Travels With Carole

Come along with me and share the excitement as I explore the world researching freelance articles. These blog posts offer short chunks of travel that you can digest quickly as well as plenty of photos so you get the picture. You'll have some fun, make discoveries, and pick up great ideas and information for your own vacations. Think of me as your canary in the coal mine. For even more travel inspiration, visit my BERKELEY AND BEYOND website at http://www.berkeleyandbeyond.com.

December 16, 2015

Hilo, Big Island, Hawaii: Hilo Farmer’s Market; things to do

Hilo Farmers Market

Mamo St./Kamehameha Ave., Hilo, 808-933-1000. W & Sat, from dawn to “gone,” or 6am-4pm; a smaller market occurs M, Tu, Thur, F, & Sun, 7am-4pm.

You’ll find unusual fruits and vegetables here, including avocados as big as footballs, plus 20 different kinds of Japanese mochi, specialty food items, crafts items, and crates saying ”from California.” And then there are honey and leis.