#40trails No. 17: Mānoa Falls, O‘ahu
HIKE: Mānoa Falls, O‘ahu WHEN: February 2016 LENGTH: 1.6 miles roundtrip DIFFICULTY: Easy; great for novices, kids, families and leashed dogs FEATURES: Well-worn trail, valley scenery, often wet and muddy, mosquitos (so… Read More
#40trails No. 16: Going solo on Kuli‘ou‘ou Ridge, O‘ahu
HIKE: Kuli‘ou‘ou Ridge, O‘ahu WHEN: January 2016 LENGTH: 5-mile roundtrip DIFFICULTY: Fairly easy, especially the first two-thirds of the trail; more challenging to the summit FEATURES: Gradual switchbacks, usually dry and shady,… Read More
#40trails No. 15: Moanalua Middle Ridge, O‘ahu
HIKE: Moanalua Middle Ridge, O‘ahu WHEN: October 2015 LENGTH: Good question. The entire trail, roundtrip, took us 7 hours. DIFFICULTY: Challenging, some sketchy open-ridge areas FEATURES: Stream crossings; historic and cultural sites… Read More
#CatEats: Urban Bistro near Ala Moana
When my foodie friend Melissa Chang (@melissa808) tells me to eat somewhere, I make a mental note. But when she invites to eat with her, well, I clear my schedule! Urban Bistro… Read More
#CatTravels: My favorite Neighbor Island omiyage
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