About Jamie A
In addition to writing and taking photos during her trips, Jamie loves to find hidden gems, cheap eats, and kitschy Americana attractions. She hails from Oil City, Pennsylvania, went to college in the Finger Lakes Region of New York, studied abroad in Norwich, England, and moved to Boston in May of 2007. She also enjoys writing poetry and lyric essays, reading lots of books, being a foodie, listening to girl group tunes from the 1960s, crafting, and dinner parties with her friends.
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April 2nd, 2008 by jamie a
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The best way to experience a new place and culture is to listen to the amazing stories of the locals. In Hawaii, residents are extremely passionate about their homes, praising the land, the sea, and everything in between that makes them love living there. I stumbled upon a trove of wonderful accounts of the islands on GoHawaii.com called .
Instead of simply text, the website features videos of everything from swimming with manta rays in Kona and surfing with the Waikiki Beach Boys to walking on one of the world’s most active volcanoes and the history of Pearl Harbor. The videos are narrated by friendly and engaging storytellers that’ll make you want to drop everything and head straight to Hawaii.
I hope you enjoy the stories as much as I did! Let us know if you’ve got a story of your own to tell, and if you do, be sure and submit it to their site.
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March 31st, 2008 by jamie a
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Join in the on April 20 around beautiful Kapiolani Park!
Register as an individual walker, team, or join an existing team and help raise funds for HIV prevention and the Life Foundation, Hawaii’s oldest and largest AIDS organization. Head over to the bandstand for registration at 8 am on the day of the race and be ready to start walking at 9 am sharp.
You can also ahead of time online, as well as to the AIDS walk on their site. Here’s to helping out a great cause that’s as easy and fun as a walk in the park!
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March 26th, 2008 by jamie a
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If you’re not a seasoned surfer or a certified beach bum, it can be difficult to determine when it’s safe to head out into the waves.
Good thing there’s the Hawaii Lifeguard Association to help you out! They’re created , watches, and anything else to be cautious of before you head out to the beach. From wind, waves, and those pesky jellyfish, they’ve got the spectrum covered. Since you should also always swim with a lifeguard present, they also provide this for your safety.
Here’s to your family’s fun and safety!
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March 24th, 2008 by jamie a
After a full day of sightseeing with your , head to downtown Honolulu for a performance of the Broadway musical at the Diamond Head Theatre.
The show, playing until April 6, focuses on the struggles of immigrants in San Francisco’s Chinatown trying to make it in the entertainment industry. Written by Rogers and Hammerstein, the show is based on the novel of the same name by C.Y. Lee, and features beloved songs like “I Enjoy Being a Girl” and “My Best Love.”
As a recipient of 6 Tony Award nominations and the inspiration for a 1961 musical film, this show is a piece of theatre history that’s not to be missed!
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March 3rd, 2008 by jamie a
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If you’re a traveler who’s got their camera around their neck at all times, Budget Travel has a great article for you!
Entitled the article offers tips for making your photos of memorable sunsets as great as they were in person. Whether you’re a seasoned pro or an amateur photographer, the article outlines everything from resolution settings to elements of a great composition.
Do you have any photography tips for traveling to Hawaii? We’d love to hear where you think visitors should go to obtain the best sunset photographs. Leave us a comment!
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February 27th, 2008 by jamie a
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Anthony Bourdrain, the bad boy of the culinary world, has just filmed an episode of “No Reservations,” his hit show from the Travel Channel, in Hawaii!
, the episode will air on March 3, much to the delight and perhaps dismay of Hawaiian residents. Bourdain is known for seeking out the most unique local cuisine he can find, from the fanciest of bistros to the cheapest of street vendors. He’s eaten everything from foie gras at The French Laundry to a still-beating cobra heart in Vietnam. He’s respected for his honesty and his own culinary talent, but is also known for his scathing reviews.
Let’s just hope that he finds something to love about the cuisine of the Hawaiian islands…and, let’s be honest, how could he not?
If you’ve got a favorite Hawaiian dish to recommend, let us know in the comments!
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February 25th, 2008 by jamie a
Traveling to Hawaii and don’t want to spend a ton of money on maps?
Budget Travel just alerted us to the concept of , which are free travel guides to places all over the world with local, zoom-able maps, and marked attractions.
These guides are great for planning out itineraries based on your personal interests as well, providing all sorts of suggestions based on your preferences.
We’d love to hear what you think should be included for those traveling to Oahu. Tell us in a comment!
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February 22nd, 2008 by jamie a
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Looking for something new to explore in Oahu? Why not check out Kapahulu Avenue?
Known for an extensive array of mouth-watering restaurants, there’s everything from Thai to Egyptian cuisines to sample. GoHawaii.com provides , with suggestions ranging from grabbing a vintage aloha shirt at Bailey’s to enjoying some shaved ice to cool off at the end of the day.
Be sure to make a stop at Leonard’s Bakery before you leave. Their malasadas (Portuguese donuts) are a local favorite and known to be the best indulgence around.
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February 21st, 2008 by jamie a
This week on Oahu is going to be a little cloudy with a bit of rain, but mostly sunny. Here’s the scoop on next week’s weather on Oahu, courtesy of Weather.com:
Friday, February 22
Sunny with a high of 81, low of 70
Saturday, February 23
Sunny with a high of 79, low of 70
Sunday, February 24
Scattered showers with a high of 78, low of 68
Monday, February 25
Sunny with a high of 79, low of 67
Tuesday, February 26
Mostly sunny with a high of 79, low of 69
Wednesday, February 27
Partly cloudy with a high of 80, low of 69
Thursday, February 28
Partly cloudy with a high of 80, low of 70
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February 20th, 2008 by jamie a
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Do you long to go on a vacation, but you’re not sure if you can afford it? . Once you open a vacation fund, everyone can learn how to budget appropriately so you’re setting aside a bit from each paycheck.
They also provide a link to the , which offers more tips for penny pinchers who still want to hit the road, as well as a link to , which provides financial tips for normal folks.
Do you have tips for saving up for a big vacation? Let us know in a comment!
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