As a part of their Outrigger Enterprises Waikiki Beach Walk Project, Trump Organization & Irongate of Los Angeles declared their plans to bring up a luxury condominium hotel. This proposed project will come up on the Saratoga & Kalia roads. It is supposed to include a 350ft tower along with 460 luxury hotel units, each [...]
Shrimp Trucks of Oahu
Oct 14th, 2008 by in Uncategorized
A delicious shrimp lunch at Oahu’s northern shore is something that cannot be missed. In fact, there are several roadside stands where freshly cooked shrimps are served. Mostly located in Kahuku town area, the shrimp dishes are ordered at the windows of the shrimp trucks. They are served along with two scoops of rice & [...]
Popular Oahu Bakeries
Oct 14th, 2008 by in Uncategorized
There many bakeries in the Oahu island of Hawaii. Located in Kailua, Agnes’ Portuguese Bake Shop specializes in hot fried malasadas, sweet bread & potato bread. You will also get Portuguese bean soup & caldo verde soup. One can also find some non-Portuguese specialties like Russian tea [...]
THE MARITIME HISTORY OF OAHU
Oct 14th, 2008 by in Uncategorized
Located right in the middle of the Pacific Ocean, Oahu has a rich maritime history that is more than three thousand years old. The discovery of the exotic islands of Hawaii by the Polynesians & their settlement over there even before the birth of Christ is indeed very fascinating. By the time, the Europeans [...]
THE LEGACIES OF OAHU
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Hawaii is intimately associated with history & culture. The local people of Oahu are intensely dedicated towards preserving their culture & passing them over to posterity. Whether it is the native language or the traditional arts & crafts, the Hawaiians are very proud of their culture. One of the treasured possessions of the Hawaiians [...]
THE ANCIENT SITES OF OAHU
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Oahu is a land of history & culture. The sacred sites of Oahu like Heiau, pohaku, petroglyphs, caves, rock shelters & fish ponds. Even today, these places are looked upon with reverence & believed to possess miraculous powers. The Waimea Valley & Hale o Lono Heiau still echo of the religious minds of the [...]
SHAPING THE FUTURE
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Oahu’s rich historic past influences the future to a considerable extent. The first settlers of the Hawaiian Islands were good navigators from the south Pacific. In fact, the Polynesian Migration to these islands can be classified into two phases: the first group migrated sometime around 600-750 A.D. In the second phase, the Marquesas migrated [...]
GREAT FREE ACTIVITIES ON OAHU
Oct 14th, 2008 by in Uncategorized
Oahu is a very popular holiday destination. The adventure, the sights, the art & the culture of the place are bound to leave an indelible mark on your minds. There is also a plethora of activities that you can enjoy without spending a single penny. You can visit Hawaii’s State Art Museum, which has [...]