Category Archives: Discover Aloha

The posts for the follow-up reports for Discover Aloha with ManoaDNA!

At the Kahala Hotel

Today on “Discover Aloha With ManoaDNA” I head over to the Kahala Hotel in the Waialae are of O’ahu. A sort of secluded hotel, the Kahala has recently changed owners and attitude. Previously known by many other names, the newly … Continue reading

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Sheraton Waikiki

The view from the Sheraton Waikiki is beautiful. I am stunned every time because, as a local living in Hawai’i, I always think, “Waikiki is not real Hawai’i.” But it is. It really is. It’s beautiful. The Sheraton sits right … Continue reading

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Discover Aloha radio – 6/27

Aloha, listeners!  Today on our “Discover Aloha!” radio show, we talked about our top 5 reasons to visit Hawai’i which included activities, music, clothes, mana or spirit, and our perennial favorite – food!  We also had a great Talk Story … Continue reading

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Discover Aloha! Radio – May 16th

Today on our Discover Aloha radio show, I talked about our brand new CD, “EVOLUTION” which is set to make it’s debut here in Hawai’i this summer.  I just listened to the mastered copy of it and damn, it sounds … Continue reading

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Discover Aloha – May 9th

Today on our DISCOVER ALOHA! radio show, I mentioned that this past Wednesday, May 5th, was Boy’s Day here in Hawai’i (Children’s Day in Japan, Cinco de Mayo in Mexico).  In celebration of Boy’s Day here in Hawai’i, koi or … Continue reading

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Radio – 5/2

On today’s DISCOVER ALOHA! radio show, I talked about two of my favorite body surfing beaches here on Oahu – Makapu’u and Sandy beaches.  We also had a nice talk story segment with Takashi Ichikura (see pic), who is the … Continue reading

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Radio Report – Health Bar

So I discovered the Health Bar a couple of years ago but kind of forgot about it until a couple of weeks ago. Now I go allllll the time! The Health Bar is located on Monsarrat Avenue by Diamond Head … Continue reading

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Na Hoku Festival

Hey, it’s the “D”!  On today’s DISCOVER ALOHA! radio show, I talked about the first annual Na Hoku Festival which comes up at the end of May.  This 4-day celebration of Hawai’i’s music and its artists centers around the Na … Continue reading

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Radio Report – Swap Meet

Just went to the swap meet at Aloha Stadium and it was so much fun! I made sure to take as many pictures as I could to try and cover our top 5 countdown on our radio show so please … Continue reading

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Jake Shimabukuro

I interviewed Jake Shimabukuro the other day and had a great time! He will be featured on our radio program on 4/18 so please tune in! Jake and I go way back and he’s been such a great support to … Continue reading

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