Healthy restaurants in Maui haven’t been as easy to come by as I thought they would be. Don’t get me wrong, there are plenty of amazing restaurants on Maui–but many times the plant-based options are limited to one or two…
Skincare is Self-Care: 6 Steps to Better Skin This Year
For about as long as I can remember, I’ve had a rough relationship with my skin. A particularly traumatic memory was the sudden appearance of about 40 warts on the back of my neck sometime in elementary school. Until I…
Responsible Tourism in Maui: Minimizing Your Environmental Impact While Traveling in Maui
If we want to continue exploring this beautiful planet for years to come, we need to take some responsibility. And yes, this includes (especially) when we travel. Responsible tourism should be at the forefront of everyone’s minds when they travel,…
The In-Between
One night a few months back, I stood in the middle of my studio apartment assessing the mess sprawled on the floor all around me, and I realized something very special was unfolding. The messiness seemed indicative of the transitional…
Maui Helicopter Tour: Doors-Off West Maui and Molokai with Air Maui
Waking up before the sun is never easy, but in my experience, it’s always worth it–and this rule definitely held true on the morning of my West Maui and Molokai helicopter tour with Air Maui. And this was no ordinary…
Vegetarian-Friendly Paia Restaurants
Located on Maui’s northern coastline, you’ll find the unassuming and soulful town of Paia. Paia was formerly a sugarcane plantation village but is now increasingly a stop on the tourist trail due to its gorgeous beaches and friendly characters. The…
Turning 32.
Today I turn 32. It’s been an interesting journey, this aging process. On the one hand, I’m maturing–becoming more ‘adult-like,’ if you will. Learning how to grow a business, how to properly file my own taxes, how to be an…
Pride of Maui Sunset Cruise: Serving Up Mai Tais & Magic
You won’t often hear me refer to things as must-dos in Maui. I mean, it’s all subjective, right? Diff’rent strokes for diff’rent folks! But then again… If you love sunsets, boat trips, live music and adult beverages… You MUST try…
5 Things to Know Before Traveling to Maui, Hawaii
Aloha! So you want to visit my home sweet home of Maui, Hawaii huh? No surprise there! MAUI IS MAGICAL! I’ve been traveling to Maui myself since I was just a baby, and have called the island home now for…
8 Ways to Experience Traditional Hawaiian Culture on Maui
The Hawaiian Islands are a diverse place–and this isn’t just referring to the flora and fauna. A rainbow of cultures exists on Maui and throughout the Hawaiian Islands, but one came first: the traditional Hawaiian culture of its original inhabitants.…
