Articles by Kevin Allen

From ʻukulele prodigies like Jake Shimabukuro to old school legends like Eddie Kamae, our newly created ʻukulele Spotify playlist has it all.

It's the big 5-0! To celebrate the occasion, Cat and Kevin are joined by famed ʻukulele instructor Roy Sakuma.

Go on a mountain biking adventure with Big Island Bike Tours, up, down and across the 100 acres of farmland behind the historic residence at Anna Ranch Heritage Center.  

As it turns out, there are still things you can’t find on the Internet—and a lot of them happen to be on Hawai‘i Island.

A true hole-in-the-wall gem, Aloha Mondays keeps its diners on their toes with an ever-shifting menu filled with locally sourced dishes.

Where else in Hawaii can you find family friendly tidepools, comfortable pavilions as well as an official horseshoe court?

Hana Hou, located in the center of Hilo, is especially known for its intricately crafted lauhala hats.

Kaloko Fishpond, which is a part of the Kaloko-Honokōhau National Park, is beset with traditional Hawaiian artifacts and sites.

Waimea Butcher Shop makes sure no part of the animal—and we mean no part—goes to waste.

Crystal clear waters, a gorgeous walking trail and remnants of ancient Hawaiian civilization can all be found at Lapakahi State Historical Park.

Get lost in the rainforest flora at Ho‘omaluhia Botanical Garden, O‘ahu’s youngest—and largest—botanical garden.

Those looking to summit Lēʻahi will want to know about these important changes.