She hadn’t been here since 1961 so I wanted to make sure she got a better than average experience. Mobility was a little bit of an issue and she gets worn out a little easier than in years past (don’t we all?) but overall – I think we showed her a pretty great time. There…
Category: Oahu
Reflections on the Last Night in my Kaimuki/Kahala Studio
I never got laid here! That thought occurred to me when I was giving away my bed to some guy who came to get it “My girlfriend told me to come get it,” he said, and I thought – well, at least somebody is going to fuck in this bed. (I can almost hear my…
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.
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…
Volos, Greece – Hotels and Guesthouses on the beach or in the mountains
Hotel options in Volos are not that great but the surrounding villages offer some incredible boutique, beach, or mountain village experiences.
5 Rainforest Hikes Near Honolulu, Hawaii on Oahu
Most people travel to Hawaii for the beaches but there is plenty to see when you head into the rain forests and mountains of Hawaii too. If you want to sample wild tropical fruit, explore the rain forest, swim in beautiful falls, and see indigenous Hawaiian birds – here are five hikes on Oahu you…
The Night Marchers – Scary Creatures and Ghosts in Hawaii
Hawaiian moms have been known to threaten to leave their children out for the night marchers if they don’t behave. While this threat may not sound terrifying to those who have never heard of the huaki’ po, these death dealing ghosts are among the most terrifying of the ghosts and ghouls in Hawaiian myth and…