To understand why the Hawaiian goose (a.k.a. Nene goose) is so endangered, first you need to understand the incredible uniqueness of its native habitat. Located out in the middle of the Pacific Keep Reading
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35 Beautiful Birds of Hawaii and the Polynesian Triangle
Birds are probably not the first attraction most people think of when they dream about visiting Hawaii or the other islands of the Polynesian Triangle. But once you get your fill of Keep Reading
Exploring Polynesian Culture: Food, Music, History & More
The Polynesian Triangle of the Pacific is synonymous with idyllic islands that offer swaying palms, exceptional places to scuba dive, and fascinating indigenous cultures. The major islands that Keep Reading
The 20 Best Things to Do in Kauai, Hawaii (For Nature Lovers)
When Mary and I first met back in 2008, two years before Green Global Travel was born, one of the first things that bonded us together was our mutual love of travel and adventure. It was our Keep Reading
Little Island, Big Fun- Things To Do On Hawaii (a.k.a. The Big Island)
Little Island, Big Fun Things To Do On Hawaii (a.k.a The Big Island) With a total area of 4,028 square miles, the island of Hawaii's nickname, "The Big Island," would appear to be Keep Reading
Hawaiian Mythology (intro to Hawaiian Gods, Goddesses and Legends)
Author Joseph Campbell once said, “Myth is the secret opening through which the inexhaustible energies of the cosmos pour into human cultural manifestation.” There are few places in the modern Keep Reading
The 15 Best UNESCO World Heritage Sites in the USA (For Nature/History Lovers)
UNESCO World Heritage Sites offer visitors insight into places of natural or cultural importance that hold “outstanding universal value,” as stated in the UNESCO World Heritage Convention. Out of Keep Reading
List of National Parks By State (An Epic Guide to “America’s Best Idea”)
[UPDATED 6/10/2021] As we began to compile a list of American National Parks by state for this piece to commemorate the 100th anniversary of the National Parks Service, I was shocked and dismayed to Keep Reading
ENDANGERED SPECIES SPOTLIGHT- Hawaiian Monk Seal
[Updated 2/23/2022] Known to Hawaii's Polynesian natives as "Ilio-holo-i-ka-uaua," or "dog that runs in rough water," the Hawaiian Monk Seal is one of only two monk seal species left in the world (the Keep Reading
The Top 15 Famous Festivals in the USA
If you really want to understand the culture of a place, festivals are a great place to start. Whether you're interested in music festivals, cultural festivals, food and wine festivals, or Keep Reading
