Surviving a Red Eye

It’s been a fantastic ten days here in Kona, and it’s time to say Aloha until the next time. While it’s always nice to have one last day to soak up the sun and the warm, welcoming culture, opting for a red-eye to get home can be less than fun, to say the least. Flying […]

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The 36th Ironman World Championship

Tomorrow, the 36th annual Ironman World Championships will take place here in the big island of Kona, Hawaii. The big show of triathlon, held every October is a spectacular event to witness, whether you’re a volunteer, an athlete or a spectator. A little history… The inaugural “Hawaiian IRON MAN” Triathlon was conceptualized in 1977 as […]

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Farmer’s Market, Kona Style

When in Kona, eat Hawaiian Style! In other words, go local!   And what better way to do that than to visit the Wednesday morning Farmer’s Market on Ali’i Drive? The Kona Farmer’s Market has abundantly fresh, local fruits and vegetables used in Hawaii Regional Cuisine featuring exotic varieties that are as intriguing as they […]

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Ride, Run…Eat!

Aloha `auinala, Kona! After a whole weekend to settle into the relaxing flow of the big island (no lava pun intended), it’s nice to really start to get into the swing of the race vibe that’s just starting to pick up in this part of the world. Aside from having the chance to be a […]

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