Andrea Frainier

A brand new McDonald’s opened its doors in the town of Lihue a few weeks ago. That makes it the fourth one on the island. And on an island as small as Kauai, that’s a really big deal. Especially since its drive thru is open 24 hours. Practically unheard of in these parts!
The fast food [...]

With the coming of spring, whale season is coming to a close. Around December, whales begin to make their southern migration from the chilly Alaskan waters to the Hawaiian islands to give birth and mate. When the water becomes warmer, usually around April, the whales make their way back up north.
Whale enthusiasts can spot these [...]

If you work in an industry geared toward tourism and customer service, more than likely you’ll be spending your Saturdays and Sundays working. That means your “weekend” will mostly fall midweek. For me, I get Wednesdays and Thursdays off, which doesn’t bother me since the stores are less crowded, the beaches are deserted and the [...]