First Wave Project has been sharing feel-good stories that are guaranteed to provoke a smile — if not tears — by teaching ...

In the lobby of the Outrigger Waikiki Beach Resort, a wooden koa canoe—more than 100 years old and named Kaukahi—reflects the lights of the room in its highly polished surface. It looks brand new, and ...

Surfers talk a lot about something they call “stoke,” their word for the high you get riding the waves. It’s a feeling I wasn’t familiar with. I had been on a surfboard at least half a dozen times, ...

Certain articles of clothing are meant to be borrowed. A boyfriend's cotton T-shirt. A best friend's patent-leather peep-toes. Mom's cashmere shawl. Skin-tight wet suits do not typically fall within ...

Though you could get an overview of Huntington Beach's surfing culture by simply hanging out at Huntington State Beach or checking out the Huntington Beach International Surfing Museum, you'd be ...

Surfing is a borderline religious pursuit for many of Maui’s residents—and the first time you try your hand at surfing you just might understand why. It’s bobbing on the ocean as the morning sun ...

Take the furthest route west in British Columbia and you’ll eventually come to the end of the road and be rewarded with a stay in Tofino. Tofino is a place to relax, be still and enjoy all the Pacific ...

Unlike many schools, Kala offers all students a 100% satisfaction guarantee–you’ll stand up and ride waves or get your money back. They focus on teaching students based on their skill level and don’t ...

One of the best ways to appreciate the culture of Hawaii is to grab a surfboard and get out in the water. The Hawaiians invented surfing, evangelized it around the globe and are still among the top ...

The Culture Lab is designed as a space to put these three lessons into action. Each week, I share experiments and reflections ...