Kaua'i Talk

Hawai’i changes you. In this episode I talked about four ways living here has changed me. Most come here and immediately feel there is a difference and often liken it to paradise. After three 3 years, I realize I’ve changed a numerous ways. For the better. Island life does that. I talked about this in Kauai […]

Kauai’s most adventurous tour involves A LOT of water and rope! So you are the adventurous type? I sat down with my friend Bart again and we talked about what most consider the most adventurous tour on the island. Check it out! I also talk about places I recently enjoyed eating at … Pho Kapa’a, […]

In this episode of Kauai Talk, I sat down (on the beach in the picture) with the owner of Kauai by Stephanie, Stephanie Michel. She’s been offering concierge services on the Garden Island for about 10 years. It’s her second time on the show, and she shares some insights with me on why using a […]

Over the past couple of weeks I listened to two conversations regarding the reservations on a popular island tour. Knowing the business and being familiar with both companies, I knew exactly that the information wasn’t exactly as was being conveyed. It wasn’t as cheap as advertised; it wasn’t really the agent’s discount. And it wasn’t […]

Welcome back to the Kauai Talk Podcast, Episode 31. Today I have the founder of Kauai Hiking Tours, Jeremiah Felsen. He has a very interesting background that now has him leading people on island adventures. We cover all sorts of stuff but I think the list of things he suggests to bring for your hikes is […]

Kauai Talk is a podcast dedicated to celebrating the Aloha of the Garden Island Kauai in beautiful Hawaii. In this episode I share recent places I’ve eaten that you may want to check out on your visit. I also talk with visitors who spent Xmas in Kauai! And new things on island … perhaps most […]

Kauai Talk pod-faded! It’s been some time since the last episode to put it mildly. In this episode I talk about that, share some things new around the island, and thank Janel, a loyal listener for her inquiry posted on the Aloha Kauai Facebook page (link) asking the question if the Kauai podcast was still alive. […]

My fave and top choices of the ONE things to see and do if I had just one chance (IMO) You have only so much time on your visit to Kaua’i. I thought about what I would do and see if I could only pick ONE thing for the following activities: a hike, where to snorkel, […]

… and why you want to stop here on your vacation to Kauai! In this episode I talk about the biggest little town on the East Shore, Kapa’a. At 20 feet above sea level, it’s a great place to put on your itinerary for things to do on Kauai like shopping, hiking, biking, and eating! […]

Today I sit down with friend Bart Thomas and talk story. We met up at Lydgate Park and in our discussion we covered a range of topics, it was the comments about the BEST of lists or recommendations we often hear from our friends or online sources. They most often are not the best for […]

Episode 25 Highlights: Episode 25 discusses a recent report of introducing monkeys, yes, monkeys on Kauai! Is it true? I share the report. One of the oft asked questions I receive is those dealing with the “secret” places to go and see. It’s the wrong question and I talk about why. I share three great Happy […]

If you have visited Kauai, or Hawaii, you have undoubtedly seen the phrase “Eddie would go.” In this episode I share the story behind it. Do you have a question? Ask it here at the SpeakPipe application. It’s easy and free. Join the Kauai Talk Podcast Newsletter! Request to receive it HERE. In each newsletter […]

Kauai Talk Episode 23! Sally, a loyal listener wrote in to ask what I thought the best time to book air travel to Kauai. They are visiting this fall. I share a couple of things to watch and do before booking it. I saw where a famous actress has just lowered the price on her […]

In this episode of Kauai Talk Podcast I share five great food stops on the South Shore. When you are looking for a can’t miss experience for good food, I offer these suggestions that are not your standard resort style restaurants. They are 5 star media rated and loved by those that live here. Enjoy! […]

Listener Questions In this episode we take a question from a new listener, Alison. Her question is regarding their 10 day vacation this year to Kauai. It has been 8 years and she states that visit was spent mainly on the North Shore. Would I advise that they split this year’s visit with some time spent […]

They found some surprising things on their vacation to Kauai. I met a really nice couple from Switzerland, Thomas and Bettina, who had come to Hawaii on a vacation. They had hoped to enjoy the warm waters and beautiful scenery and they did. In talking with them, they shared some things I think you will […]

Do you know the island faces a most dangerous threat today? And it’s not a hurricane. In the paper this past week there was a report of a meeting which took place last fall between federal, state, and leading experts regarding what to do about one of the most dangerous threats to the island, that […]

Happy New Year Ahhh, 2016. Where have the years gone. In this episode, we are laying out plans and goals for the podcast. Most important is the hope you, the audience, will have more opportunity to participate. It should be fun and make the shows even better. We want to invite you to share your […]

Did you know Kaua’i is the LAST U.S. stop on Santa’s trip? It’s a Mele Kalikimaka (Merry Christmas) from Kaua’i in Episode 17. I ran into Kauai Santa on the golf course a few weeks ago and we sat and chatted about what he was doing here! I never realized the island is the last […]

Connecting and keeping in touch with Kauai from the Mainland This episode offers five suggestions of things to do the week prior to arriving on island! As excited as we get about our upcoming vacation to Kauai, here are a few suggestions of things to do prior to your arrival. 1. Google News – I […]