After remaining relatively consistent through most of 2021, the Hawaii entry requirements changed on November 8. Why? Because that's the day the federal international travel band came to an end, introducing new rules and requirements. This made things a bit more complicated, so let's discuss. … [Read more...] about Hawaii Entry Requirements – November 2021
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Review: Peak Design Mobile Everyday Case
I'm a HUGE Peak Design fan. I use many of their products, including their various bags, camera accessories, and tripod. So, when Peak Design launched their new Mobile line, I knew I had to snag some of their new gear. Well, my first product finally arrived, so let's review the Peak Design Mobile Everyday Case. … [Read more...] about Review: Peak Design Mobile Everyday Case
Hilton Confirmed Upgrades Begin Today!
Last month, Hilton announced new benefits for Honors. One of the most exciting among them is their new upgrade system. Well, that system is finally here as Hilton confirmed upgrades begin today! … [Read more...] about Hilton Confirmed Upgrades Begin Today!
Review: Din Tai Fung Las Vegas
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