Arriving in Hawaii, a very common greeting is “Howzit?” which basically is short for “How’s it going?” Oftentimes, you’ll hear a “brah” (pronounced, bra, like the undergarment; but refers to brother or friend) at the end, “Howzit brah?” However, this greeting is best left to the kamaainas. Why do they say bra in Hawaii? One […]
Is Maui safe?
IS MAUI SAFE? Maui is generally a safe place, both for visitors and those of us who live here. Our island welcomes nearly 3 million visitors each year, and the vast majority of those people experience nothing more distressing than a sunburn. Is there crime in Maui? The rate of crime in Maui County is […]
What does Kalai mean in Hawaiian?
kālai — Pukui-Elbert, Haw to Eng / kā. lai /, vt., To carve, cut, hew, engrave, hoe; to divide, as land; to shape a canoe or (fig.) What does the name Kalai mean? Meaning of Kalai: Name Kalai in the Tamil origin, means Kalai name means Chripping of Birds. Name Kalai is of Tamil origin […]
Where did original Hawaiians come from?
Hawaiian, any of the aboriginal people of Hawaii, descendants of Polynesians who migrated to Hawaii in two waves: the first from the Marquesas Islands, probably about ad 400; the second from Tahiti in the 9th or 10th century. What race are Native Hawaiians? People who are descended from the original peoples of the Far East, […]
Who brought cattle to Hawaii?
Captain George Vancouver. The Big Island, and especially North Kohala, is the home of the paniolo (Hawaiian cowboy). In 1793 Captain George Vancouver brought the first long horned cattle to the Big Island. The cattle were presented to King Kamehameha I, who placed a kapu (taboo) on their slaughter so they could multiply. How did […]
What are cute Hawaiian names?
Hawaiian Baby Names Leilani. Alaina. Alani. Malia. Kailani. Kalani. Keanu. Ailani. What is a beautiful Hawaiian name for a girl? 70 Hawaiian Baby Girl Names With Meanings Name Meaning Kala As royal the name sounds, its meaning is royal too! The name means ‘princess’ and is the Hawaiian version of the name Sara. Kahula This […]
How much is low income housing in Hawaii?
# of Persons Oahu Hawaii 1 $58,600 $41,550 2 $67,000 $47,450 3 $75,350 $53,400 4 $83,700 $59,300 How much is low income in Hawaii? What is considered Low Income in Hawaii? In 2020 the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) concluded that “low income” for an individual living on Oahu is considered $93,000. […]
How close can you get to a Hawaiian monk seal?
50 feet. Hawaiian monk seals Photo: Hawaii Department of Land and Natural Resources/Lesley Macpherson Recommended viewing distance: At least 50 feet (15 meters) away—on land and in water. Stay behind any signs or barriers. How far away should you be from a monk seal? According to NOAA guidelines, people should view monk seals from a […]
Are things expensive in Honolulu?
You should plan to spend around $227 per day on your vacation in Honolulu, which is the average daily price based on the expenses of other visitors. Past travelers have spent, on average, $42 on meals for one day and $21 on local transportation. Also, the average hotel price in Honolulu for a couple is […]
Are there sheep in Hawaii?
Mouflon Sheep are often considered the most highly prized game mammal on the Island of Hawaii. They live in rough lava flows at high elevation close to the summits of the Big Islands Mauna Kea and Mauna Loa volcanoes as well as the Island of Lanai. Are there wild sheep in Hawaii? On the Big […]
What side of Maui is Kihei on?
Kihei is beach-combing territory on Maui’s southwest shore, the sunniest, driest end of the island. Once a regular destination for sojourning Hawaiian royalty, Kihei features 6 miles of beaches offering clear views of Kahoolawe, Molokini, Lanai and West Maui. Is Kihei South or West Maui? The South Maui region is favored by locals and visitors […]
Are there crabs on the beach in Hawaii?
You may not have seen these crabs in person, but if you walk the beach in the morning, you’ve certainly seen their handiwork. Ghost crabs live in the intertidal zone and after the high tide recedes, they must clear their burrow of the sand the waves washed in. Is there sand crabs in Hawaii? [the_ad […]
How did Maui steal a fire?
MAUI, LEGENDS OF To steal fire from his ancestress, Mahuika, Maui slipped out in the night and extinguished all the cooking fires.Before all was lost Mahuika did succeed in saving a few sparks which she threw into such trees as the kaikomaka, whose wood is still used for firing. How did Maui bring fire to […]
Is there a interstate in Hawaii?
Although Hawaii’s Interstate highways are not connected to those in the continental United States, they are built to Interstate standards. The fact that they carry an “H” number, rather than an “I” number differentiates them from the connected system of Interstate routes on the continental United States. What interstate is in Hawaii? Interstate H-1Interstate H-1 […]
How deep is the water between Maui and Lanai?
about 400 feet. The max water depth between Maui, Molokai, Lanai and Kaho’olawe is about 400 feet, so it it not the big drop-off that you will find elsewhere in Hawaii. How deep is the water around the Hawaiian Islands? Unlike on land where high elevations are relatively rare, much of the world ocean consists […]