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 ...
Jan 17, 2022•24 min
It'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 ...
Jan 03, 2022•29 min
Have Aloha Will Travel EP73: Hawaiʻi During the Holidays by HaveAlohaWillTravel
Dec 20, 2021•37 min
The 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.
Dec 06, 2021•36 min
Cat, 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.
Nov 22, 2021•32 min
Kevin 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.
Nov 08, 2021•23 min
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!
Oct 25, 2021•37 min
This 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.
Oct 11, 2021•30 min
Yes, 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/).
Sep 27, 2021•30 min
If 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 e...
Sep 13, 2021•31 min
It'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.
Aug 30, 2021•47 min
It 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.
Aug 16, 2021•27 min
Nick 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.
Aug 02, 2021•30 min
There'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 pre...
Jul 19, 2021•34 min
In 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!
Jul 05, 2021•43 min
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 reco...
Jun 21, 2021•31 min
On 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.
Jun 07, 2021•38 min
Got 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....
May 24, 2021•30 min
On 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.)
May 10, 2021•25 min
It'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.
Apr 26, 2021•29 min
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.
Apr 12, 2021•37 min
Disclaimer: 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 t...
Mar 29, 2021•35 min
On 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.
Mar 15, 2021•29 min
If 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 Le...
Mar 01, 2021•31 min
On 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.
Feb 17, 2021•35 min
This 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!
Feb 01, 2021•33 min
In 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.
Jan 18, 2021•34 min
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.
Jan 04, 2021•33 min
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.
Dec 21, 2020•33 min
Joined 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.
Dec 07, 2020•34 min
