So one of the best parts about Ohio Wesleyan University is their Theory-into-Practice-into-Theory Program. TIPIT for short. The way it works is, some big donors give money to the school and students and faculty can propose research grants or service grants to use the money each semester. Last semester I proposed a research grant to … Continue reading
My photo of Honolulu Harbor has been selected as a contender for Travel Photo of the Year on Bucket List Publications!! I could not be more flattered or excited. Leslie Carter, the woman behind the blog, is a huge inspiration to me and I still can’t believe my picture is on her page. Please … Continue reading
I was surprised when I found out that the most popular memorial at Pearl Harbor was free to visit. As a history major, I was essentially obligated to see the USS Arizona Memorial, and I am so glad that I did. Although it meant rolling myself out of bed at 6AM to avoid the lines … Continue reading
Diamond Head Monument is one of the natural highlights of Oahu. The crater isn’t a lava-flowing-over-the-edges type of volcano, or a shield volcano if you want to get technical. This is a tuff volcano, meaning that thousands of years ago there was an underwater explosion sending ash and particles into the air. These ashes settled … Continue reading
This event hosted at Moanalua Gardens every July, is a well-kept secret! Many locals don’t even know about this wonderful hula festival! The event lasts from 8:30AM (pre-ceremony) until 4PM and is completely free! The festival features hula halau (schools) from all over the Hawaiian Islands dancing on an ancient hula mound. On my visit … Continue reading
The Hyatt Regency, along Kalakaua Avenue in Waikiki, sponsors a free hula show every Tuesday, Thursday, Friday and Saturday (if the weather is good, which it nearly always is) at 6:30. The show lasts about an hour and features many different hula halau (schools) as well as other hula groups. The show happens just … Continue reading
Aloha Tower, once the highest tower in Honolulu, offers breathtaking views of Honolulu Harbor and the cities of Honolulu and Waikiki. The elevator ride up is free and easy after a quick bag check by a security guard who stands near by. On top of the tower are four look-out decks where you get a … Continue reading
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