Tagged With "Duke Kahanamoku"
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Re: Gumbo's Pic of the Day, November 13, 2014: Statue of Duke Paoa Kahanamoku, Kuhio Beach in Waikiki, Honolulu, Hawaii
So there really was a "Big Kahuna". I thought it was just a slang expression.
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Gumbo's Pic of the Day, November 13, 2014: Statue of Duke Paoa Kahanamoku, Kuhio Beach in Waikiki, Honolulu, Hawaii
Duke Kahanamoku (August 24, 1890 – January 22, 1968) is a legend in the world of surfing, but this was only one of his many great achievements. Duke (aka "The Big Kahuna") was born in Honolulu and grew up in Kalia, Waikiki (near...
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Get Your Drink On at Hofbrauhaus – Munich, Germany
Samantha and her husband had a great time drinking a liter of beer, listening to music, enjoying a pretzel, and making new friends at Hofbrauhaus in Munich, Germany. Check it out while in the area. You won't be disappointed.
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The Guyzance Tragedy, 17th January 1945
This lovely spot in Northumberland was the site of the tragic death of 10 young men. Ian Cook shares the tale.
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Hyatt Regency Waikiki Beach Resort
Samantha shares her visit to the Hyatt Regency Waikiki Beach Resort and Spa. She says it is one of the best Hyatt Brand Resorts she has visited.
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Jan. 28, 2019: Prince of Wales Hotel, Niagara-on-The-Lake
DrFumblefinger visits the historic Prince of Wales hotel, a charming landmark in a charming town.
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March 20, 2019: Grand Ducal Palace, Luxembourg City
We look at the Grand Palace of the tiny country of Luxembourg in our Pic of the Day.
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Royal Hawaiian Hotel, Waikiki (Where Gumbo was #148)
The solution to our last travel puzzle was one of Oahu's oldest and most prestigious hotels.
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July 22, 2020: Breaking Bad—Saul's Law Office, Albuquerque
Samantha and her husband checked out Saul's Law Office on their self-guided "Breaking Bad" tour.
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Eating Out in Beaufort, South Carolina
Jonathan L shares some of his favorite restaurants in Beaufort, South Carolina
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Duke Kahanamoku Statue, Waikiki, Hawaii
Samantha shares some information about Olympic swimmer Duke Kahanamoku, as well as some pictures of his statue.