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#CatTravels: My favorite Neighbor Island omiyage

By On July 30, 2015

Omiyage. It’s a custom I grew up with. While it’s rooted in Japanese culture — omiyage are souvenirs you bring back home from a trip that you give to others — just about… Read More

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#CatTravels: My first visit to Lānaʻi

By On March 18, 2015

I’ve eaten stinky tofu on the streets of Taipei City, fed kangaroos in Brisbane in Australia and surfed the cold waves in western Ireland. But I’ve never been to Lānaʻi. Yes, the… Read More

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The best Neighbor Island bakeries

By On September 27, 2013

Born and raised on Oahu to a family who loves to eat sweets, I’ve been to my share of bakeries on the island. I have memories of going to Manoa Bakery as… Read More

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#CatTravels: What to bring home

By On January 28, 2013

Every island has its own special food or snack or something worthy of bringing back home. Oahu has baked manapua (Royal Kitchen) and Cocoa Puffs (Liliha Bakery). The Big Island has strawberry… Read More