Nori Bar

We finally made it to Nori Bar on a Friday night—and wow, what a great first experience! We didn’t have a reservation (risky, I know), but we decided to try our luck anyway. Timing was on our side: they could seat us right away as long as we were out by 8:15 PM. That gave us just about an hour, and honestly, it turned out to be the perfect...

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Visit Hong Kong: Public Transportation Options

While in Hong Kong, we used all forms of transportation, primarily via the Mass Transit Railway.  We frequently used the train, and I loved their rail system.  I think it's even more efficient and easier to use than Japan's.They have arrows designated where people should stand in order to let passengers off easily, and the signage for the...

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Ribbon Lei

While scrolling through IG, a lot of lei tutuorials and reels were popping up in my feed, and one that I watched all the way through was made by @hannahsleis.  It was an exquisite lei, in which she used thin strips of ti leaves in an array of colors, and even though I didn't have ti leaves to use for lei, I thought I could try it with the same...

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KTA Bakery Cookies

I saw these packages of bakery cookies at KTA, so I decided to buy some for the kids and see if they were any good or not.I thought it was a nice deal for bakery cookies - over 2 dozen cookies for $7.99.  They were good in taste - not the best, but not the worst.  The chocolate chip cookie was on the softer side, and the M&M's was on...

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Jolene's Ewa Beach

One of my favorite eateries in Ewa Beach is Jolene's. Buttah Shrimp RollGarlic Buttah ShrimpPapa Smokes BurgerThe Papa Smokes Burger includes 2 beef patties and smoked brisket.BBQ Brisket SandwichFried Chicken SaladMy go-to is the Fried Chicken Salad, in an effort to be semi-healthy.  A generous portion of tender, juicy fried chicken tops...

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Graduates Eat Free Promo at Arden Waikiki

Celebrating with Baked HawaiiI've been wanting to take my family to dine at Arden Waikiki for awhile so when I spotted their Graduates Eat Free promotion, I knew it was time to make that reservation. From May 14 through June 15, graduates dine free with parties of four or more which was perfect for our family to celebrate my daughter's graduation from...

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Big Island Candies

Big Island Candies continues to be a go-to for cute gifts and thoughtful omiyage.  I recently visited the Ala Moana Center location for some omiyage.I love the colorful packaging that can be re-used for all sorts of things, and they come out with special packaging and products at various times throughout the year (special occasions, holidays,...

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