After our sugar-fueled morning at Ethel M's, we needed actual sustenance. So, we decided to head back to the Strip to check out one of the newest dining options in Vegas - Famous Foods Street Eats at Resort World LV. Though, my primary goal for our visit was just to check out Kuru Kuru Pa by the Aoki Brothers. 😉 … [Read more...] about Review: Famous Foods Street Eats at Resort World LV
Trip Reports
Review: Ethel M Chocolates Factory
As a kid, I always looked forward to my grandparents' annual trip to Vegas, as they'd always come back with a box of scrumptious Ethel M truffles. Yet, despite having been to Vegas a handful of times myself now, I've never been to the Ethel M Chocolates Factory until now. … [Read more...] about Review: Ethel M Chocolates Factory
Review: Mott 32 Las Vegas
There were two places I really wanted to get to in Vegas this year. These two places have long been on my list of places to try and were places we were going to visit in 2020. Those two places were, of course, e! by Jose Andres and Mott 32 Las Vegas. Fortunately, we made it to both, with Mott 32 being the first. … [Read more...] about Review: Mott 32 Las Vegas
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
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
Review: Hawaiian Air HA6 Honolulu to Las Vegas
During my recent trip to Vegas and Irvine, we flew on Hawaiian Airlines. Sure, Southwest is an option nowadays, but my in-laws prefer Hawaiian for the convenience and ease. So, let's talk about Hawaiian Air HA6 Honolulu to Las Vegas. … [Read more...] about Review: Hawaiian Air HA6 Honolulu to Las Vegas
The New Honolulu Airport Mauka Concourse
Before I get to the trip itself, I want to talk about the new Honolulu Airport Mauka Concourse. After all, this new concourse is the first new major addition at Honolulu's Daniel K. Inouye International Airport in decades! And, as luck would have it, our flight was departing out of this new terminal. … [Read more...] about The New Honolulu Airport Mauka Concourse
My Hawaii Safe Travels Experience
Recently, I came back from my first trip off-island in over two years. And while you can expect a trip report soon, I want to talk about my Hawaii Safe Travels experience. After all, the program continues to be a bit, uh, ambiguous. … [Read more...] about My Hawaii Safe Travels Experience