heaven sent

Check out the free publicity for Hawaii…Keyshia Cole rocks and so does her new single, “Heaven Sent”…shot in Hawaii (with a lot of beauty shots of Oahu)

items of the week – march 16

If you’re looking for a few tips when you plan your next vacation, check out these items on my list:
1. InsideTrip.com – I read about this new site a while ago on L.A. Times Daily Travel Deal Blog. It’s a new meta-search engine that provides a more in-depth look at various flights it pulls [...]

new uptown fountain

**DISCLAIMER: Please note that New Uptown Fountain has closed as of December 2007.**
It’s a sad fact that a lot of mom-and-pop institutions are closing and we’re seeing it more and more as these big chains are launching in Hawaii.  One great way to keep these local haunts is to venture out and visit them.

After Bourdain’s [...]

inside dish on bourdain

People have been asking what Bourdain is like when I met him in Hawaii.  Honestly, I was a bit hesitant to meet him for the first time, not knowing what he would say or do.  After watching all his episodes, he does speak his mind and smokes and drinks a lot.  Imagine him saying, “who [...]

airborne alert

I came across this posting on USA Today and somehow I actually feel bad for all those people suckered into buying “Airborne”.  The funny part is I was one of them.
Here’s a snippet for the story:
Company to pay $23M to people who bought cure-all for common cold
If you purchased a herbal supplement known as “Airborne,” [...]

the infamous tiki drink

The Hawaii episode is all about Bourdain debunking the myths he has about Hawaii. One of the myths that Bourdain explores is that Hawaii is all about the tiki drinks…colorful, sweet, and fu fu alcoholic drinks. Honestly, it’s hard to find someone holding one unless you’re at a beach resort in Hawaii. He [...]

mr. field coordinator himself

Look for my name in the credits when you tune into Travel Channel’s No Reservations tonight (8 p.m. for you Hawaii folks). I’m listed as a field coordinator. How cool is that? Do I know what a field coordinator means? Not really, but I’m happy to be one and it sounds [...]

items of the week – march 3

This week is focused on the top shows that I’m watching and looking forward to on a weekly basis.
1. Travel Channel’s No Reservations. Can you believe the Hawaii episode airs tonight??? I’ll be posting more photos from the production soon. It came and went and now it’s finally edited for TV. [...]

asians be reppin’ it

The stereotype goes that asians are usually good at math and science, study all the time, make a lot of money, we all know martial arts, we cook delicious cuisine, etc. Let it all be seen and heard that asians can do much more than that. We’re breaking stereotypes and proving that we’re [...]