Mr. & Miss Polynesia competition

Caught the Mr & Miss Polynesia Pacific competition at Leeward Community College. Here, winners George Tuitele-Martin and Auli'i Tagupa pose with pageant creators Ralph Malani and Chris Duldulao, right. In the bottom photo, Keola Kaluhiokalani brought the spirit of Don Ho back to life for the fantasy segment of the competition, before launching into the  more contemporary "Gangnam Style" with his backup dancers.

'Esprit Dior' at MoCa Shanghai

Caught the stunning "Esprit Dior" exhibition at the Museum of Contemporary Art, Shanghai.

Sedona Spa in Ubud, Bali

At Sedona Spa in Ubud, Bali. A coconut and yogurt massage is followed by a soak in a petal-filled bathtub. Like many a family warung, the spa is tucked away behind rice paddies. At the front of the spa was an offering table featuring many of the ingredients in the spa treatments, including chocolate, cinnamon, salt, coconut, and more.