Day 2 in Peru — Cusco to Aguas Calientes
Breakfast was again included at the hotel buffet so we had some eggs and toast in the morning before checking out of our hotel and heading to the hills above Cusco. After stopping… Continue reading
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Only in Hilo: Top 3 @ Nori’s Saimin & Snacks
By Misty I. Growing up, did you watch Let’s Go Fishing? I did. Like every single weekend. Haha, my favorite part was definitely not the fishing, it was watching Hari Kojima and Stan… Continue reading
Calamansi and Lemons from Grace Turned into Calamansi-Lemon Muffins!
My green-thumbed friend Grace dropped off some bittermelon, lemons, and calamansi for me today. What an awesome way to be greeted at my front door upon my arrival home from work! A heavenly… Continue reading
First Day in Peru — Cusco!
Hello Cusco! Our guide picked us up from the airport and took us to our hotel Tierra Viva San Blas. We found more free coca leaves in our hotel lobby! We had a… Continue reading
Only Easy: Fried Spam Poke…yes S-P-A-M
By Misty I. “Go home cook rice!” If you grew up in Hawaii, legions of us really did cook rice when we came home from school. At my house we had an army… Continue reading
Take the Island of Hawai‘i Pono Pledge
The Island of Hawaii Visitors Bureau (IHVB), launched a new public information campaign. This partnership campaign between IHVB and the County of Hawaii aims to educate and encourage residents and visitors to be… Continue reading
Leaving on a jet plane — to Peru!
I never would have thought I’d have the chance to set foot anywhere in South America. As it turns out, I have an adventurous friend who had Machu Picchu on her bucket list. This… Continue reading
Only in Puna: Liquid Life Hawai’i
By Misty I. Have you been to Liquid Life in Kea’au yet? It’s behind McDonald’s toward Kea’au Elementary School. My boss ordered sandwiches from there recently and I enjoyed it very much. So… Continue reading
Sharon’s Birthday Ambush at MORE GOOD HAIR DAYS
Who doesn’t want more good hair days? I sure do. I stopped by a new salon called MORE GOOD HAIR DAYS (on Lanikaula/Laukapu) not to get my hair done but to surprise my… Continue reading
Only Cheap, Just Buy ‘Um: Trader Joe’s Skincare (Part 2)
By Misty I. I am hope you are staying safe from the effects of Tropical Storm Olivia. Hilo will endure. This is the second time I’m talking about Trader Joe’s skincare. Last weeks… Continue reading