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Calum McSwiggan

Have Pun Will Travel

As an author of books like Eat, Gay, Love, and Straight Expectations, Calum McSwiggan is looking to provoke and soothe at the same time, raising awareness for the queer community through stories that are inspired by an insatiable thrill for discovering the world.

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Our Top Picks for the 28th Annual Rainbow Film Festival

With a variety of LGBT films showcased this week, we share our must-see picks to watch on the big screen....

The Art of Feathers

At his peaceful inn on Hawaiʻi Island, Kilohana Domingo makes traditional feather lei. Text by Lisa Yamada Images by Jonas...

Noah Haa Solomon Lei Hawaii

Meet Noah Haʻa Solomon

He is a Hawaiian language educator, hula dancer, and father extraordinaire. This is his story, and these are his favorite...

The Third Act

How Robert Lambeth, HIFF’s executive director, effortlessly shifted from opera singer to banker to head of the largest film festival...

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What To Do in Hawai’i in January

While you are in Hawaiʻi, do you want to party? Stay fit, yoga-style? Eat out? Experience the culture? Any of...

How Brandon Smith Found a New Life with Yoga and Photography

Brandon Smith found inspiration, and new life, in yoga and photography–and magic happened when he combined the two.

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The Best New Boutique in Honolulu

Jordan Lee and Matthew Guevara have debuted a new shop, The Public Pet, and it is perfect, whether or not...

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Meet the Men of Lei Magazine’s Cover: Tyler Gomes

For our second issue of Lei, we searched for fresh faces to feature on our cover and in our lifestyle...

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What to do in Hawai‘i in June

Surf sessions, tanning on the sand, and toasting with cocktails at the poolside bar are sure bets in Hawai‘i. Once you’ve...