Monthly Archives: August 2026

Book Review: Searching for Don the Beachcomber 

Searching for Don the Beachcomber is a 208-page hardback published by Korero Press. Written by tiki historian, co-founder of the Hukilau, and author of Mai-Kai, Tim “Swanky” Glazner, it tells the tell of Donn Beach, father of the tiki culture … Continue reading

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Have You Tried Cotton Candy Grapes?

Have you tried cotton candy grapes? FYI: for Brits unfamiliar with “cotton candy”, it’s what folks in the US call candy floss. Despite the name, these treats are not manufactured confections but actual grapes that have been cultivated using age-old … Continue reading

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English Summer School or Traditional Summer Camp: Which Is Better for Your Child?

Each summer, parents face a familiar decision about how to use the school holidays. For families considering a structured programme, two options come up most often: an English summer school built around language learning, and a traditional summer camp built … Continue reading

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