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The Kona Coffee Cultural Festival 2025: Nov 7th – Nov 16th

Kai Ioh | Oct 2025 The Kona Coffee Cultural Festival is more than just an annual event—it's a deeply cherished tradition celebrating one of Kona’s most iconic crops, Kona coffee. For me, it holds even deeper meaning, as it provided the f...

October 16, 2025

Where the Past and the Future Meet: Kamakahonu, a Living Legacy in Kailua Bay

By Kai Ioh | October 2025 The 2025 IRONMAN World Championship has come and gone, leaving behind a trail of unforgettable moments here on the Big Island. Mahalo to every athlete, volunteer, and supporter who made it a success. If you’ve fo...

October 14, 2025

Kona Ironman 2025: A Historic Race Before Big Changes in 2026

Kai Ioh | September 2025 Every October, our usually sleepy seaside town of Kailua-Kona transforms into the global capital of endurance. The Ironman World Championship returns this year on October 11, 2025, welcoming nearly 3,000 of the world�...

September 22, 2025

Hawaiian Avocados: A Local Treasure of 200+ Varieties

By Kai Ioh | September, 2025 When most people think of avocados, they picture the familiar Hass variety stacked in supermarkets. What many don’t realize is that most of those Hass are picked early, then artificially ripened before reaching...

September 20, 2025

Floating Lanterns and Sacred Moments: Honoring Loved Ones at Fairmont Orchid

By Kai Ioh | September 2025 There are many beautiful events on the Big Island, but few feel as sacred and deeply human as the Floating Lantern Ceremony held each summer at the Fairmont Orchid’s Coconut Grove. This year’s gathering, hosted...

September 2, 2025

Merriman’s: The Restaurant That Connects Hawaii, One Island at a Time

Kai Ioh | August, 2025 If you’ve ever wondered whether a single restaurant can capture the essence of all the Hawaiian Islands, the answer might be Merriman’s. Founded in the quiet upcountry town of Waimea on the Big Island, Merriman’s...

August 20, 2025

From Kona to Kakaako: A Honolulu Day Trip with a Big Island Vision

Kai Ioh | August 2025 This post continues the reflection from my previous blog on island hopping between the Hawaiian Islands. If you are new to Hawaii, it’s worth revisiting how easy it is to visit other islands for business or for pleasu...

August 19, 2025

Island Hopping from the Big Island: A Local’s Guide to Quick Escapes

Kai Ioh | August 2025 Because we live on islands, hopping between the Hawaiian islands becomes second nature. For many of my clients, and me personally, island hopping isn’t just a getaway. It’s part of everyday life. Whether I’m headin...

August 17, 2025

More Than Neighbors: How Community, Culture, and Connection Shape Longevity on Hawaii’s Big Island

By Kai Ioh | July, 2025 The Science: Community and Longevity Hawaii consistently ranks among the top states for longevity. The reasons are deeper than just climate or healthy food. Research like the Blue Zones studies shows that strong soci...

July 16, 2025

Lāhainā Noon: Hawaii’s “Zero Shadow Day” and the Sun’s Cruel Beauty

By Kai Ioh | July 2025 The Day the Sun Stands Still: Lāhainā Noon in Hawaii What if you could stand in the sun, look down, and see your shadow simply disappear? Twice a year in Hawaii, the impossible becomes reality. It’s called Lāhain...

July 15, 2025

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