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Expertise
Aloha, I can answer I would say about 99 % of all questions relating to Hawai`i.
Experience in the area
I work for tour agencies as a tour guide so have a wonderful island experience especially from the view of travelers and newcomers to the islands. I am also a high school language teacher.
What do you like about this subject?
Hawai'i is paradise and I want to make sure others who visit our islands get the best experience possible.
What do you still hope to achieve/learn in this field?
It is so interesting to read the questions others have and sometimes, even I learn something new!
Something interesting about this subject that others may not know:
There is more to Hawai'i than people think, not just Hula in banana leaf skirts ( which by the way are NOT used for Hula skirts ) and Waikiki. We have a wonderful people and culture that we are proud to call our own.
Something controversial or provocative about this subject
Hawai'i is a state within the States. We belong to the USA yet allow and challenge ourselves to be very different than the rest of our beloved country.
Average Ratings
Recent Reviews from Users
K = Knowledgeability C = Clarity of Response T = Timeliness P = Politeness| User | Date | K | C | T | P | Comments |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Charlie | 09/10/09 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | Thank you so much for your prompt ..... |
| Star | 08/19/09 | 8 | 10 | 10 | 10 | Thank you, Malia, your explanation was different ..... |
| Gaya | 08/17/09 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | Thank you!! You are great and very ..... |
| Yurika | 07/21/09 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | Thank you so much for your help! ..... |
| priscilla | 07/11/09 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | Awesome communicator great advise thanks so much! |
Recent Answers from Malia
2009-10-29 aloha:
Here I am Sorry for the late reply that was not an easy question Here is the answer and it's 100 % cause I got the ok from a friend who is a professor of Hawaiian studies Kumau i ke aloha i na mea
2009-10-29 Hawaiian tradition:
Aloha, Here in Hawaii we have many cultures and religions that are mixed and combined, so there is not one specific ritual per se. However people tend to bring flowers to the funeral and also money for
2009-10-25 Big Island Mauna Kea Observatory:
Aloha, You may contact the Mauna Kea Observatory directly to get infos on tours. Most people take tours by car or van to go up to the summit. Helicopter tours cover the active lava flows, not the observatory
2009-10-21 aloha:
I am waiting for the correct answer from a Hawaiian professor and will let you know soon I haven't forgotten you :-) Here I am Sorry for the late reply that was not an easy question
2009-10-20 Moving to Hawaii for the summer:
Aloha, Sorry for the late reply. You have 2 choices, you can move to Maui and stay in Lahaina or to O'ahu and stay in Waikiki. Those are the 2 locations with all the traffic, stores, restaurants etc
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