Kayvee Chan

Sure, Hawaiian food may not be the most well-known in the world like Japanese or Italian food. But they do have their special dishes that you should not miss! If you are in Hawaii and wondering what this Aloha state can offer to satisfy your gastronomical desires, read on. Hawaiian Food Loco Moco Yummy Loco Moco I absolutely enjoyed Loco Moco! This is a dish consisting of white rice, hamburger patty and sunny side egg topped with brown gravy (beef base) . Imagine scooping a little of every item all in a bite. Yum! I wouldn't say I went to any particular eatery specifically to have some Loco Moco since they could be commonly found in a lot of restaurant and I have enjoyed them all.  Poke Bowl Poke is a MUST-TRY! Gosh, poke was my favourite go-to in Hawaii. I can still imagine the taste of the fresh tuna fish and would randomly have a strong craving for some poke bowl but then I remember that I am no longer in Hawaii. Poke bowl is a dish with raw fish (usually tuna), white rice and v...

Shark's Cove - popular snorkelling spot I discovered the joy of snorkelling on a recent trip to Hawaii despite having little swimming skills and quite a lot of anxiety in deep waters. Yet, I managed to clock in a few snorkelling hours. If you think you can't snorkel just because you can't swim, think again! That's the beauty of these recommended snorkelling spots in Hawaii.  They are shallow enough that anyone, regardless of their prowess in the waters, can enjoy. My partner and I went to Hawaii with zero intention to snorkel and ended up pursuing said activity whenever we could! So do yourselves a favour and get one of those snorkel masks and soon, you will discover a whole new world of fishes, turtles and other marine creatures just a short distance away from the shore!  Here are some of the spots tried and tested by a beginner snorkeller - me! KAUAI Having spent only a couple of days in Kauai, we only had time for one beach visit and luckily for us, we chose one of t...

Vacations are fun getaways from your hectic daily lives, a way to relax and have fun. Sometimes though, the unexpected happens - you forget to bring important items and enter panic mode! When that happens, hop into one of the local drugstores. and you are sure to find what you need there!  Here is a list of useful items that I got my hands on during my trip to Japan. They served me so well in my time of need that I would classify them as absolute essentials! Maybe they will serve you as well as they served me. If Your Feet Aches From Walking... 1. Kinomegumi Foot Detox Patch The different foot patch scents  When vacationing in Japan, chances are you will be walking NON-STOP. Constant walking and especially in footwear not meant for long-distance walking (ahem ladies, note to wear comfortable shoes!) is going to leave you with tired and complaining feet by the end of the day.  Luckily for you (and your poor feet), you can easily find the Kinomegumi foot patches in any drug...

No one wants to reach an attraction only to be turned away because they haven't got the right passes to enter. Unfortunately, this was a common sight we saw at many attractions.  We were ourselves turned away at one attraction because we had not purchased the entry pass and it was sold out for the day which was a major bummer! Trust me, you do not want such a thing spoiling your plans for the day. It took me quite a bit of effort to do the research. First, I search for the attractions that were worth visiting and then, I looked into the entry requirements and costs.  Some attractions allow onsite purchase of passes but there is usually online purchase options too. For others, you can only buy them online or in advance otherwise, they get sold out!  So, here is the result of my research of the attractions at Kauai, Maui and Oahu Islands that I had visited. The information on how, where and when to get the passes are just a read away. Hope it helps you in planning your Hawa...