Matteo’s birthday August 20, 2020 – 17-years old. I sent Matteo a fun birthday box to Italy to make his birthday special from his soon-to-be USA exchange student host home. His Dad was kind enough to take a video of Matteo opening his birthday box gift … so special to Read more…
ASSE International approved my Maui home to host International Exchange Students. I have two 17-year old students arriving in January, Nico from Germany and Matteo from Italy. It will be exciting times for all of us. ASSE asked me to put a Bio together so folks would get to know Read more…
Where do Hawaiians go for their getaway experience? They go to Las Vegas, and in big numbers too! One in 10 Hawaiians go to Las Vegas every year. People from Hawaii love to gamble. California Hotel and Casino is famous for drawing people in from Hawaii. Hawaiians find themselves at Read more…
Most tourist who choose a Maui air adventure elect to take a helicopter tour because that’s what you see offered in all the tour guide stuff. Helicopter tours are amazing, but they’re programmed and VERY expensive. Save money and still experience a remarkable adventure by taking a certified flight instructor Read more…
Yes, you read that right … Death by Coconut! Some tourists worry if they are going to encounter a shark and if it might bite them while in the waters on Maui, but there are bigger concerns one should be aware when visiting Hawaii. It’s hard to believe but there are more Read more…
One of the most original gifts from the islands, a beautifully hand-painted coconut postcard. You can actually mail your friends and family a coconut postcard message from the islands. It’s something the post offices in Hawaii do with surprising regularity. It’s a big “wow” when it arrives in a mainland Read more…
Why are there free-roaming chickens on Maui? They are absolutely everywhere and your first sighting of one will almost certainly be at Maui’s Kahului Airport, probably as you’re grabbing your luggage or rental car. It’s a bizarre sight for tourists who are accustomed to seeing chickens on farms or running Read more…