Tag: Honolulu
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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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Living it up as a #YelpElite
What can I say? Living in Hawaii and being a Yelp Elite has its perks! I first became a Yelp Elite in 2015. I slowly began attending events, but not regularly. It was more of sporadic thing for me. Now that I’m a gung-ho Yelp Elite, I’ve been getting more active and involved in the…
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I was published in Mabuhay Magazine!
Great news! I was published in the Philippine Airlines in-flight publication, Mabuhay Magazine! This March 2016’s feature about Hawaii explores why the best things to do in and around Honolulu come with a view! Please enjoy this spread. I’m proud of this accomplishment, and I know this a testament to the fact that hard work really…
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A day at the Waikiki Aquarium
When one comes to visit Hawai’i, the last thing on their mind is visiting an aquarium. “Why would I visit the aquarium when I could just jump in the ocean and see a living aquarium?” Great question, but let me answer you this way. The Waikiki Aquarium showcases dozens of coral species and fish, crustaceans,…
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Hiking the Wa’ahila Ridge Trail
Sometimes, I get overly ambitious. This morning and I woke up and said I wanted to go for a hike. Leave it to my boyfriend (and Hawaii local) Jonathan to take that sentiment to a whole new level and bring me to the Wa’ahila State Recreation Area to the Ridge Trail. I knew it was going…
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How to drink like a local in Honolulu, Hawaii
*SPOILER ALERT* This is not a post for the best place to drink a tasty, yet over-priced Mai Tai while fighting for a table at Duke’s in Waikiki. While there is a time, place and clientele for that, I’m gonna spill my ultimate itinerary of a perfect night out with the locals. —————————————– You’re going…
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Getting settled on Oahu, Hawaii
Almost 2 years in the making, my move to Oahu has finally come to fruition. At the end of January, myself, my boyfriend Jonathan and our dog Pono made the journey back home to the Hawaiian islands where we first met over 2 years ago. Taking our dog to Hawaii was a feat in itself.…
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Guest Post: DIY Mai Tais
You’d be hard pressed to find a more soothing and delicious way to wind down on island time than enjoying a Mai Tai. Tahitian for good, a “Maita’i” will help your fantasies of paradise come true. Fellow travel enthusiast and Chicago native Kendra Thornton is a guest blogger today offering an easy-to-replicate Mai Tai recipe…
Jill Meinecke 