Hawaiian Airlines original aircraft

This is the first passenger aircraft flown by Hawaiian Airlnes, the Bellanca.

Hawaiian Airlines new lady bird Makalii

Both Lilinoe and I are here with a few hundred other people at a hangar at the Honolulu International Airport for the unveiling of Hawaiian Airlines new lady bird. I’ll have more photos, but let me just say now she is gorgeous!

Maui: The Sugar Cane Train

If you’re heading to Maui, consider taking a ride on the Sugar Cane Train in Lahaina.  It’s a ride down the tracks of nostalgia.  I shared my family photos of our recent trip on the So Much More Hawaii blog. Read more about Hawaii’s Waipahu Sugar Mill and Dole Plantation.

Let’s Eat Las Vegas

I don’t think I need to say this, but people take things too literally, especially when it comes to blogging.  Despite my Godzilla like size, I’m not suggesting we literally take a bit out of the Sin City.  About a week ago, my friend and Hawaii’s favorite pushy Chinee Broad, Melissa Chang asked me to [...]

Chris Pirillo Continues to Share Hawaii

More than a year ago, I extended an invitation to Chris Pirillo to be a “puka shell tour guide” and this past July he returned. I helped get the word out for a tweet up at Tiki’s Grill and Bar in his honor, and about 50 local people attended as well as his millions of [...]

San Jose Obon Festival 2009

For some reason, every time I travel outside of Hawaii (and this year it’s been nearly every other month); I crave Japanese food. Actually, who am I kidding — I crave tempura donburi from Jimbo’s and Hifumi’s butterfish with jumbo shrimp tempura combo on a daily basis! I am fortunate, and grateful that people in [...]

Life, Liberty, and Tears of Happiness

Inalienable rights of man: “Life, liberty, and the pursuit of happiness” — The United States Declaration of Independence It’s been more than 72-hours since we landed at Hickam Airforce base in the C-2 Greyhound and I’m still feeling out my emotions — there are so many! My experience as a Distinguished Visitor of the U.S. [...]

Chicago: The Windy City Will Blow You Away

I arrived at Chicago O’Hare airport a little after midnight, and took a swift cab ride to my hotel downtown. Since Honolulu is in the process of building a rail system, I briefly considered taking the above ground Metra Rail, but I just wasn’t that adventurous after an over 12-hour commute. As a passenger in [...]

SOBCon09: Biz School for Bloggers

As 2009 rolled in, one of the conferences I had hoped to attend is SOBCon09: Biz School for Bloggers and today I am proud to announce that air, room, and conference has been paid in full! This will be my first visit to Chicago, however any tourist activities will have to be done on another [...]

Pappadeaux: Savory Cajun Seafood

Our first night in Austin, Texas we were greeted with temperature in the 40′s and we decided that one of the best ways to warm up was to dine on spicy Cajun seafood at Pappadeaux Seafood Kitchen. I was familiar with the Pappas Family of restaurants, but had only eaten at Pappasito’s Cantina. After traveling [...]

The “Mysterious” HP Mini

More and more my life has me needing to have access to my files via the internet at any given moment. Last fall, before attending Blog World Expo, I purchased an iPhone. But, less than 6 months later, I realized I am needing more accessibility without the weight. And, the other day, in preparation for [...]

The "Mysterious" HP Mini

More and more my life has me needing to have access to my files via the internet at any given moment. Last fall, before attending Blog World Expo, I purchased an iPhone. But, less than 6 months later, I realized I am needing more accessibility without the weight. And, the other day, in preparation for [...]

Journey to South by Southwest 2009

In a few hours, Lilinoe and I will be on board Continental Airlines flight #72 en route to Austin-Bergstrom International Airport. Over the past few days, chrysalises have been hatching flocks of butterflies in both of our stomachs. The excitement of attending the South by Southwest conference for the first time, the anticipation of celebrating [...]

Vote: Lonely Planet 2009 Travel Bloggers

Do you love a great story? I do, but I especially love the story behind the story. Lonely Planet was founded by Tony and Maureen Wheeler after they spent (literally) their entire honeymoon traveling across Europe to Asia and eventually to Australia. This may not be a huge feat for those who can afford such [...]

Alltop Has Got BlogWorld Expo Covered

In exactly 18 days I will be landing in Las Vegas, Nevada to attend the BlogWorld & New Media Expo. According to the current schedule, there are over 200 speakers sharing their knowledge across almost 15 tracks in nearly 100 sessions in about 72 hours. Additionally, there will be five keynotes with three networking receptions [...]