In 600 CE, Polynesians set sail for the Hawaiian islands on canoes and brought with them select varietals of sugarcane. This was centuries before Christopher Columbus ever got to the New World and spread the crop throughout Europe. Hawaiians valued the plant holistically and medicinally, using its sweet juice to maintain gum and teeth health, relying on its leaves for thatching, and honoring the plant …
For mindful travelers, it’s crucial to respect and celebrate the places they visit and the people who live there. Curiosity is often a cohort of mindfulness, thus authentic and educational experiences are of utmost importance. Perhaps surprisingly, it’s at the The Ritz-Carlton Maui, Kapalua where some of those kinds of experiences can be had. The hotel’s Celebration of the Arts program attracts visitors and locals …
A striped Oxford button-down from actor and skateboarder Evan Mock’s brand new label, Wahine, the blue “Out of Town” shirt features a slogan made famous when it was worn by Drew Barrymore in 2003. Mock co-founded Wahine (with NYC-based Donté McGuine) to honor the north shore of Oahu as well the people of Hawaii. It’s crafted from 100% cotton, fits true to size and is …
