Author: Jill Meinecke
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What We’re Doing in Hawaii Right Now
The world has turned upside in the past few months. We were eagerly awaiting our honeymoon to Spain and Italy, only to have it yanked from underneath our feet a mere day or two before leaving. Like much of the world, we’ve experienced the many stages of grief with COVID-19. We were in denial that…
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4 spots for a hiking trip which might surprise you
Hiking vacations remain a popular option for those seeking adventure, which has led to ever-more exclusive locations opening up to international travelers. Such exclusivity means that even younger travelers are willing to pay more – with one in three millennials, for example, saying they’d be willing to spend about $5,500 on the right vacation! Choosing…
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You Found Your New League Sport – Axe Throwing!
Looking for a new way to spend a Saturday afternoon with friends? Tired of the same old haunts, drowning beers to the pitiful selection of the bar’s jukebox? Sick of visiting the same pool hall or bowling alley over and over again? Then it’s nigh time to try a new sport – axe throwing! We…
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5 spots to try out in Australia for first time visitors
Australia is one of the world’s most fascinating countries, and is a must for any travelers looking for new destinations to explore for the first time. In this guide we have selected five of the best spots and attractions for any first time traveler to visit whilst in this great country. Sydney Opera House Probably…
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A first timer’s guide to Tahiti
Tahiti is a place that is synonymous with desktop backgrounds and bucket lists. When my partner and I were deciding where to take a trip last fall, we settled on Tahiti and its islands for its exotic nature and proximity to Hawaii. Plus, who WOULDN’T want to travel to a remote island chain in the…
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Exploring Kaka’ako Murals on Biki Bikes
Ever since Biki made their debut in Honolulu, Ehren and I can’t get enough of it! Biki is a bikeshare company that has over 130 stations around Honolulu. For $3.50, you jump on a Biki bike and ride around for a half hour, returning your bike to any station. We love exploring our city this…
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Exploring Kahumanu Farms in Waianae, Hawaii
There’s something about food that enchants me. I love cooking, eating, but more recently, have become increasingly interested in where food comes from. I’m blessed to live somewhere where farming can be done year round and have been spending the past several months researching farms around Oahu. I found out about Kahumanu Farms at work…
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Do You Think You’re Brave?
I never thought that I was brave. When I was a busgirl at one of my first jobs at a country club, I was timid. I was afraid of the other waitresses who were older, most experienced, smoked cigarettes, had kids and second jobs. I felt small around their exposed tattoos and shared stories about…
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Panoramic Hawaii
Living in Hawaii is something I that I never take for granted. Whether it’s sampling all of the delicious food or enjoying what most people love most about living in Hawaii – the view – there’s not a day that goes by that I don’t count my lucky stars that this beautiful island paradise is…
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Discovering Oahu’s Dole Plantation
Are you planning a trip to Hawaii? If you’re anything like me, you’re enthralled with Hawaiian pineapple. If so, a visit to Dole Plantation in the north-central region of Oahu is a must! A rare coolish day in Hawaii was the perfect time to put on my hat, boots, and take a nice car ride…
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