The Ultimate Surf Lanai Breakfast: Why The Royal Hawaiian’s Pink Pancakes Are a Waikiki Must

A stack of pink pancakes topped with whipped cream, toasted coconut flakes, and a mint sprig, served with fresh berries, bacon, syrup, and butter.

Navigating Waikiki’s Breakfast Scene: Why the Surf Lanai Breakfast Still Reigns Supreme The Waikiki morning. It used to be a simple, joyful signal for the start of another perfect day in paradise. But lately, I can’t help but feel that signal carries a bit more weight. As a digital marketer, I’m wired to look at Continue reading “The Ultimate Surf Lanai Breakfast: Why The Royal Hawaiian’s Pink Pancakes Are a Waikiki Must”

Asahi Grill Hawaii: My First Taste of Honolulu with Oxtail Soup & Local Comfort Food

A bowl of oxtail soup generously topped with cilantro, placed on a table. In the background, there is a plate of white rice and a glass jar containing grated ginger.

Why Asahi Grill Hawaii is My First Stop After Landing in Honolulu After a long flight, I step out into the humid, fragrant air of Honolulu. At that very moment, my body begins to crave a specific taste. It’s not found in a glamorous resort restaurant, but in a humble eatery woven into the fabric Continue reading “Asahi Grill Hawaii: My First Taste of Honolulu with Oxtail Soup & Local Comfort Food”

ANA Business Class to Hawaii: A Flying Honu Review from Narita Lounge Bliss to In-Flight Paradise

An orange ANA Airbus A380 with the special 'Flying Honu' sea turtle livery parked at an airport gate at night.

An Encounter with the Flying Honu: A Special Journey Begins in ANA Business Class On an August afternoon, with the faintest hint of summer’s end in the air, I found myself amidst the familiar hustle of Narita International Airport. My destination: the perpetual paradise of Hawaii. This annual pilgrimage is something of a ritual for Continue reading “ANA Business Class to Hawaii: A Flying Honu Review from Narita Lounge Bliss to In-Flight Paradise”