This past Valentine's Day, you know, the last normal holiday we had eons ago, I decided to have a non-traditional Valentine's dinner at a Japanese restaurant. So, I made us reservations at Honolulu's Izakaya Uosan. … [Read more...] about Review: Izakaya Uosan (Honolulu)
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The Nakalele Heart Rock is No More
Six years ago, Mrs. Island Miler and I hiked down to the Nakalele Heart Rock on Maui. Mrs. J even went to check it out on their visit too. Twice! But, sadly, I recently learned that the Nakalele Heart Rock is No More. … [Read more...] about The Nakalele Heart Rock is No More
Review: Akira Japanese Restaurant
Mrs. Island Miler loves sushi. So last November, I took her to Honolulu's Akira Japanese restaurant for her birthday, as they feature quite a few uni dishes on their menu - uni being one of her favorites. … [Read more...] about Review: Akira Japanese Restaurant
Why Are People Still Traveling for Leisure?!
Yesterday, local authorities said visitor arrivals in Hawaii are on the rise. And that beg's the question - why are people still traveling for leisure?! Stay home and flatten that curve, dammit!! … [Read more...] about Why Are People Still Traveling for Leisure?!
Hawaii is Implementing an Intra-State Travel Quarantine
There's no denying that the COVID-19 pandemic is rapidly spreading around the country. And to help flatten the curve more, Hawaii is implementing an intra-state travel quarantine. … [Read more...] about Hawaii is Implementing an Intra-State Travel Quarantine
Hawaii Hotels Are Suspending Operations
With new quarantine orders in place, a shelter-in-place order on two islands, and vastly reduced service from Hawaiian Airlines, it comes as no surprise that Hawaii hotels are suspending operations. … [Read more...] about Hawaii Hotels Are Suspending Operations
Hawaiian Airlines to Cease Most Flights
Following Hawaii Governor Ige's order mandating a quarantine for any person arriving in the State of Hawaii, the state's largest carrier announced that Hawaiian Airlines is to cease most flights this week. … [Read more...] about Hawaiian Airlines to Cease Most Flights
Hawaii Travel Restrictions + Ko Olina Closing
With the pandemic situation worsening, Hawaii's Governer announced new Hawaii travel restrictions, while Ko Olina Resort announced that it's closing to the general public. … [Read more...] about Hawaii Travel Restrictions + Ko Olina Closing
More Reasons to Not Come to Hawaii Right Now
For whatever reason, people are still arriving in Hawaii en mass for spring break. So, let's talk about more reasons to not come to Hawaii right now. You know, besides the obvious, pandemic-related reasons. … [Read more...] about More Reasons to Not Come to Hawaii Right Now
Hawaii Says Stay Away + Vegas is Closed for Business
Yup, COVID-19 is still continuing to spread across the US and most of the rest of the world. As a result, Hawaii says stay away to all visitors, while Vegas is officially closed for business. … [Read more...] about Hawaii Says Stay Away + Vegas is Closed for Business