I was born and raised in Hawaii. I wish tourists knew these 13 things before they visited.
From using special sunscreen to pulling over for locals, there are things you should never and always do on the islands to be safe and respectful.
I grew up in Hawaii. Here are 9 surprising things about living in the tourist hot spot.
A lot of myths about living in Hawaii aren't true, and being born and raised on Maui has been filled with surprises most people don't expect.
My family has lived in Lāhainā for over a century. The devastating Maui wildfires destroyed everything we had in a few hours.
On August 8, her home in Lāhainā, Maui, was incinerated by the Maui wildfires, some of the deadliest in modern US history.
I paid $150 to sleep in a 260-square-foot 'tentalow' on a Hawaiian beach. Next time, I'll return with a bigger group.
Located on Maui, Camp Olawaulu has cheap ways to stay on a Hawaii beach if you're OK glamping in tent structures with nearby bathrooms.
I lived in Airbnbs around the US for over a year. It was cheaper than paying rent, and I got to explore 14 different cities.
Instead of resigning my apartment lease, I packed my belongings in my car and did long-term Airbnb stays around the country for over a year.
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I went on my first long-distance van trip. These were the 6 best and 7 worst parts of the 10-day adventure.
My friend and I spent 10 days exploring the Oregon Coast in a Sprinter van. The experience wasn't perfect, but it inspired me to take a solo van trip.
I paid $50 for a day pass to a 5-star resort in Hawaii, and I would've gone back if the price hadn't increased
Through ResortPass, I bought a $50 pass to the Fairmont Kea Lani in Maui, which granted me four hours of access to pools, hot tubs, and a waterslide.
I traveled in a camper van for the first time. Here are 9 things that surprised me on my 10-day trip through the Pacific Northwest.
I traveled through Oregon and California in a Mercedes Sprinter van and parked at RV parks. The trip wasn't perfect, but it exceeded expectations.
I had a stylist critique 5 of my go-to outfits. Here's how she'd make my basic looks colorful and more mature.
I prefer to wear bright colors, but I don't want my wardrobe to seem childish in my late 20s. A stylist told me how to upgrade my go-to outfits.
I visited the world's largest open-air shopping mall in Hawaii. Take a look inside the 2.4-million-square-foot space.
Located in Oahu, the Ala Moana Center has four floors, over 350 stores, more than 160 eateries, live entertainment, and views of the harbor.
I was born and raised in Hawaii. Here are the 14 biggest mistakes I see tourists make.
Many travelers pack incorrectly, mispronounce Hawaiian words, and don't buy local while visiting places like the Big Island, Kauai, Maui, and Oahu.
I'm a Hawaii local who visited the world's largest pineapple maze. Here's what it was like and why I wouldn't go back.
During my trip to Oahu, I explored the Dole Plantation, which has a famous 3-acre pineapple maze that attracts more than a million visitors each year.
I was born and raised in Hawaii. Here are the 6 best and 6 worst things about living here.
The islands are filled with natural beauty and amazing food, but it can be hard to deal with disrespectful tourists and the sky-high cost of living.
I spent $64 at the best restaurant in Hawaii. My meal came out in 5 minutes, but I'll just stick to drinks next time.
Yelp ranked Down the Hatch as No. 28 on its 2022 list of the top 100 US restaurants, so I tried the Lahaina spot's famous food and drinks for myself.
I spent over $450 at the best fine-dining restaurant in the US, and I'm already planning my next visit
Tripadvisor named Maui's Lahaina Grill the No. 1 fine-dining restaurant in the US in 2022, so I booked a table and ate my way through the menu.
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I had an interior designer critique my childhood bedroom. Here's how she'd make it better and more sophisticated for my late 20s.
An interior designer shared tips for making my childhood bedroom feel more comfortable and sophisticated for me now that I am in my late 20s.
A makeup artist critiqued the beauty routine I've had since I was 13. Here's how he said I should update it for my 20s.
An expert told me how to better define my hooded eyes, gave me tips for achieving the look of dewy skin, and recommended better beauty products.
I took a cheap 40-minute flight from Maui to Oahu. Here's what it was like and why I sort of recommend it to tourists.
I boarded a 40-minute Hawaiian Airlines flight from Maui to Oahu. The trip included amazing views, fruit juice, and an easy travel experience.
I was born and raised in Hawaii. Here are 8 things tourists should stop wasting money on.
As someone living in the aloha state, I tell tourists to avoid spending money on beach toys, cocktails from a resort, and food from chain restaurants.
I went on my first trip in a camper van for 10 days. Here are 7 things I'd do differently next time.
When I traveled through Oregon and California in a Sprinter van, I made some packing and planning mistakes that I won't repeat on my next road trip.