Hawaii

It Ain't so Easy in the HI Advertisements for Hawaii are commonly showing the misconception of paradise. This is used so that tourists believe that Hawaii is some sort of magical place that has no problems, but in fact there are the same problems that the rest of the world faces and some problems are even worse. In Hawaii the locals are involved with more than just going to the beach, hiking up a volcano, or whatever the common stereotypes might be. Some issues that are not shown are traffic…

The acquisition of Hawaii can be described as a bitter over throwing of the queen, Lydia Kamakaeha Liliuokalani, and her government by a group of American planters who were interested in nothing more than creating a fortune. The issue brought in many figures including United States soldiers, Presidents Benjamin Harrison, Grover Cleveland and William McKinley, Sanford Dole, and nonetheless, congress. Although Hawaii was interested in sugar trade with the United States, they were not typically…

action, many foreigners came to Hawaii to seek for a better life. People left their homeland due to political, economical, and survival issues. Leaving their homeland by migrating to America was opening the door to opportunity. Since so many people of different ethnicities lived in Hawaii, the Hawaiian culture became diluted, which allowed other ethnicities to throw in a piece of their culture into the local culture. Due to Hawaii’s melting pot, The culture of Hawaii has evolved into one where…

Hawaii is a paradise for most. The sunsets, beaches, and rainforests are just some of the many beautiful attractions the state has to offer. The waves are firing, and the sunshine reaches every crack of the island. The sky has never seemed so blue. Tourists swarm the International Market, Waikiki Beach, and Hilton Hawaiian Village. After, they go to wind down at Duke’s. The sidewalks overflowing with people. You cruise down the crowded streets of Waikiki. The aura of aloha fills in the air.…

Many people are aware that Hawaii is a beautiful and rich place. Lots of people dream of vacationing or honeymooning in Hawaii because of its rich culture, beautiful volcanoes, and gorgeous beaches. What about the history of Hawaii? How did it get to be the beautiful place that it is today? The Polynesians were the first people to settle in Hawaii anywhere from 300 to 700 A.D. They came across the Pacific in boats and found their way by navigating along the stars. They brought with them some of…

Hawaii is known mainly for its beauty and beaches, but like everything else. It is not always what it seems. Hawaii isn’t exactly a getaway from all the world’s problem. In 2012, Hawaii was listed as one of the five states to have failed a legislature that addresses specifically to human trafficking. “With trafficking comes the drug industry and in 2001, drug convictions alone made up 50.4% of total criminal convictions in the state. ()” Human trafficking and Drug Abuse are both linked…

When most people think of Hawaii, people think of paradise. Coconuts, sunshine, no worries, bruddah, right? Well, yes, this is true, but there's much more to the 808 than that. Most tourists are only there for Waikiki or North Shore or even the shopping on Kalakaua Avenue that easily rivals (and can even best) Sunset Boulevard, Rodeo Drive or even Fifth Avenue; and while walking out of the Macy’s and looking street sign reading “Kalakaua” or “Nohonani”, it is guaranteed that they do not stop…

its citizens. But, if one were to look beyond the shining sentimentality and apply these words to the U.S.’s cruel history, it conjures a different feeling. In 1893, Hawaii was colonized by the United States and has since become the epitome of these famous words. Paradistic freedom balanced with brave militaristic guardians make Hawaii the perfect vacation spot, surrounded by the safety of countless military personnel. The islands are the land of freedom, providing an escape for the average…

visited Island in the world, Hawaii? It is one of the most visited islands in the world because it has gorgeous crystal clear beaches and coasts in the world. Not to mention, Hawaii has active volcanoes in which people enjoy because it is one of the few places that people get to see an active volcano up close. However, having a few active volcanoes in Hawaii can be a threat to the island and to the people. It is important to discuss why do people enjoy living in Hawaii, knowing that there is a…

islands of Hawaii had done well under his rule. They had now a stable system in which they could operate. Much had happened in his time as king. The isles had undergone much change in the prior years. There had been much trade with the white foreigners since they arrived. Much of their profit was now made from farming sugar cane which they passed off to the strangers in return for iron nails and spices from distant countries. The sugar cane business had done the islands of Hawaii a lot of…