Byodo-In Temple Oahu
Hidden away at the foot of the Ko’olau Mountain Range in the Valley of the Temples Memorial Park lies the Byodo-In Temple. It was built on June 7, 1968 to honor the 100 year anniversary of first Japanese migrants to Hawaii. It is a smaller scale replica of the a United Nations World Heritage Site in Uji, Japan. The temple is a non-practicing Buddhist temple. People of all religions and backgrounds are welcome to relax, meditate, and enjoy the beauty of the landmark. On the temple grounds, you are likely to find many wild peacocks, ducks, and koi around. There are also ponds and lush vegetation. You can even see…
Street Art in Hale’iwa, North Shore
Hale’iwa is a popular destination for visitors and locals to experience different beaches, food, and sights on Oahu. Many know the North Shore as the place to go to for big waves in the winter, good shrimp trucks, and cute, small-town vibes. However, few people know about the street art present in the town when, of fact, the street art in Hale’iwa is among the most unique and exciting works on Oahu! Colette Miller’s Global Angel Wings Project The Global Angel Wings Project was started in 2012 in Los Angeles, California to remind humanity that we are all “angels of this Earth”. Since then, numerous angel wings have popped up…
