The Waikiki Wanderer Welcomes You

Waikiki--- it's the storied one-time playground of royalty and the wealthy, and the iconic tourist destination in Hawai`i.  Millions pass through here each year, coming from every part of the globe. Twenty thousand or so call it home. And, while we've seen books and articles--- not to mention endless tour guides--- there aren't very many people writing about Waikiki on any sort of regular basis.

But we're here to do just that.  Starting today, and every Sunday to come, we'll be publishing something about Waikiki.  It might be a restaurant review, or highlights of a special event; it might be social or political commentary; and even historical articles and works of fiction are not out of our purview.  While we do plan on regular monthly features, we'll be anxious to get your input on what you like or don't like, and we'll attempt to deliver timely, useful, and entertaining content.

One thing we are is independent. No one pays us to review their business (so don't ask). At least for the moment, we won't accept advertising. We say what we think and we're not going to compromise our ability to do so.

We are also anonymous. While we're sure it's possible to track us down if you try hard enough, in the public view we're "the Wanderer" and that's really all that we need to be.

The idea for this blog is not new, but we've taken our time in bringing it forward. We made public expression (and hence, copyright) of our title, "The Waikiki Wanderer" some years back, in anticipation of this day.  Now, we have launched our little ship, and we invite you to ride along with us.

Waikiki has its landmarks and symbols that are known to just about everyone; but there are also dark corners and back alleys that are known to only a few. This week, we'll leave you with a teaser: can you identify the rather unique but equally obscure Waikiki location shown below?