Ready to connect with Hawai’i Island through one-of-a-kind experiences? From the unforgettable Omakase Experience at the Four Seasons Resort Hualalai’s sushi lounge, Noio and visiting Mauna Kea after dark to gaze at the cosmos and stars, to being serenaded at sunset by Uncle Danny Akaka at Eva Parker Woods Cottage, I cover it all in my Bucket List article for Savvy360 Hawaiʻi!

A place where nature and culture converge, the Makaula-'O'oma Trails are one of my favorite places to forest bathe, so I was thrilled to write about hiking these storied trails. Read about this magical cloud forest, which was once considered a realm of the gods, in the Spring issue of Savvy360 Hawaiʻi!

Kona artist and fisherman Uncle Apo Aquino is one of only a few Native craftsmen left who practice traditional Hawaiian net making and throwing. Recently, he attempted to teach me to make an ‘upena of my own…

Check out my article in the Feb. issue of Hana Hou! magazine to find out how it went!

Alex Haban and Tomek Bilan of Kvasir’s Mead in Mountain View fuse on ancient Polish recipe with Hawai’i-Island grown ingredients, putting a twist on one of the world’s oldest alcoholic drinks. And I got to spend a day at the meadery, learning all about the delicious process, which you can read about in the Feb. issue of Hana Hou! magazine

In the latest issue of Bicycle Retailer and Industry News, former pro cyclist Dan Craven shares the story of his steel bike brand, ONGUZA, and the customizable gravel frameset they just added to the lineup of African-made bikes with me!

Learn more in one of my articles from the latest issue of Bicycle Retailer and Industry News!

Hawai‘i’s endemic seal are endangered and protecting every individual counts. That’s where Ke Kai Ola, the only long-term rehabilitation hospital for Hawaiian monk seals, comes in! Check out my article in the Dec. issue of Hana Hou! magazine to learn more about the amazing team pushing the monk seal population in the right direction.

Indigenous communities have long used distance running as a way to pray, give thanks to the land, and move with purpose. Check out my article in RUN, Before Ultrarunning Was a Sport, It Was a Ceremony, to find out how a prayer run could add meaning to your routine!

Although Hualālai Resort has over 1,000 employees on staff, it feels more like a tight-knit ‘ohana. Read about how this sentiment is enhanced by a spirit of service and giving that is always in season in my article for the Dec. issue of Kona Coast City Lifestyle!

Higbee Bicycles is serving up its first e-bike, the Martini. And this single-speed, BMX-style bike is made for those of us prefer to take the long way home.

Learn more in one of my articles from the Nov. issue of Bicycle Retailer and Industry News!

Dr. Sira has delivered 10,280 babies over the past 50 years and saved more than one life in the process! "I once took an ambulance to a patient’s house to deliver a baby. And I delivered a baby on a coffee farm." If you want to hear more of Dr. Sira’s story, check out my article in the Nov. issue of Kona Coast City Lifestyle!

From their honor stand to hydroponic workshops, Hydroponic Hut is on a mission to help solve our islands' food insecurity issue 🥬 Check out my article in the Oct. issue of Hana Hou! magazine to learn all about the couple behind Hydroponic Hut!

Hui O Wa’a Kaulua’s floating classroom is inspiring the next generation of voyagers. Learn more about how the non-profit is keeping the traditions of the canoe alive in my latest Savvy360 article!

After James Moore, the owner of Moore’s Bike Shop, lost his son to an overdose, he decided to support Forrest County drug court graduates by giving away refurbished bicycles and offering a recovery ride program. Learn more about his substance abuse disorders’ advocacy efforts in this month’s issue of Bicycle Retailer & Industry News.

From prophecy to power, Puʻukohola Heiau holds the story of Hawaiʻiʻs unification and you can read about it in one of my recent articles in the Summer-Fall issue of Savvy360 Hawaiʻi!

Island Eclectic is restoring the shine to a treasured collection at Mauna Kea Beach Hotel. To learn more about the restoration and conservation work, the many talented creative professionals that have been part of this undertaking, and the newly released interactive web based mobile app, read my article in the Summer-Fall issue of Savvy360 Hawaiʻi!

Nā‘ālehu Volunteer Fire Chief Ron Ebert is challenging kūpuna stereotypes! Learn more about the recipient of Hawai‘i County’s 2025 Outstanding Older American Award and the aloha he shares with the community in my article in the recently launched 'Alemanaka Kaʻū.

Read my latest article in Kona Coast City Lifestyle to learn more about how Tad Nottage and the Aloha Insurance ‘ohana help clients find appropriate protection through compassionate service.

A rare species of crow, ʻalalā is only found in Hawaiʻi and is the largest surviving endemic Hawaiian forest bird. The very last pair of ʻalalā disappeared from Hawaiʻi Island’s South Kona district in 2002, but with the help of a captive breeding program and the ʻAlalā Project partners, five young ʻalalā were released in the remote Kīpahulu Forest Reserve and they’re beating the odd! To learn more, read my latest article in Savvy360 Maui.

The historic Kaluanui Estate houses the Hui No‘eau Visual Arts Center, an inclusive environment engaging participants of all ages and backgrounds through hands-on education programs in ceramics, drawing, glassblowing, jewelry, metalsmithing, painting, photography, printmaking, Hawaiian cultural art, and more.

Learn about how Hui No‘eau Visual Arts is using the arts to build deeper connections, foster healing, and inspire hope in my latest article in Savvy360 Maui!

A professor renowned for research on the Northern Lights, Dr. Lummerzheim now helps local artists shine! “Our primary goal is to provide a positive and viable outlet for Big Island artists and craftsmen, both emerging and established, to exhibit and sell their work.”

Read my latest article in Kona Coast City Lifestyle to learn more about how the 'Ōlena Gallery brings artistic visions to life.