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HaveAlohaWillTravelHave Aloha Will Travel EP101: Get a Sneak Peek of Our New IssueHave Aloha Will Travel EP101: Get a Sneak Peek of Our New Issue by HaveAlohaWillTravel2023-01-2325 minHaveAlohaWillTravelHave Aloha Will Travel EP99: What to Do This Holiday SeasonFrom Christmas beach days to all of the biggest New Year's Eve events, Kevin and Grace blab on about some of their favorite things to do during the holiday season.2022-12-2024 min
HaveAlohaWillTravelHave Aloha Will Travel EP98: Mauna Loa EruptionThe crew brings on Hawaiʻi Volcanoes National Park interpretation and education program manager Benjamin Hayes to talk about the recent historic eruption.2022-12-0623 minHaveAlohaWillTravelHave Aloha Will Travel EP97: Holiday Gift GuideOn this week's episode, Kevin, Grace and Cat talk about Hawaiʻi-made gift ideas and possible presents for loved ones coming into the holiday season.2022-11-2227 minHaveAlohaWillTravelHave Aloha Will Travel EP96: It’s Shopping Season!On episode 96 of the “Have Aloha Will Travel Podcast,” Catherine Toth Fox and Grace Maeda welcome Meli James back to the show. The Mana Up co-founder made her first appearance in episode 29. Her company provides an extensive mentorship program to local businesses looking to develop their stories and products. From organic beauty and beach apparel to locally crafted food and cocktail mixes, you can find an incredible variety of businesses that have graduated through the Mana Up program—many of which you know and love.2022-11-0829 minHaveAlohaWillTravelHave Aloha Will Travel EP95: Introducing Emily Smith + Fall Faves in HawaiʻiThe crew at HAWAIʻI Magazine always loves having a new face around, and this week they're introducing Emily Smith to the HAWAIʻI ʻohana. Smith is HAWAIʻI Magazine's newest digital media manager and loves toy poodles, astrology and more.
Cat, Kevin, Grace and Emily also share some of their favorite things about fall in Hawaiʻi. From Cat's love of pumpkin patches to Emily's fondness for the Hawaiʻi International Film Festival, the gang covers a lot on what to do and see in Hawaiʻi during the fall season.2022-10-2529 minHaveAlohaWillTravelHave Aloha Will Travel EP94: Kauaʻi and Maui TravelogueKevin, Cat and Grace are back on the air to discuss some of their most recent trips to Maui and Kauai.
From hiking through Kokeʻe State Park to getting surf lessons and more, Cat and Grace filled their travel itineraries to the Garden Isle to the brim, and have some great tips to share for those headed to Kauaʻi. Kevin spent time in the Wailea and Wailuku districts of Maui, and at the very least has a ridiculous photo of himself doing aerial yoga that's sure to make you laugh—you'll have to watch the video version of the...2022-10-1135 minHaveAlohaWillTravelHave Aloha Will Travel EP93: Hawaiʻi Trivia with the HAWAIʻI Magazine StaffThe gang is back—in person—to tackle some Hawaiʻi-specific trivia questions and flex their knowledge of the Islands in a trivia quiz. If you think you know all about the Rainbow State, then feel free to play along with Cat, Kevin and Grace as they ask each other questions that may leave you stumped.
If you got all of Cat's questions correct—easily the toughest of the bunch—email kevina@hawaiimagazine.com and we'll shout you out on the next episode.2022-09-2729 min
HaveAlohaWillTravelHave Aloha Will Travel EP92: Talk Story with "Manta Man" Keller LarosGliding blissfully under the sea's surface, manta rays are some of Hawaiʻi's most fascinating and beautiful underwater inhabitants. And to coincide with World Manta Day on Sep. 17, the Have Aloha Will Travel crew has invited Keller Laros on to discuss everything manta.
Famously known for his YouTube video documenting a bottlenose dolphin asking for his assistance to remove fishing line from its wound, which has garnered over 22 million views, Laros's true passion is observing, recording and getting to know the mantas that call the Hawaiian Islands home. Starting the Manta Pacific Research Foundation in 2002, the nonprofit's main goal is t...2022-09-1329 minHaveAlohaWillTravelHave Aloha Will Travel EP91: Another Round of Hawaiʻi Q&AIt's Q&A time, as we've got a whole round of new questions to be answered by the hosts of the Have Aloha Will Travel podcast.
If you ever wanted to know how to get a lei to your friends and family on the Mainland, or need clarification on the hours of Diamond Head State Monument, then this is the episode for you.2022-08-3031 minHaveAlohaWillTravelHave Aloha Will Travel EP90: Shave Ice, Fishing and Our Summer 2022 IssueOn the momentous 90th episode of the “Have Aloha Will Travel” podcast, Kevin Allen returns, joining Catherine Toth Fox and Grace Maeda. The crew welcomes Kevin back, catching him up on the making of HAWAIʻI Magazine’s Summer 2022 issue.2022-08-1634 minHaveAlohaWillTravelHave Aloha Will Travel EP89: 24-Hours in Hilo, Hawaiʻi IslandOn episode 89 of the “Have Aloha Will Travel,” co-hosts Catherine Toth Fox and Grace Maeda are reporting from Hilo. From trying the most unique loco moco to exploring ʻAkaka Falls and Volcanoes National Park, the co-hosts have a jammed-pack itinerary for travelers.2022-08-0124 minHaveAlohaWillTravelHave Aloha Will Travel EP88: Hawaiʻi Trivia!On episode 88 of the “Have Aloha Will Travel” podcast, co-hosts Catherine Toth Fox and Grace Maeda welcome HAWAIʻI Magazine’s editorial intern, Mia Anzalone. Like Cat, Mia was born and raised on Oʻahu, so we decided to test the two on all things Hawaiʻi.2022-07-1833 minHaveAlohaWillTravelHave Aloha Will Travel EP:87: How to Get Hitched in HawaiʻiOn this episode of the “Have Aloha Will Travel” podcast, co-hosts Catherine Toth Fox and Grace Maeda sit down with expert wedding planner Tessa Gomes and professional wedding photographer Joseph Esser. From gathering inspiration and creating mood boards, to keeping guests under control, Tessa and Joseph provide valuable insight and tips on how to get hitched without a hitch.2022-07-0435 minHaveAlohaWillTravelHave Aloha Will Travel EP 86: Summertime Fun in HawaiʻiCo-hosts of the “Have Aloha Will Travel” podcast, Catherine Toth Fox and Grace Maeda discuss what they are most excited about this upcoming summer. They also play a little game naming their top picks. Listen and play along and let us know your answers to the questions.2022-06-2038 minHaveAlohaWillTravelHave Aloha Will Travel EP85: Protecting Our Oceans with Maui Ocean CenterIn honor of World Oceans Day on June 8, we welcome the Maui Ocean Center’s general manager, Tapani Vouri. He shares expert advice on how to help the ocean and its marvelous marine species.2022-06-0637 minHaveAlohaWillTravelHave Aloha Will Travel EP84: It's Trivia Time!On this episode of the “Have Aloha Will Travel,” co-hosts Catherine Toth Fox and Grace Maeda play a friendly round of Hawaiʻi trivia with the newest team member to the HAWAIʻI Magazine staff, Sophie Velasques. Say aloha to Sophie! She’s the creative brain behind our social media platforms, so you’ll certainly get to know her.
Listen and play along as Cat tests Grace and Sophie on Hawaiʻi trivia. Make sure to let us know how you fare compared to the HAWAIʻI Magazine staff.2022-05-2333 minHaveAlohaWillTravelHave Aloha Will Travel EP83: 36 Hours on KauaʻiThe road less traveled is often the most exciting. And co-hosts Catherine Toth Fox and Grace Maeda definitely took alternative routes during their recent expedition to Kauaʻi.
For those planning a trip to the Garden Isle, Cat and Grace build a 36-hour itinerary that will take you from Hanapēpē and Kōloa on Kauaʻi’s southern coasts, all the way up to Kīlauea in the north. Listen to find out information on under-the-radar hikes, comfortable accommodations, historic attractions and restaurant recommendations by friends that the co-hosts made along the way.2022-05-0945 minHaveAlohaWillTravelHave Aloha Will Travel EP 82: We Got Maui on Our MindsHave Aloha Will Travel EP 82: We Got Maui on Our Minds by HaveAlohaWillTravel2022-04-2530 minHaveAlohaWillTravelEP 81 Eat Like A LocalEP 81 Eat Like A Local by HaveAlohaWillTravel2022-04-1138 minHaveAlohaWillTravelHave Aloha Will Travel EP80: What to Love about Hawaiʻi on Taylon’s Last EpisodeIt’s with a heavy heart we’re saying goodbye and a hui hou (see you again) to “Have Aloha Will Travel” co-host and HAWAIʻI Magazine’s digital media specialist Taylon Faltas. As Taylon says farewell to Hawaiʻi, she shares what she’ll miss most about living in the Islands. From her favorite restaurants to her go-to beaches on Oʻahu, Taylon talks with co-hosts Catherine Toth Fox and Grace Maeda about her favorite memories from Hawaiʻi—many of which involve food.
The crew also discuss the recent lift on domestic travel restrictions to the state. For two years Hawaiʻi...2022-03-2829 minHaveAlohaWillTravelHave Aloha Will Travel EP79: Kevin's Last EpisodeYou read that right, it’s our interim editor and co-host of the “Have Aloha Will Travel” podcast’s last episode. Kevin Allen has been with the company for just about five years, and with Catherine Toth Fox, started the “Have Aloha Will Travel” podcast three years ago.
To send him off right, Cat returns to the show to bid him farewell. You can listen to the gang talk about some of their favorite episodes of the tenure of the HAWT podcast—which will still continue after Kevin’s departure, so be sure to stay tuned.2022-03-1436 minHaveAlohaWillTravelHave Aloha Will Travel EP78: Talk Story with Hawaiʻi Chef Keaka LeeThe last few years for local chef Keaka Lee have been a wild ride. Opening his restaurant, Kapa Hale, right in Kaimukī was a dream for him, and with the birth of his first child just around the corner, it was already looking to be an eventful year. Then COVID hit and threw everything into a spiral.
Now, Kapa Hale has grown into a local favorite and is seen as one of the most exciting new restaurants in Hawaiʻi. Using local ingredients and changing his menu based on what is available, Lee has captured the minds—and stomachs—of many O...2022-03-0134 minHaveAlohaWillTravelHave Aloha Will Travel EP77: Romantic Date Ideas in HawaiʻiLove is in the air, and we celebrate Valentine's Day on this episode of the Have Aloha Will Travel podcast.
First, co-hosts Kevin, Taylon and Grace introduce a few new segments to the podcast—Talk Story, where the crew relays something special, weird or insightful that has happened to them through the week, and a new news section where Kevin, Grace and Taylon handpick headlining articles about Hawaii that are noteworthy for locals and visitors.
Going off of Grace Maeda's article on "Your Guide to 4 Last-Minute Valentine’s Dates in Hawaiʻi" the crew talks about some fun, last-minute ideas on wh...2022-02-1534 minHaveAlohaWillTravelHave Aloha Will Travel EP76: Talking Story with Aloha De MeleInspired by the beauty of the islands that she calls home, JT Ojerio creates powerful pieces of art for her brand, Aloha De Mele. And Kevin, Grace and Taylon got to sit down with Ojerio to discuss how she got into the world of art, where she'd like to see the industry change and how to properly raise a chicken from infancy all in this episode of the "Have Aloha Will Travel" podcast.2022-02-0133 min
HaveAlohaWillTravelHave Aloha Will Travel EP75: HAWAIʻI Magazine Returns to Print!Kevin, Grace and Taylon are back again this week on the "Have Aloha Will Travel" podcast with an exciting update about HAWAIʻI Magazine and its return to print.
That's right, the magazine you all know and love will be returning from its print hiatus in a new quarterly format—and the "Have Aloha Will Travel" crew talk all about it in this episode. With a new look, but very much the same soul and feel, HAWAI'I Magazine will be returning to your doorstep better than ever, and we can't wait for you to get our upcoming 2022 Readers' Choice Awards issu2022-01-1823 minHaveAlohaWillTravelHave Aloha Will Travel EP74: Winter Packing and New Years' ResolutionsIt's the first episode of the "Have Aloha Will Travel" podcast in 2022, so you know what that means.
Kevin, Grace and Taylon talk about some of their New Years' resolutions, from reading more books to getting out of their comfort zones and seeing everything the Islands have to offer. And for visitors coming to Hawaiʻi now, you'll definitely want to tune in to this episode of the podcast. Not only does the crew talk about some things you certainly need to have packed when visiting Hawaiʻi in the winter—yes, a jacket is handy to have—but they also d...2022-01-0328 minHaveAlohaWillTravelHave Aloha Will Travel EP73: Hawaiʻi During the HolidaysHave Aloha Will Travel EP73: Hawaiʻi During the Holidays by HaveAlohaWillTravel2021-12-2036 minHaveAlohaWillTravelHave Aloha Will Travel EP72: Talking Story with Hawaiʻi Island Comedian Justine SmithThe seasons are changing, and so is the cast of the "Have Aloha Will Travel" podcast.
Taylon Faltas joins the podcast as its newest co-host as editor Catherine Toth Fox has stepped away for the time being. And on her first episode Taylon, and Kevin, talk story with local Big Island comedian Justine Smith who not only gets up on stage to get people laughing but also puts together her own shows to help support local comics.2021-12-0636 min
HaveAlohaWillTravelHave Aloha Will Travel EP71: How to Get More From Your Hawaiʻi VacationCat, Kevin—and digital media specialist Taylon—are back this week to provide tips and insight on how visitors can get a more unique, authentic Hawaiʻi experience.
From participating in voluntourism opportunities—made easy with programs like Mālama Hawaiʻi and Travel2change—to eating at local restaurants and eateries that will give you a real taste of Hawaiʻi cuisine, the crew talks about various ways travelers can learn and experience more about Hawaiʻi on their trips to the Islands.2021-11-2231 minHaveAlohaWillTravelHave Aloha Will Travel EP70: Talk Story with Rainbow Drive-In Owner Chris IwamuraKevin and Cat roped in Chris Iwamura into this week's episode of the Have Aloha Will Travel podcast to talk about the present, past, and future of Rainbow Drive-In. The third-generation owner of Rainbow Drive-In, Chris discusses what it's been like operating the eatery during COVID-19, the balancing act of keeping Rainbow Drive-In familiar to longtime customers while introducing new aspects to the business, as well as what it's been like expanding the brand to five locations on Oʻahu.2021-11-0922 minHaveAlohaWillTravelHave Aloha Will Travel EP69: Cat Talks Maui, Kaanapali Beach Hotel and More!On this episode of the Have Aloha Will Travel podcast, Cat returns from her recent trip to Maui to tell you all about some of the amazing things she ate and to discuss Kaanapali Beach Hotel's new renovations.
Cat and Kevin also talk about some of the Halloween events that will be happening this year that you won't want to miss!2021-10-2636 minHaveAlohaWillTravelHave Aloha Will Travel EP68: Halemaʻumaʻu Crater Eruption News with Jessica FerracaneThis week on the Have Aloha Will Travel podcast, editors Catherine Toth Fox and Kevin Allen are joined by Hawaiʻi Volcanoes National Park public affairs specialist Jessica Ferracane to talk about the recent eruptions at Halemauʻmaʻu Crater.2021-10-1130 minHaveAlohaWillTravelHave Aloha Will Travel EP67: Going Behind-the-Scenes with HAWAII Magazine's Sep/Oct Digital IssueYes, HAWAIʻI Magazine still publishes its issues.
While we are on a print hiatus, the editorial team here at HAWAIʻI Magazine has been putting together digital issues in 2021, and recently released their September/October edition. You can read all about how to access this digital issue, and why you need it to plan your next Hawaiʻi vacation, here (hawaiimagazine.com/planning-a-hawaii-vacation-soon-read-our-latest-issue/).2021-09-2830 min
HaveAlohaWillTravelHave Aloha Will Travel EP66: Talk Story with Local TikTok Celeb Kirsten TitusIf you're not big on TikTok, or social media, you may not have heard about Kirsten Titus—who joins Cat and Kevin today on this week's episode of the Have Aloha Will Travel podcast—but she's a big deal.
Going by the username @pepperonimuffin, she has amassed over 2.3 million followers on TikTok. You read that right,—million. Her Instagram account also has a total of 239 thousand followers, all of whom enjoy the matter-of-fact, lifestyle blogs she posts on her social media platforms. And on this episode of the HAWT-cast, the Oʻahu born-and-raised influencer educates Cat and Kevin on what it's li...2021-09-1430 minHaveAlohaWillTravelHave Aloha Will Travel EP65: Hawaiʻi Q&A Part 2It's time for round two of our Have Aloha Will Travel podcast Q&A super-show!
In case you missed it last week, we answered a slew of questions from readers and listeners, and Cat and Kevin return to the mics in this episode of HAWT to answer even more questions. What do the people want to know? A lot, apparently! The duo talks about beer breweries across the state, wheelchair-accessible activities and beaches on Oʻahu and how to move to Hawaiʻi—spoiler alert, it's hard.2021-08-3147 minHaveAlohaWillTravelHave Aloha Will Travel EP64: Hawaiʻi Q&AIt has been a hot minute since Cat and Kevin have taken questions from listeners and answered them, which is exactly what they do on this week's episode of the Have Aloha Will Travel podcast.2021-08-1727 min
HaveAlohaWillTravelHave Aloha Will Travel EP63: Talk Story with Nick Kuchar and Tracey KehlerNick Kuchar (@nickkuchar) is no stranger on the Have Aloha Will Travel podcast, appearing on episode 35 of the podcast just over a year ago. This time, however, Kuchar is back on the show with his studio manager and jack-of-all-trades Tracey Kehler to talk shop about their new podcast, Secondary Colors, which will be releasing its first episode on August 15th.2021-08-0329 min
HaveAlohaWillTravelHave Aloha Will Travel EP62: Ocean Safety with North Shore Lifeguard Kyle FoyleThere's no doubt about it, Hawaii's lifeguards are some of the best in the nation—if not the world. Not only do they have to contend with ever-changing ocean conditions, powerful north shore waves and a wide number of beaches to cover, but with the recent spike in travelers, they also have to make sure everybody stays safe.
On this week's episode of the Have Aloha Will Travel podcast, North Shore lieutenant lifeguard Kyle Foyle joins Cat and Kevin this week to discuss ocean safety and injury prevention when visiting Hawaii beaches.2021-07-2034 minHaveAlohaWillTravelHave Aloha Will Travel EP61: Maui TravelogueIn one of our longest episodes of the Have Aloha Will Travel podcast yet, Kevin talks all about his recent trip to Maui.
From rental car woes to catching a Haleakalā sunset, visiting the numerous businesses and shops throughout Haʻikū and staying at the truly luxurious Haʻikū House, Cat and Kevin talk at great lengths about the Valley Isle, so if you're planning a trip to Maui, this is the episode to watch!2021-07-0642 minHaveAlohaWillTravelHave Aloha Will Travel EP60: Talk Story with Hawaiian Singer-Songwriter Paula Fuga!Hawaiian singer-songwriter Paula Fuga (@pfunklove) joins Kevin on the Have Aloha Will Travel podcast to talk about her new upcoming album, Rain on Sunday, which will be available for purchase on June 25.
Born and raised in Waimānalo, Fuga has performed all over the world, from Madison Square Garden to The Sydney Opera House Forecourt—she's also been a three-time performer at the White House! And it has been a busy year for the award-winning wahine, she's recently signed on to Jack Johnson's record label, Brushfire Records, will be releasing her first album in over a decade—Rain on Sunday—and has b...2021-06-2231 minHaveAlohaWillTravelHave Aloha Will Travel EP59: Kauaʻi Travelogue with CatOn the last episode of the Have Aloha Will Travel podcast, Cat and Kevin discussed her visit to Kauaʻi, and what it was like flying with her vaccine passport. In this episode, the main topic of discussion is what she actually did on Kauaʻi!
From the general vibe of the island to how packed Kauai's north shore was and the numerous activities, tours and restaurants Cat checked out on her trip, this episode of the Have Aloha Will Travel podcast covers a wide range of topics.2021-06-0838 minHaveAlohaWillTravelHave Aloha Will Travel EP58: Cat Travels to Kauaʻi with her Vaccine PassportGot your eye on a ticket to Kauaʻi? Then you'll want to watch this episode of the Have Aloha Will Travel Podcast, where Cat recounts her island-hopping experience.
Fresh off the plane from her island-hopping journey to Kauaʻi, Cat talks about what it was like traveling interisland using her vaccine passport. From getting vaccinated to waiting two weeks, inputting her information into the state's Safe Travels website portal and bypassing airport lines—Cat leaves out no detail during this episode.2021-05-2430 minHaveAlohaWillTravelHave Aloha Will Travel EP57: Talk Story with Local Foodie Expert Melissa ChangOn this episode of our “Have Aloha Will Travel” podcast, Cat talks with her foodie pal, Melissa Chang (@melissa808) about all the new restaurants that have recently opened up in Hawaiʻi. (Kevin couldn’t make it to the recording after his second COVID-19 vaccine shot wiped him out.)2021-05-1124 minHaveAlohaWillTravelHave Aloha Will Travel EP56: What We Love About Summer in HawaiʻiIt's starting to feel a bit like summer here in the Islands, and Cat and Kevin talk about one of their favorite seasons on this episode of the Have Aloha Will Travel podcast.2021-04-2729 minHaveAlohaWillTravelHave Aloha Will Travel EP55: 2021 Readers' Choice Awards Sneak Peak!It's almost that time of the year again, where we release our annual HAWAIʻI Magazine Readers' Choice Awards results!
Who will win this years' categories, like "Best Island," "Best Beach" and "Best Town"? You'll have to check out the digital issue—via the HAWAIʻI Magazine app—to find out ... or you can listen to this week's episode where we reveal the winners of said categories.2021-04-1237 minHaveAlohaWillTravelHave Aloha Will Travel EP54: Talk Story with Zippy's VP of Marketing, Kevin YimDisclaimer: Don't listen to this podcast on an empty stomach! This week's guest, Kevin Yim, vice president of marketing at Zippy's, knows everything there is to know about the local comfort food chain and he has some delectable dishes to recommend.
The podcast also centers around the history of Zippy's, how they became one of Hawaiʻi's largest chains and just what makes their food so ono! Of course, Cat and Kevin grill Yim on what the secret ingredient in Zippy's chili is—you'll have to listen to the episode to find out if they get the answer.2021-03-2935 minHaveAlohaWillTravelHave Aloha Will Travel EP53: Meet HAWAII Magazine's New Digital Media Specialist, Taylon FaltasOn this week's episode of the Have Aloha Will Travel podcast, Cat and Kevin welcome a new member of the HAWAII Magazine staff, Taylon Faltas. Originally hailing from California, Faltas now resides on Hawaiʻi Island in the Kona district.
While Faltas has been an avid traveler to the Islands, Cat and Kevin get her fresh perspective on what it's like transitioning from the urban sprawl of the mainland to the isolated districts of the Big Island.2021-03-1529 minHaveAlohaWillTravelHave Aloha Will Travel EP52: Talk Story with Kokonut Koalition's Lena HaʻapalaIf you've spent any time on Oʻahu, or have hiked around the Islands, then you may have heard of the Koko Crater Railway Trailhead. The hike is a brutal uphill challenge that visitors and locals love, to the detriment of the trail itself. As the years have gone by, and hundreds of thousands of hikers reached the summit, the "steps" leading up to the top have begun to deteriorate.
To further discuss the issue, as well as learn what the community is doing about it, Cat and Kevin have called upon Lena Haʻapala, a Koko Crater veteran and a...2021-03-0131 minHaveAlohaWillTravelHave Aloha Will Travel EP51: Hawaiʻi Q&A with Cat and KevinOn their slow and steady march to episode 100, Cat and Kevin reconvene on the mics to answer your questions.
Picked out from emails, Facebook comments and Instagram inquiries, the duo discusses a wide range of topics, like why subscribers are now receiving HONLULU Magazine, what the "best" time to visit Hawaiʻi is and how locals feel about mainland visitors.2021-02-1735 minHaveAlohaWillTravelHave Aloha Will Travel EP50: Talk Story with Famed ʻUkulele Instructor Roy SakumaThis episode of the Have Aloha Will Travel podcast is special for a few reasons. First and foremost, Roy Sakuma joins Cat and Kevin on the cast this week to talk about his history as a student of famed ʻukulele virtuoso Herb "Ohta-San" Ohta, how ʻukulele has changed his life and how he's changing other people's lives with the tiny four-stringed instrument. Also, it's our big 5-0! Woo!2021-02-0132 minHaveAlohaWillTravelHave Aloha Will Travel EP49: Talk Story with Kauaʻi Mayor Derek KawakamiIn this week's episode of the Have Aloha Will Travel podcast, Kauaʻi's very own mayor—Derek Kawakami—discusses Kauaʻi's unique response and restrictions in response to the COVID-19 pandemic.2021-01-1833 minHaveAlohaWillTravelHave Aloha Will Travel EP48: HAWAIʻI Magazine New Years Resolutions and Adventures!It's 2021 and the Have Aloha Will Travel podcast is back—for the first time since last year.
To celebrate the passing of 2020, Cat and Kevin decided they'd give listeners a sneak peek at some things HAWAIʻI Magazine is planning to do in 2021, like a brand-spanking-new website and producing more neighbor island content.2021-01-0432 minHaveAlohaWillTravelHave Aloha Will Travel EP47: What to Do on Oʻahu During the Holidays!Managing editor of HONOLULU Magazine, Katrina Valcourt, is back on the mic for this week's merry episode of the Have Aloha Will Travel podcast, where the crew talks about everything Christmas-y in Oʻahu.2020-12-2132 minHaveAlohaWillTravelHave Aloha Will Travel EP46: Holiday Shopping in HawaiʻiJoined by the ever-fashionable Stacey Makiya, who works near Cat and Kevin at HAWAIʻI Magazine's sister publication, HONOLULU Magazine as its senior fashion editor and stylist. The focus of this week's episode of the Have Aloha Will Travel podcast is all about shopping—from gifts for pets to the perfect stocking stuffers.2020-12-0734 minHaveAlohaWillTravelHave Aloha Will Travel EP45: Thanksgiving in Hawaiʻi!Thanksgiving in Hawaiʻi is a truly unique experience. From unusual but oh-so-ʻono appetizers and entrees to large—like really large—family gatherings, Turkey Day is done a bit differently here in the Islands. But this year, like every other holiday in 2020, things will be different due to the pandemic.
To talk all about Thanksgiving, Cat and Kevin are joined by HAWAIʻI Magazine art director Kayla Rivera and digital media specialist Shelley Shiroma to discuss how their own holiday plans have been affected by COVID-19.2020-11-2331 minHaveAlohaWillTravelHave Aloha Will Travel EP44: Hawaiʻi Winter Vacation Travel Tips!Planning a vacation is hard enough, and with COVID-19 throwing a wrench into things, making the perfect winter itinerary has never been more headache-inducing. To ease the pain, Cat and Kevin discuss some key festivals, events and holiday happenings that are either changing the way they'll be conducting their festivities, or will be canceled altogether.2020-11-1025 minHaveAlohaWillTravelHave Aloha Will Travel EP43: Listen to Chicken Skin Stories Told by Lopaka KapanuiOn this especially spooky episode of the Have Aloha Will Travel podcast, your hosts Catherine Toth Fox and Kevin Allen are joined by the maestro of nightmares himself, Lopaka Kapanui.
Known for his Mystery's of Hawaiʻi walking tours, Kapanui has made a name for himself within the paranormal groups of Hawaiʻi thanks to his deep log of stories and supernatural occurrences—ready to be told at a moment's notice. And he sure sent chills up Kevin and Cat's spines during this episode of the Have Aloha Will Travel podcast.2020-10-2735 minHaveAlohaWillTravelHave Aloha Will Travel EP42: Hawaiʻi's Pre-Travel Testing Program and COVID-19 Discussion!On October 15, those looking to travel to Hawaiʻi will be able to bypass the state's mandatory 14-day quarantine with a negative COVID-19 test result. And although travelers are more than ready to come back to the Islands, is the state ready for visitors? That's what Cat and Kevin explore on this week's episode of the Have Aloha Will Travel podcast.2020-10-1326 minHaveAlohaWillTravelHave Aloha Will Travel EP41: Talk Story with Hawaiian Host CEO Ed SchultzThe Have Aloha Will Travel podcast is back with another episode, this time Cat and Kevin talk chocolates—and more—with CEO and president of Hawaiian Host, Ed Schultz.
Originally getting his start doing investment banking in New York, the young entrepreneur went on to start a local café chain Honolulu Coffee Company, before being recruited to head one of the sweetest companies on island, Hawaiian Host, which is known worldwide for its chocolate-covered macadamia nuts. Now he's working on introducing exciting new Hawaiian Host products to the masses during these uncertain times while maintaining the premium chocolate products Hawaiian Host...2020-09-2833 minHaveAlohaWillTravelHave Aloha Will Travel EP40: Sneak Peak at HAWAIʻI Magazine's Newest Issue!The Have Aloha Will Travel podcast turns 40 this week—they grow up so fast—and your hosts, Kevin Allen and Catherine Toth Fox, are joined by HAWAIʻI Magazine art director Kayla Rivera to talk about their latest print issue.2020-09-1532 minHaveAlohaWillTravelHave Aloha Will Travel EP39: Cat and Kevin Talk Story with Public Information Officer Nate SerotaVery special guest Nathan "Nate" Serota—a public information officer for the Department of Parks and Recreation of the City and County of Honolulu—is in the hot seat this week on the "Have Aloha Will Travel" podcast, your biweekly Hawaiʻi-focused pod hosted by HAWAIʻI Magazine editor, Catherine Toth Fox, and associate editor, Kevin Allen.2020-08-3132 minHaveAlohaWillTravelHave Aloha Will Travel EP38: New Oʻahu COVID-19 Shutdown UpdateIt's impossible to escape the COVID-19 news cycle, and Cat and Kevin have a lot to discuss in regard to Oʻahu's latest COVID-19 shutdown and rising number of infections on this week's episode of the Have Aloha Will Travel podcast.2020-08-1730 minHaveAlohaWillTravelHave Aloha Will Travel EP37: HAWAIʻI Magazine's 2021 Readers' Choice AwardsWho loves Mondays? Garfield, and the listeners of the Have Aloha Will Travel podcast, that's who. Back again for their 37th episode, Cat and Kevin get on the mic to talk about one of their favorite events of the year, HAWAIʻI Magazine's annual Readers' Choice Awards.2020-08-0338 min
HaveAlohaWillTravelHave Aloha Will Travel EP36: Waikīkī, Haleʻiwa and Kailua COVID-19 UpdateCat, Kevin and Kyla recently visited Waikīkī, Kailua and Haleʻiwa, and they’re here with updates on the iconic Oʻahu towns. If you have topics you would like us to cover in a future podcast, feel free to email us at media@hawaiimagazine.com or tag us on social media and use #HaveAlohaWillTravel.2020-07-2134 minHaveAlohaWillTravelHave Aloha Will Travel EP35: Cat and Kevin Talk Story with Hawaiʻi Artist Nick KucharThe Have Aloha Will Travel podcast is back again this week, with Cat and Kevin being joined by a very special guest, artist and designer Nick Kuchar! Nick, who has been an artist for his entire life and made a name for himself in the Islands with his retro-inspired art style, has actually spoken to the magazine twice in the past, once for a Q&A and again to talk about how COVID-19 is affecting his business.2020-07-0624 minHaveAlohaWillTravelHave Aloha Will Travel EP34: Cat and Kevin Answer Your Questions About HawaiʻiCat and Kevin are back answering your Hawai‘i questions on this week’s episode of “Have Aloha Will Travel.” If you have questions you would like us to answer, feel free to email us at media@hawaiimagazine.com or tag us on social media and use #HaveAlohaWillTravel.2020-06-2330 minHaveAlohaWillTravelHave Aloha Will Travel EP33: Cat and Kevin Talk Food with Frolic Hawaiʻi's Kelli ShiromaOn this week’s “Have Aloha Will Travel” podcast, Cat and Kevin chat with Frolic Hawaiʻi’s Kelli Shiroma about their favorite take-out spots and restaurants they’re excited to dine-in at now that Hawai‘i businesses are reopening.2020-06-0829 minHaveAlohaWillTravelHave Aloha Will Travel EP32: Summer Issue Behind the Scenes Stories + New Intern Kyla SmithWith May on the way out, and June just around the corner, HAWAIʻI Magazine is welcoming in the summer season with a new episode of the Have Aloha Will Travel podcast—and a new summer intern! Kyla Smith, a Kaimukī local who has a passion for art and drawing, got off the rock and double majored in Asian Studies and Asian American Studies at Scripps College in Clairmont, California. And we're very happy to have her.
The crew also gives a sneak peek at some of our special summer issue stories. Packed to the brim with stories about Hawaiʻi, on...2020-05-2531 minHaveAlohaWillTravelHave Aloha Will Travel EP31: Kevin and Cat Discuss Hawaiʻi COVID-19 Updates and Local ProductsThis week, the Have Aloha Will Travel podcast crew (Catherine Toth Fox and Kevin Allen) get on mic to talk about Hawaiʻi COVID-19 updates and what is going on in the Islands.2020-05-1227 min
HaveAlohaWillTravelHave Aloha Will Travel EP30: Kevin and Cat Talk Story with Megan KonoJoining Cat and Kevin on this very special episode is Megan Kono, who works as the farmers market general manager for the Hawaiʻi Farm Bureau. Kono explains to Cat and Kevin what her organization is doing to help support our local farmers as well as consumers who want to purchase farm-fresh veggies and produce.2020-04-2726 minHaveAlohaWillTravelHave Aloha Will Travel EP29: Kevin and Cat Talk Story with Mana Up Co-Founder Meli JamesOn this week's Have Aloha Will Travel podcast, Kevin and Cat talk story with Mana Up co-founder, Meli James, from much more than six feet away.
In this episode, Meli speaks the Have Aloha Will Travel crew about Mana Up's mission, which is to provide mentoring opportunities to local small businesses as well as sell and highlight Hawaiʻi crafted products on its website and storefront (2201 Kalakaua Ave, Space A110, Honolulu). Visitors who love the Islands will want to check out Mana Up's locally-sourced care packages, which are filled with unique, artisan products that will bring Hawaiʻi to you.2020-04-1427 minHaveAlohaWillTravelHave Aloha Will Travel EP28: COVID-19 Update, Working From Home and MoreOn this week’s episode of the “Have Aloha Will Travel” podcast, which will not be stopped by COVID-19, Cat and Kevin give listeners on-the-ground coverage of what Hawaiʻi is like as the state continues its monthlong shutdown.2020-03-3036 minHaveAlohaWillTravelHave Aloha Will Travel EP27: COVID-19 Discussion, Shelley Shiroma and MoreThe Have Aloha Will Travel podcast is back for another episode, and Cat and Kevin are joined by Shelley Shiroma, HAWAIʻI Magazine and Hawaiʻi Home and Remodeling Magazine's newest digital media specialist. Here are a few things you need to know about her; she was a girl scout, has a blind dog and knows how to dunk.
As the COVID-19 situation continues to grow in the U.S., Cat and Kevin also talk about what is happening here in the Islands and how event and festival groups are either postponing or canceling their coming concerts or festivities.2020-03-1728 minHaveAlohaWillTravelHave Aloha Will Travel EP26: Hawaii FAQ's Answered by Cat and KevinBack for its 26th week, the Have Aloha Will Travel podcast tackles some of the most frequently asked Hawaiʻi travel questions. As a quick disclaimer, we'd like to apologize for the low buzzing noise in the background of much of the episode. Our audio recording equipment had a minor hiccup, and it was not caught until after the podcast was recorded.2020-03-0331 minHaveAlohaWillTravelHave Aloha Will Travel EP25: Cat and Kevin Talks Sustainability with Keone KealohaIn this week's episode of the Have Aloha Will Travel podcast, Keone Kealoha, executive director of Kanu Hawaiʻi (@kanuhawaii), joins Cat and Kevin to talk about Kanu Hawaiʻi, a nonprofit organization that aims to make Hawaiʻi a better place by educating visitors and locals on sustainability and how to mālama ʻāina (to care for the land).2020-02-1833 minHaveAlohaWillTravelHave Aloha Will Travel EP24: Cat and Kevin Talk Story with Hawaii Coffee Consultant Shawn SteimanOn the 24th episode of the Have Aloha Will Travel podcast, Kevin and Cat talk coffee with Shawn Steiman, a coffee scientist—he holds a doctorate in horticulture from the University of Hawaiʻi at Mānoa—and owner of Coffea Consulting, an international coffee consulting business.
Steiman also happens to have written multiple books on the subject of coffee, and recently revised and republished “The Hawaiʻi Coffee Book: A Gourmet’s Guide From Kona to Kauaʻi” (Watermark Publishing, $17.95). The book was originally written in 2008 and published as an uninviting spiral-bound tome, the newly revised 2019 version features a colorful hardc...2020-02-0340 min
HaveAlohaWillTravelHave Aloha Will Travel EP23: January/February Issue Behind the Scenes StoriesKevin's returned from his international travels and Cat never left, so you know what that means! The Have Aloha Will Travel podcast is back in action, with your two favorite local hosts talking shop about everything and anything Hawaiʻi. This week, the dynamic duo talks shop about HAWAIʻI Magazine's latest January/February issue.2020-01-2031 min
HaveAlohaWillTravelHave Aloha Will Travel EP22: Cat, Kevin and Kayla Discuss New Years' Traditions in HawaiiIt’s 2020! And a new decade! So what better way to ring in the new year than by listening to Cat, Kevin and Kayla Rivera, HAWAIʻI Magazine’s art director, talk about what it’s like being in Hawaiʻi during New Year and New Year's Eve. The gang also goes into what those born in the Year of the Rat can expect in 2020.2020-01-0629 min
HaveAlohaWillTravelHave Aloha Will Travel EP21: Cat and Kevin Talk Christmas in Hawaii with Katrina ValcourtIt's beginning to look a lot like Monday, and you know what that means. Your two favorite chuckleheads Catherine Toth Fox and Kevin Allen are back to talk about what to do during the Christmas season on Oahu. Unfortunately, both of them are parents—Cat being a real parent and Kevin being the parent of an especially needy cat—so they've asked managing editor of HONOLULU Magazine Katrina Valcourt for help.2019-12-2326 min
HaveAlohaWillTravelHave Aloha Will Travel EP20: Cat and Kevin Talk Story with Museum Exhibit Designer Michael WilsonFor this special episode, Cat and Kevin talk to a very special guest—of course, all of our guests are special—Michael Wilson, who works as an exhibit designer for Bishop Museum. His current project is the Mai Kinohi Mai: Surfing in Hawaii exhibit, which is set to start on December 14, 2019 and will be open to the public until May 3, 2020. The exhibit will showcase some of the oldest and rarest surfboards in the world, which will serve to create a timeline of how surfing has progressed, from the ancient times of old Hawaii to where it is today.2019-12-0937 min
HaveAlohaWillTravelHave Aloha Will Travel EP19: Cat and Kevin Talk Thanksgiving, Ala Moana Center and MoreThis week's episode starts with Cat and Kevin talking about every foodie's favorite holiday, Thanksgiving. From there, the duo discusses every consumers favorite holiday, Black Friday, and how it just isn't as fun as it used to be anymore, as well as the editorial team's recent trip to Ala Moana Center.2019-11-2536 min
HaveAlohaWillTravelHave Aloha Will Travel EP18: Staff Trip to the Big IslandDon't be fooled! Although Kevin Allen clearly states it's the 17th episode of the Have Aloha Will Travel podcast, your biweekly dose of everything Hawaii, it is, in fact, the 18th episode. This week, Cat and Kevin bring on HAWAII Magazine art director Kayla Rivera to talk about their recent trip to the Big Island. They also talk a lot about local truck brands and celebrity crushes, but the main focus is on Hawaii Island.2019-11-1139 min
HaveAlohaWillTravelHave Aloha Will Travel EP17: Talk Story with Kainoa Daines, Director of Culture at HVCBIt's Monday y'all! You know what that means. Cat and Kevin are back with the 17th episode of the Have Aloha Will Travel podcast. This week, they're talking story with Kainoa Daines, who works as the director of culture and product development at the Hawaii Visitors & Convention Bureau.2019-10-2845 min
HaveAlohaWillTravelHave Aloha Will Travel EP16: Talk Story with Shark Researcher and Safety Diver Andriana FragolaCure your Monday blues with episode 16 of the Have Aloha Will Travel podcast. You read that right, 16. Podcasts grow up so fast. Cat and Kevin are on the mics to talk to a very special guest, Andriana Fragola, who works for One Ocean Diving—a research program on the North Shore of Oahu that offers cage-free shark diving tours to the public—as a safety diver and shark immunology researcher.2019-10-1434 min
HaveAlohaWillTravelHave Aloha Will Travel EP15: Cat and Kevin Talk About Only-In-Hawaii ThingsIt's Monday, and you know what that means. The 15th episode of the Have Aloha Will Travel podcast is out! Your hosts, Catherine Toth Fox and Kevin Allen, decided to mix up the format a bit today by talking about only-in-Hawaii subjects, like why we take off our footwear before entering a house or how Hawaii residents like to shower before hitting the hay.2019-09-3026 min
HaveAlohaWillTravelHave Aloha Will Travel EP14: Cat and Kevin Talk Story with FROLIC Hawaii Blogger Kelli ShiromaAre you ready for your next biweekly dosage of the Have Aloha Will Travel Podcast? Well, regardless of whether you're ready or not, it's here, and Cat and Kevin are back on the mics to talk shop with FROLIC Hawaii's senior blogger Kelli Shiroma, who knows more about the food and restaurant scene in the state of Hawaii than most.2019-09-1736 min
HaveAlohaWillTravelHave Aloha Will Travel EP13: Cat and Kevin Answers Questions from Readers and ListenersKevin Allen and Catherine Toth Fox hit the mics again this week to answer a slew of questions submitted by readers and listeners about everything from vegan dining options on Oahu to the current state of Kauai's northern coastline post-flood.2019-09-0235 min
HaveAlohaWillTravelHave Aloha Will Travel EP12: Talk Story with HONOLULU Magazine's Managing Editor Katrina ValcourtBack again to talk about everything Hawaii, Kevin Allen and Catherine Toth Fox talk at great lengths, seriously, it's the longest podcast yet, with one of their favorite coworkers, Katrina Valcourt, who serves as the managing editor of HONOLULU Magazine.2019-08-2046 min
HaveAlohaWillTravelHave Aloha Will Travel EP11: Kevin and Cat's Favorite Kailua AdventuresThe crew, Kevin Allen and Catherine Toth Fox, are back together again this week to talk about their most recent trip to Kailua, one of Oahu's busiest beachside towns.2019-08-0532 min
HaveAlohaWillTravelHave Aloha Will Travel EP10: Talk Story with Photographer David CroxfordThis week HAWAII Magazine associate editor Kevin Allen (Catherine Toth Fox couldn't make it this time) talks to the one, the only, David Croxford, who is the chief photographer at PacificBasin Communications. Shooting pictures of Hawaii for well over a decade, Croxford, affectionately referred to as Croxie by fellow staffers, shares his stories and knowledge of photographing Hawaii. If you want to see more of David Croxford, follow him on Instagram @magphotoguy2019-07-2237 min
HaveAlohaWillTravelHave Aloha Will Travel EP9: Oahu Travel Tips with Summer Intern Madeleine CarrThis week HAWAII Magazine staffers Catherine Toth Fox and Kevin Allen sit down with their editorial intern, Madeleine Carr, to talk about her favorite things to do, eat and see on Oahu.2019-06-2538 min
HaveAlohaWillTravelHave Aloha Will Travel EP8: Travel Tips with Local Celebrity Olena HeuCat and Kevin are back on the mic to talk to Olena Hue, award-winning journalist, TV personality and host of Da Best Hawaii, about some useful travel tips that every visitor and local looking to fly should know.
If you'd like to send us a question, email media@hawaiimagazine.com and be sure to follow us on our Instagram (@hawaiimagazine).2019-06-1037 min
HaveAlohaWillTravelHave Aloha Will Travel EP7: Summer in Hawaii TipsIn this episode of the Have Aloha Will Travel podcast, Catherine Toth Fox and Kevin Allen talk about their favorite season, summer! Learn about what to look out for, where to go and what to see in Hawaii's summer months.
If you'd like to send us a question, email media@hawaiimagazine.com and be sure to follow us on our Instagram (@hawaiimagazine).2019-05-2734 min
HaveAlohaWillTravelHave Aloha Will Travel EP6: May/June Issue Sneak PeekMaking her debut appearance, Kayla Rivera, HAWAII Magazine's art director, joins Kevin Allen and Catherine Toth Fox to talk about some of the experiences and moments they had while working on the latest issue of HAWAII Magazine.
If you'd like to send us a question, email media@hawaiimagazine.com and be sure to follow us on our Instagram (@hawaiimagazine).2019-05-1438 min
HaveAlohaWillTravelHave Aloha Will Travel EP5: Talk Story with Lifeguard Tanner HaytinCat and Kevin are back at it again this week to talk about ocean safety. The Hawaiian Islands are packed with some of the worlds most beautiful beaches, but there's always a danger when you're interacting with the ocean.
Tanner Haytin, who serves as a lifeguard lieutenant on Oahu, tells the crew about the training and tribulations lifeguards have to go through to keep the public safe. Haytin also talks about possible dangers to look out for while enjoying the ocean, as well as the beaches such as Sandy Beach that shouldn't be taken for granted.2019-04-2931 min
HaveAlohaWillTravelHave Aloha Will Travel EP4: Talk Story with Author John ClarkAloha and welcome to Have Aloha Will Travel's fourth episode, powered by HAWAII Magazine.
In this weeks episode, editor Catherine Toth Fox and associate editor Kevin Allen talk story with noted surf historian and author John Clark, who has published such books as Hawaii Place Names and Hawaiian Surfing. As avid surfers themselves, Cat and Kevin pick his brain in this episode, discussing the stories and names behind their favorite surf spots.
If you'd like to send us a question, email media@hawaiimagazine.com and be sure to follow us on our Instagram (@hawaiimagazine).2019-04-1634 min
HaveAlohaWillTravelHave Aloha Will Travel EP3: Staff Trip to KauaiAloha and welcome to Have Aloha Will Travel's third episode, powered by HAWAII Magazine.
In this weeks episode, editor Catherine Toth Fox and associate editor Kevin Allen recount their recent adventure to Kauai, from the tiny but full-of-life town of Hanapepe to their ultra-luxe lodging at Timbers Kauai. Foodies will also be happy to know that Cat and Kevin talk at length about all of the ono (delicious) meals they had while traveling.
If you'd like to send us a question, email media@hawaiimagazine.com and be sure to follow us on our Instagram (@hawaiimagazine).2019-04-0136 min
HaveAlohaWillTravelHave Aloha Will Travel EP2: Talk Story with Food Blogger Melissa ChangAloha and welcome to Have Aloha Will Travel's second episode, powered by HAWAII Magazine.
In this weeks episode, editor Catherine Toth Fox and associate editor Kevin Allen talk story with food blogger and social media guru, Melissa Chang (follow her on Instagram at @melissa808), who tells the gang about some of Hawaii's newest food trends as well as some of her favorite spots to eat on Maui and Oahu.
If you'd like to send us a question, email media@hawaiimagazine.com and be sure to follow us on our Instagram (@hawaiimagazine).2019-03-1831 min
HaveAlohaWillTravelHave Aloha Will Travel EP1: Staff Trip to MauiAloha and welcome to Have Aloha Will Travel's first episode, powered by HAWAII Magazine.
The mission of our podcast is to share our knowledge and love of the Hawaiian Islands, and we do just that in this episode. Editor Catherine Toth Fox and associate editor Kevin Allen recount their recent adventure to Maui, describing the towns, food and hikes they experienced during their two day stay.
If you'd like to send us a question, email media@hawaiimagazine.com and be sure to follow us on our Instagram (@hawaiimagazine).2019-03-0434 min