Happy Aloha, which comes to us all at least once in our lives when we need to travel.
Twenty Hawaiian Journeys in Search of the Sea, the Wind, the People, and Myself

The dazzling sands of Waikiki Beach, the crystal clear waters of Hanauma Bay, and the views from the top of Diamond Head.
Hawaii is called a paradise on earth and a dream travel destination by many.
Hawaii, once a popular honeymoon and family vacation destination, has now come back to us with the spirit of 'Hawaiian wellness' and 'Ho'oponopono', which promotes spiritual healing and balance.
The author's first trip to Hawaii, which started out as a simple six-night trip, led to a month-long stay there. After publishing a Hawaii guidebook and experiencing twenty trips to Hawaii over the past ten years, he has become a traveler who knows Hawaii better than anyone else.
The author, who loves Hawaii and is crazy about it, travels to Hawaii every year, and his records convey the charm of a colorful local trip hidden within the image of Hawaii that everyone is familiar with.
If you're looking for that one trip to remember for a lifetime, embark on a special journey to discover the true face of Hawaii.

This book is a travelogue of my growth as I look back on ten years in Hawaii.
I can't say that every moment of Hawaii, which I learned one by one from my ignorance, was enjoyable.
Yet, every moment became fertilizer for my growth.
The diligence and lessons of the land, learned from Korean farms that provide meals for locals, the consideration and heart of 'ohana (family) learned from locals, and the moments of true aloha found in every corner of Hawaii! No matter what anyone says, Hawaii is the ultimate vacation destination for the perfect trip.
As I began my vacation and learned and understood their lives, Hawaii became a place that meant more than just a vacation spot to me.


The ancient Hawaiian wisdom Ho'o ponopono means 'to be yourself'.
What I gained from being greedy was that the more I got to know Hawaii, the more I got to know myself.
My trip to Hawaii made me love myself more.

Hawaii uses this lei for every moment of celebration.
Rather than simply giving a bouquet of flowers, you share your feelings by making a necklace out of flowers and wearing it around the other person's neck.
Ray, a flower necklace that highlights the affection between people, is the epitome of warmth.
If Europeans have a ball-kissing culture, Hawaii has the lei.
Each hotel has a program where you can learn about traditional Hawaiian culture, so be sure to wear a lei.


Hawaii is a place where people of various races live.
No race, whether white, black, or Asian, makes up more than a quarter of the total population of Hawaii.
A multi-ethnic, multi-national people.
Just as different colors come together to create beauty like a rainbow, perhaps it is called the Rainbow State because different beings live beautifully in harmony.

Hawaii is a place where travelers can take a break from their daily lives, and for some, it is a place to live.
Just as Hawaii means 'small hometown'.

Rain can be inconvenient when you're traveling, but it's rain that allows you to see rainbows.
So if it rains, let's just wait quietly for the rainbow.


A place where you should slow down a bit, take a break, and leisurely capture the wind and the scenery.
Aloha Time teaches you how to walk so slowly.

Hawaiians have a culture that values ​​family.
In Hawaiian, the word for family is Ohana, which is derived from the word Oha, meaning taro plant.
It means that everything comes from one root.
It's not hard to find moments where Ohana, another core value that guides the Hawaiian way of life, comes alive alongside Aloha.


“Me.
It makes me feel so good to see something so fresh.
“You have a field, so you’re healthy. If you just stayed in your room, you’d be dead already.”

The rough, pure dirt of the farm resonated more deeply with me than the fine sand of Kailua Beach.
A grandmother and her family who cultivated the barren land and made gold.
Large beads of sweat run down their blackened faces.
The pride of Koreans, created through diligence and sincerity, is blowing gently in Waianae.


The shaka is a traditional Hawaiian greeting, but its meaning is limitless.
Could it be called complex? It's a sign filled with positive meanings, from gratitude, encouragement, and kindness to "have a relaxing time," "things are going well," and "nice to meet you."

There is a saying that 'Hawaii is the place where God realized at the last moment of creation that he had forgotten to create heaven.'
We welcome the powerful energy of a new beginning in that heaven.


When I see someone dancing the hula, I focus more on their facial expressions than their costumes. Their expressions are so full of emotion that I can't quite copy them.
Because imitating doesn't mean you can be imitated.
I find it truly amazing that I can only do this if I move while thinking about the meaning of each and every line of the song and feel that meaning deep in my heart.
When you see someone dancing with all their heart, their expression feels like a sentence.

Hawaii taught me the spirit of Aloha, which embraces consideration (Akahai), harmony (Lokahi), joy ('Olu'olu), humility (Ha'aha'a), and patience (Ahonui).
Hawaii was both unrequited love and love-hate, a fever and a cure.
This place is more comfortable and familiar than anywhere else.
At any moment, the clear, blue Hawaiian air, the wind, the sea, everything is always in its place.

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