my seatmate, [...]

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Aloha, hula!

Hawaii puts its rich cultural history on display for visitors in many ways, but once a year, they really pull out all the stops with the Aloha Festival.
On my recent visit to Oahu to explore the island and experience the festival, I was hosted by the very friendly and laid-back representatives of the Hawaii [...]

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This weekend marks the spectacular close of the 63rd annual Aloha Festival in Hawaii, a month of festivities that celebrates Hawaiian culture.  With this year marking Hawaii’s 50th year of statehood, the celebration is even more special.  The grand finale is Saturday’s Aloha Festival parade which will feature 13 floats, 4 schools of hula dancers [...]

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Just when you think its time to play and create havoc while your master or mistress is off enjoying the Hawaiian beaches, along comes a party pooper – the Petcare Robot.

Petcare Robot

The Mint Robot #2: The Petcare Robot is the latest in bleeding edge technology for remote pet surveillance and interaction. Unfortunately, it looks like a wacky reject [...]

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