Author: Jill Meinecke
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A view from heaven at Haleakala
I’m on another spontaneous road trip, the only kind worth having by the way, with my sister Bree visiting from Chicago and my boyfriend Jon. He’s a good travel partner because we go wherever the wind blows us. This time we’re heading all the way up to the 10,023 foot volcano summit of Haleakala on…
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Ten things I love about Hawaii
It’s no secret that basically all I do is gush about life in Hawaii. Is it really THAT good? To me, yes! Everyday I have a moment of blissful adoration for Maui, whether it be an amazing sunset I catch, a view of the mountains at just the right light, or a “Try Go Slow,…
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On moving to Maui and hunting for home Pt. 2
There’s a magic associated with the Hawaiian islands. It’s said that if you’re meant to be here, things will coalesce serendipitously in your favor. Circumstances will iron themselves out in such a way that you, without a doubt, believe the fact that you are meant to be here. The spirit of aloha will touch you,…
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On moving to Maui and hunting for home Pt. 1
This is a place of transients. Vegabonds. Beach bums, vacationers, time-share holders, escapees, the young, the restless. The locals are kind and warm, weird and wonderful. They’re weary, careful and curious. They’re helpful but suspicious. You can see the look on their face when you say you just moved here: “She won’t make it longer…
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Reconnecting with Aloha
I am back island side after 2 long months of traveling, visiting family and friends around the mainland, and making a trip to Thailand. What a whirlwind year! When I think of it all, it almost makes me crazy to think of all the times I’ve taken off, landed, stuck my thumb out for a…
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Common Thai scams and how to avoid them
Somehow I just lived through a whirlwind trip to Thailand in Southeast Asia for a week: yes a week. Between days-long flights, nasty airplane food and being dropped in another world, I was already ready to throw the towel in upon landing in Bangkok. I’ve seen Japan‘s airport. Yeah, I used the little fancy bidet…
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Is the American Dream really a nightmare?
Uh oh. The fun and games are almost over. My year on the road is officially coming to a close. This year has given me a lot of time to contemplate the kind of life I want to live and I delved into many living situations to find out which best suits me. I’ve surfed…
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A Day at Wivenhoe Dam, Australia
We packed up a barbie, some chairs, an inflatable kayak and we were off, driving on the left side of the road on the other side of the world. I had just arrived in Australia, my first out of country experience, and I was wide-eyed and bushy-tailed for who I’d meet, where I’d go and…
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