Tip #4: Beware of the vog. Vog. That's not a typo -- you read it correctly.....vog.What is vog? The Big Island's dirty little secret is an unfortunate side-effect of the volcano - vog. Vog is mixture of gases, primarily sulfur dioxide, that are emitted by the continual eruption of the volcano. It appears as a…
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Visiting Hawaii? 10 Must Knows Before You Go….Tip #6
Tip #6: Mauka/Makai - Can You Give Me Directions Please? Did you know: Ancient Hawaiians, like many South Pacific people, had no concept of ownership and that included land. Land on the Islands was divided into what is called "ahupuaa", which are pie-shaped pieces that cover an area from the mountains (mauka) to the ocean…
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Top Tourist Attractions in Hawaii
Hawaii is known all around the world for its sandy beaches, beautiful natural wonders and the well-known Hawaiian hula dance. Tens of thousands of tourists that are in love with scuba diving and other marine sports visit Hawaii on a yearly basis, and many of them claim it is the Heaven on Earth - and…
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