1. Es Pisang Ijo – Yogyakarta, Indonesia (originates from Sulawesi)

Es Pisang Ijo roughly translates to “green banana ice,” and that is precisely what it is, along with some added goodies.  This mixed bowl of refreshing goodness can only be described as green bananas floating in an icy red syrup with a creamy pudding like substance coating all things and unable to dissolve into the liquid.  Es pisang ijo is a brilliant icy creation and a wonderful dessert in Indonesia.

2. Gula Melaka Baba Cendol – Melaka, Malaysia
Melaka Malaysia’s sweet and popular …

I found the answer to Hawaii’s very own Shave Ice while walking around Melaka (Malacca), Malaysia (same city where Migration Mark tackled the Durian) one hot afternoon with a friend.
The line was out the door at Jonker 88 with locals and tourists from around the world, all lusting for a cold Baba Cendol glorified shave ice treat.
When it was finally time to order I used my little self control I possess and only got two.  One original and one mango covered.
The bowl starts off with beans, and either kernels of …

2 April 2009
1.  Hike to the Makapu’u Lighthouse
Its not a difficult hike, but the views are stunning, and there is a possibility of seeing humpback whales (check out Hike to the Makapu’u Lighthouse).
2.  Kailua Beach
Great beach to relax on, swim, and have a picnic.
3.  North Shore
World class surfing, great places to swim, and some good snorkeling, all found on the North Shore.
4.  Climb Koko Head Crater
Great exercise and great views of the island (check out Koko Head Crater Hike).

5.  Shave Ice
Whether it be Waiola or Matsumoto, one must indulge in …

21 March 2009
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19 March 2009
Every time I come to Honolulu, I make may way down the block from my Grandmothers house to the greatest shave ice in Hawaii, Waiola Shave Ice.

To straighten things up, they serve “shave ice” or shaved ice.  These are not “snow cones” with crunchy pebbles of ice, swimming in some neon artificial liquid.  These are cones of ice as fine as cotton, artfully shaven off a block, and then syruped with a choice of tropical flavors. After eating shave ice, snow cones are guaranteed to have no appeal.
As …