In the aftermath of the devastating wildfires that swept through Lahaina Town on Maui, a sense of urgency stirred within me. The vision of Hawai’i as a haven defined by collective well-being resonates deeply within my soul. In early 2023, this vision materialized as Notes from Nowhere, my novel portraying the future Mutual Nation of…
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Notes from Nowhere – on Creatokia. The Art, the Story, and Audio Book
For the past six months, I’ve been working with my collaborators Carsten Lambrecht of Creatokia and Honolulu based digital artist Femmebot to bring my book Notes from Nowhere to life. This has been an immersive process that has involved all of us exploring new technologies and ways of telling stories – which is fitting since…
An Overnight Staycation in Waikiki for No Reason at All
An Overnight Staycation in Waikiki for No Reason at All Waikiki is one of the most popular tourist destinations in the world, and for good reason. With its stunning beaches, lush rainforests, and vibrant nightlife, there’s something for everyone in this iconic Honolulu neighborhood. But what if you’re looking for a more relaxing and affordable…
Where My Vanagon Goes – A Hawaii NFT Collection with Utility, Style, and Beauty
I just realized I neglected to write about launching my NFT Collection “Where My Vanagon Goes“. It’s an homage to a couple of things I really love – VW Vans (see my book covers dating back to 2003 if you doubt this), Hawaii (see my home since 2001), and NFTs – I mean, NFTs just…
Vagobond Photos Genesis Collection #1 -3
Hawaii still feels like a dream every day when I look at Diamond Head above me from Waikiki.
Vagobond House? Maybe….Maybe Not
Is this what mid-life crisis feels like? Or is this just what happens when you aren’t wealthy. A vagabond’s options aren’t as vast as someone more conventional…but still there are some options. At least there should be…. Update a few days later: Wow. I’m just flabbergasted by what is happening. I’ve inquired about a dozen…
James Michener’s Hawaii (Movie starring Julie Andrews) Reviewed by a 9-year-old
I thought it would be a good idea to have my 9-year-old watch Hawaii (the movie based on Michener’s novel Hawaii) since we live here. I’d never seen the movie but read the book some years ago. While I admit that the movie wasn’t anywhere close to as good as the book – my daughter’s…
Christmas Eve in Hawaii – At Home on Oahu for the Holidays
2020: Christmas Eve this year was simple. We didn’t make plans to go anywhere and here we are. We hope you and yours are safe and happy this Christmas Eve of a challenging year. Meli Kalikimaka. 2019: Well, we messed up again. Once again, I had a great plan for Christmas – we were going…
Vagobond Travel Museum – Walking Around Oahu
130 miles of discovery, aloha, and making myself a true kama’aina. I don’t know many people who have done this – but one thing for sure, it will bring you closer to the land and the people if you take the time to do it.
Vagobond Travel Museum: The Amtrak Amtrek Across the USA
Back in 2008, I left Hawaii and set out on an adventure that took me across the USA by Amtrak train, I called it the Amtrek. This week, for the Vagobond Travel Museum, I bring you the collected articles and videos from that trip. The trip began in Honolulu and then went to Portland, Oregon…