Honeymoon in Hawaii: Exploring the Big Island’s Romantic Paradise You’ve tied the knot and bought your plane tickets to Hawaii, and now your daydreams of tropical beaches and majestic volcanoes are about to come true on your Big Island honeymoon. … Read More
History
From Bean to Brew: The Rich Story of Kona Coffee on the Big Island
From Bean to Brew: The Rich Story of Kona Coffee on the Big Island Kona Family Farms – Mastering Coffee-Growing for Over 200 Years The story of the coffee in your cup at breakfast dates back over two centuries, when … Read More
Ukulele History: A Harmonizing Resonant Legacy in Hawaiian Culture
Harmonizing History: The Ukulele’s Resonant Legacy in Hawaiian Culture As you enter our Big Island Bed and Breakfast, you will be greeted with the soft melodies of Hawaiian Music. Much of it featuring the ukulele, a four-stringed instrument synonymous with … Read More
Embracing the Aloha Spirit: An Exploration of Hawaiian Traditions
Embracing the Aloha Spirit: An Exploration of Hawaiian Traditions When you visit the Big Island, you’ll hear “aloha” more than any other word, as it’s used interchangeably as hello and goodbye. But the meaning of aloha encompasses much more than … Read More
The Pacific Tsunami Museum, Hilo
The Pacific Tsunami, Hilo Hawaii’s Testament to Nature’s Fury Located in the heart of Hilo, Hawaii, on the Big Island’s east coast, just a short drive from our Volcano bed and breakfast sits a unique and impactful institution, the Pacific … Read More
Mauna Loa Facts and Folklore
Mauna Loa Facts and Folklore Mauna Loa is one of the most well-known and active volcanoes in the world, located on the Big Island of Hawaii. It is the largest active volcano on Earth in terms of volume and area … Read More
Volcano—Where Gods Walk – 6
Not long after that, Kalamainuʻu arrived to Kīlauea, and stood at the edge of Halemaʻumaʻu. She shouted, “I am here for my husband, Punaʻaikoaʻe. Give him to me.”The Pele clan’s laughter echoed throughout the pit. … Read More
Volcano – Where Gods Walk – 5
Kalamainuʻu’s rage grew as she described all the ways that she could kill him. Then she changed into her terrible moʻo form, snapping her huge jaws open and shut just inches from his face. During this time, Punaʻaikoaʻe sat very still, expressionless, and never uttered a word. … Read More
Volcano—Where Gods Walk 4
When Punaʻaikoaʻe reached the coast, he saw a great number of people gathered around others who were engaged in different games—wrestling, bowling, sledding, spear-throwing and so forth. … Read More
Volcano—Where Gods Walk 3
Volcano Village Lodge is the perfect place to stay for anyone who wishes to visit the wahi pana associated the Pele and moʻo clans. Volcano National Park is just a few minutes away. There, an epic battle took place between the volcanic deities and the infamous and extraordinarly beautiful moʻo Kalamainuʻu, who seduced Punaʻaikoaʻe, the husband of Walinuʻu, one of Pele’s elder sisters. … Read More