In its ancient past, one word ruled Hawaiian life. That word was kapu, which is the Hawaiian equivalent of the Polynesian word “taboo.” Taboo, of course, means forbidden. In Hawaiian culture, many things were forbidden (such as walking on the volcano, eating with women on the beach, or touching a chief) and breaking these rules [...]
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A Great Overnight Trip on the Big Island
A Great Overnight Trip on the Big Island
Hawaii’s Big Island is one of the best destinations in the state, if only because it tends to attract the less rowdy tourist crowds. There are plenty of things to do on the island of Hawaii, and one way to take in some of the most important [...]