For as much as Hawaii loves dim sum, it's nearly impossible to find xiao long bao here. So, whenever we travel to someplace with a location, we always visit Din Tai Fung. It's for this reason, plus the sheer convenience, that we ended up at Din Tai Fung Las Vegas. … [Read more...] about Review: Din Tai Fung Las Vegas
Review: HeiHo House
This year, for Mrs. Island Miler's birthday, I decided to book us dinner at one of Honolulu's newest and quirkiest restaurants - HeiHo House. They bill themselves as a gastropub, which is still fairly unique for Hawaii and is one of our favorite types of concepts. Gladly, they didn't disappoint! … [Read more...] about Review: HeiHo House
Review: 1938 Indochine Honolulu
Recently, we had dinner with Mrs. Island Miler's family at 1938 Indochine Honolulu. The restaurant serves up Thai-influenced cuisine and is one of the newest Aoki Group concepts in Hawaii. … [Read more...] about Review: 1938 Indochine Honolulu
I Don’t Get the World’s 50 Best Restaurants List
Grappling with accusations about inequalities, the people behind the list decided to change things up for 2021. Not only did they bring "balance" to their "Voting Academy," but they also implemented some new rules that I think are questionable. That's why I don't get the World's 50 Best Restaurants List 2021. … [Read more...] about I Don’t Get the World’s 50 Best Restaurants List
Hawaii International Traveler Entry Requirements
Yesterday, Governor David Ige finally went over the Hawaii international traveler entry requirements. Additionally, Ige covered changes to both the Hawaii Safe Travels program and COVID-19 emergency orders too. But don't get your hopes up; Hawaii Safe Travels is here to stay for the time being. … [Read more...] about Hawaii International Traveler Entry Requirements
Goteborg Musubi – Hawaii’s Other Musubi
Hawaii is a beautiful mishmash of various cultures around the world. And it's something you can readily see around you when you're here. This mashup influences everything from the way we speak, our architecture, our customs, and, yes, even our food, which brings us to the Goteborg Musubi. … [Read more...] about Goteborg Musubi – Hawaii’s Other Musubi
I Canceled My Amex Gold Card
Lately, I've been trying to slash my annual fee expenses as much as possible. After all, even if a card is a great product, it doesn't mean I can justify the cost of having it. That's why I canceled my Amex Gold card last week. … [Read more...] about I Canceled My Amex Gold Card
Review: National Car Rental Las Vegas
I'm going to be honest with you guys. This trip was the first time I've ever rented from National. It's also the first time I've been to Vegas and didn't rent from Silvercar. So, let's talk about my pandemic-era experience with National Car Rental Las Vegas. … [Read more...] about Review: National Car Rental Las Vegas
Honolulu Further Loosens Restrictions
Yesterday, Mayor Rick Blangiardi held a press conference to announce that Honolulu further loosens restrictions. Sort of. This loosening of restrictions isn't seeking to make significant changes. Instead, it's adjustments to the existing set of rules. … [Read more...] about Honolulu Further Loosens Restrictions
Ugh: Marriott is Switching to Dynamic Pricing
Despite the general consensus about the program, I've been pleased overall with Marriott Bonvoy. That, however, is likely to change in a few months as Marriott is switching to dynamic pricing. Farewell, transparency! … [Read more...] about Ugh: Marriott is Switching to Dynamic Pricing