Mineral sunscreens are generally safer for people and marine life. In 2018 the Hawaii legislature banned sunscreens containing two ingredients known to harm coral reefs and marine life: oxybenzone and octinoxate. The law goes into effect in January 2021, giving makers of popular sunscreens, such as Banana Boat and Coppertone, time to change their products. This also gives … [Read more...]
How to pack a TSA ready travel toiletry bag to carry on an airplane
As en elite frequent flier, I always carry on toiletries. I will show you how to choose your carry on toiletry bag wisely and how to effectively pack tour toiletry bag to breeze through airport security. I will also show you common problems with packing carry on toiletry bags. I. Common problems with packing carry on toiletry bags Problem #1: Too much stuff! This bag is … [Read more...]
What’s going on with the eruption of Kilauea volcano
Volcanologist Michelle Coombs explains what is going on Kilauea volcano. The video also shows live footage of new fissures. Volcano National Park remains closed, and the Civil Defense has issued a red alert for aviation. Both will remain in effect for the foreseeable future. Video courtesy of USGS as public domain. … [Read more...]
USGS webcam footage of Kilauea Volcano eruption on Hawaii Island
The US Geological Survey (USGS) operates the Hawaii Volcano Observatory (HVO) on Hawaii island. They have several webcams streaming footage of Kilauea volcano as it erupts. These are the most active webcams. Live Panorama of Halemaʻumaʻu Overlook Vent Wide Angle from HVO Observation Tower [KWcam] Live … [Read more...]
Best Burgers in Hawaii
Wondering where to get a really great burger or cheeseburger in Hawaii? Here are the results of the various readers' polls and reviews for tops, island by island. Oahu Kua 'Aina wins best burger almost every year for at least 10 years running. There are two locations: in Honolulu at Ward Center and on the North Shore in Haleiwa town. They also serve a crazy good fish … [Read more...]