Originally from Hawaii, Wailana lives in Lithuania where she writes about travel and science.
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In Iceland, Light and Landscapes
Myths and drama permeate Iceland’s otherworldly terrain.
The Best Moment of Your Life
Familiar faces from the world of travel, plus Lonely Planet writers, share their most remarkable, poignant and memorable experiences from the road – moments that changed them as individuals and reshaped their perspective on the world.
Hawaii’s trendy word that’s misunderstood
Practiced since as long as Hawaiians can remember, hoʻoponopono is necessary on an island where space and resources are limited and the community is key to survival.
How a destructive eruption brought ‘astounding changes’ and rebirth to Hawai’i Volcanoes National Park
While parts of the park are still closed for repairs after the 2018 eruption, now is a great time to visit.
Ammonites in Math and Metaphor
"No better known fossil perhaps exists than the ammonite,” wrote Sir Theodore A. Cook in his 1914 book on perfect geometry in nature. Famed for its beautiful spiral shape, the ammonite has captured the imaginations of artists, mathematicians, and storytellers for centuries.
Bringing Bagels Back to Vilnius
After a long absence, the Jewish staple has returned to the Lithuanian capital.
The Pious Bird: Storks in Myth and Memory in Lithuania
I first spied a stork in Lithuania from the back of a bike. It was the dead of summer, a blazing hot July day cycling in the grassy countryside northwest of Vilnius.
Craft Beer Is Struggling In Lithuania—But Not in Its Capital
A look at 6 Craft Bars in Vilnius
Ethos, Pathos, Logos: What Are They and How to Use Them
You may have heard the terms ethos, pathos and logos at some point in your life, but what do they mean, exactly?
This Hawaiian Storytelling Chant Is Great Literature Without the Written Word
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A Legend of Snakes and Stones
St. Hilda was said to have decapitated snakes and turned them into stones—years later, artisans gave the “snakes” their heads back.
Marvel at the Incredible Architecture Along Morocco’s Atlantic Coast
Morocco’s Atlantic Coast is a treasure trove of architectural diversity and a rich, multifaceted heritage to delight any history buff.
The Cabbage Roll that Connected Empires
“Kååååldolmar,” Pippi Longstocking once sighed with longing. Her sentimental yearning was for the cabbage roll, Sweden’s ultimate comfort food.