Hawai‘i Island Sip in Secret at The Hidden Nēnē, Hilo’s Stylish Speakeasy Underneath the streets of downtown Hilo, this speakeasy is redefining the local bar scene and it’s worth a visit if you can find it. by Ashley Probst
From Our Magazine Monumental Mochi: A Morning at Hilo’s Famous Two Ladies Kitchen This little shop is a must-stop for Hilo residents and visitors buying Hawaiʻi Island omiyage. by Catherine Toth Fox
Hawai‘i Island 4 New Places in Hilo You Should Check Out These new businesses are breathing vibrant energy into the laid-back town on Hawaiʻi Island. by Grace Maeda
Arts + Culture How to Watch the 62nd Annual Merrie Monarch Festival Tune into Hawaiʻi’s premier hula competition this week. by HAWAII Magazine Staff
Adventure We Missed Kīlauea’s Lava Fountains but Still Had an Epic Vacation We got to Hawaiʻi Volcanoes National Park minutes after Kīlauea’s fountaining stopped, but there’s still a lot to do on Hawaiʻi Island. by Catherine Toth Fox
Arts + Culture 8 Flowers and Lei You’ll See at the Merrie Monarch Festival These flowers—some native to the Islands—have special meaning in Hawaiian culture. by Catherine Toth Fox
Arts + Culture How to Watch the Merrie Monarch Festival 2024 Here's how you can watch Hawaiʻi’s premier hula competition live. by HAWAII Magazine Staff
Arts + Culture Find Curated Hawaiʻi Goods at This Hilo Shop Hana Hou Hilo, originally established as a Hawaiiana antiques and collectibles store, has transformed itself into a modern-day curator of locally made goods. by Kevin Allen
Arts + Culture You Can’t Miss This Popular Mochi Shop in Hilo For almost 30 years, Two Ladies Kitchen has been selling a colorful array of Japanese mochi and manju. by Catherine Toth Fox
Hawai‘i Island Have Aloha Will Travel EP126: Emily and Cat’s Hilo Adventure We talk about spending two days in Hilo on Hawaiʻi Island—and everything we ate. by Catherine Toth Fox
Adventure Why Hilo Should Be On Your Hawaiʻi Travel Bucket List This sleepy town on the east side of Hawai‘i Island is often overlooked—and really shouldn’t be. by Catherine Toth Fox
First-Time 13 Mistakes People Make When Traveling to Hawaiʻi Island You won’t find Waikīkī here. by Catherine Toth Fox