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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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#TheGreatDebate: Is Cookie Butter really that great?

By On December 3, 2013

Every time I hear a conversation between someone going to the Mainland and someone who isn’t, it goes something like this: “You’re going to Vegas?” “Yeah.” “When?” “I’m leaving next week.” “You… 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