Last week I reviewed my favorite super-premium card - the Chase Sapphire Reserve. Today, I'm going to cover one of my favorite companions to that card in my Chase Freedom Unlimited 2023 Review. … [Read more...] about Chase Freedom Unlimited 2023 Review
Travel Blogging
An Incredible Izakaya Experience at Agaru
One of Honolulu's newest restaurants is also one of the most hotly anticipated amongst those in the know - Agaru by Chef Chris Kajioka. Agaru is Kajioka's first izakaya concept, and, as you'd expect, it's both familiar and different all at once. … [Read more...] about An Incredible Izakaya Experience at Agaru
Hawaii Flights Caused a Nationwide Ground Stop
Nearly a month ago, two Hawaii flights caused a nationwide ground stop for Alaska Airlines. While the situation was inconvenient for passengers impacted by it, the occurrence exemplifies Alaska's commitment to safety, along with the challenges our reliance on technology causes. … [Read more...] about Hawaii Flights Caused a Nationwide Ground Stop
Japanese-Inspired Cuisine at TOMO Seattle
During our Labor Day PNW Adventure, we were fortunate enough to score a table at one of the hottest restaurants in Seattle - TOMO Seattle. Here, Chef-Owner Brady Ishiwata Williams and his team fuse Japanese cuisine with local ingredients and Hispanic influences. … [Read more...] about Japanese-Inspired Cuisine at TOMO Seattle
Broder Nord PDX
Our theme of trying new things during our Labor Day PNW Adventure last year, we ended up meeting up with friends for breakfast at a Nordic spot called Border Nord PDX. Honestly, I was skeptical going in, but ended up loving. … [Read more...] about Broder Nord PDX
Hawaiian Air Pilots Ratify a New Contract
Admidts continuing poor financial performance, Hawaiian Air pilots ratify a new contract that will undoubtedly make the Airline's return to profitability all the more difficult. Yet, remaining competitive is essential, thanks to the ongoing pilot shortage. … [Read more...] about Hawaiian Air Pilots Ratify a New Contract
Honolulu Volcanics – Hawaii’s Most Iconic Eruptions
The Ko'olau Volcano's Honolulu Volcanics series is Hawaii's most iconic eruptive phase that most people don't know about. It literally shaped Southern Oahu as we know it. … [Read more...] about Honolulu Volcanics – Hawaii’s Most Iconic Eruptions
Amazing Flavors at Jacqueline PDX
Choosing only one place to eat in Portland is incredibly difficult. But with just one night in the city, I could only choose one dinner spot. And after a lot of research and debate, I settled on giving the seafood-focused Jacqueline PDX a try. … [Read more...] about Amazing Flavors at Jacqueline PDX
Chase Sapphire Reserve 2023 Review
In 2021, the most expensive card in my wallet earned its keep with flying colors. So how did it do in 2022 - especially given all the traveling I did last year? I'll go over all of the juicy details in my Chase Sapphire Reserve 2023 review. … [Read more...] about Chase Sapphire Reserve 2023 Review
Hawaiian Reported an Overall Loss for 2022
2022 was a BUSY travel year. Hawaii saw nearly pre-pandemic levels of visitor arrivals. Despite this, Hawaiian reported an overall loss for 2022, which came as a bit of a surprise to me - especially when you consider how its competitors fared. … [Read more...] about Hawaiian Reported an Overall Loss for 2022