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Understanding Gezelligheid: A Dutch Word That Captures Why It’s Important to Not Bum Each Other Out

February 13, 2026 by Molly Beauchemin Leave a Comment

In recent years, niche European words have become popular with English speakers all over the world as they capture perfect sentiments of universal feelings that not every language has a word for.   First, of course, there was the French bon apetit (aka “enjoy your meal”); then came sprezzy (Italian slang for “stylishly messy”); then the […]

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The 11 Best Coffee Shops in Waikiki & Honolulu

February 12, 2026 by Molly Beauchemin Leave a Comment

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Here’s the deal: Hawai’i is famous for its Kona coffee, which comes from the region of Kona, on the East side of the Big Island of Hawai’i. While that might be a short plane ride from O’ahu, the city of Honolulu has nevertheless perfected the art and finesse of a good cup of coffee. Today, […]

Filed Under: Travel Well Tagged With: american cities, coffee, Hawaii, honolulu, oahu, restaurants, Travel Guide

The 8 Best Breakfast Spots in Honolulu, Hawai’i

February 12, 2026 by Molly Beauchemin 4 Comments

Honolulu is the great food mecca of O’ahu, where all of the island’s best restaurants are located. When considering dining options in the city, most people immediately think of cocktails, seafood, and ocean views– but where to get the best breakfast in Honolulu? The answer to that question will depend on who you ask, but […]

Filed Under: Travel Well Tagged With: american cities, Hawaii, honolulu, oahu, restaurants, Travel Guide

The 5 Best Farmers Markets on The Big Island of Hawai’i

February 7, 2026 by Molly Beauchemin Leave a Comment

The best farmers’ markets on the Big Island of Hawai’i are among the best in all of Hawaii. Because 11 of the world’s 13 known climate types are found here on the Big Island, the variety of produce never ceases to amaze!  Like the cool farmers’ markets of O’ahu, Big Island’s best farmers markets boast […]

Filed Under: Travel Well Tagged With: american cities, coffee, Hawaii, Travel Guide

Honolulu’s Best Restaurants: 25 Amazing Places to Eat

February 3, 2026 by Molly Beauchemin 14 Comments

I’ll just cut right to the chase: whether you’re a foodie traveling to O’ahu or someone simply looking for a good place to eat in Waikiki, you can’t go wrong with anything in this guide to the Best Restaurants in Honolulu.     In no particular order, we’ve highlighted the best places to eat in the […]

Filed Under: Travel Well Tagged With: american cities, Hawaii, honolulu, oahu, restaurants, Travel Guide

The 5 Best Hikes on O’ahu, Hawai’i (Incredible Views You Need To Experience)

January 22, 2026 by Molly Beauchemin 3 Comments

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The island of Oahu has some of the best mid-range hikes in all of Hawai’i. While the best hikes on Oahu aren’t always obvious to outsiders, locals know that apart from Stairway to Heaven– a fabled, dangerous, and technically illegal hike that you should not attempt– social media and the Internet forums are making many […]

Filed Under: Travel Well Tagged With: american cities, exercise, Hawaii, honolulu, nature, oahu, Travel Guide

An Insider’s Guide to Portland, Oregon (10 Must-Do Activities)

January 16, 2026 by Molly Beauchemin 1 Comment

Portland, Oregon is one of America’s most mercurial cities– at once hipster, anachronistic, and culturally self-serious, but also fun-loving, beautifully entwined with nature, and rife with charming Americana.  In addition to excellent coffee, donuts, and bookstores, the city is famous for its quintessentially normcore fashion, wild- and foraged locavore food scene, offbeat cultural happenings, and […]

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An Insider’s Guide to Maui, Hawai’i (18 Cool Things to Do)

January 13, 2026 by Molly Beauchemin Leave a Comment

This bespoke insider travel guide to Maui, Hawaii features everything you need to know about the best things to do, see, and explore on the island. As we previously wrote in our Insider’s Guide to Maui’s Best Restaurants, Maui is a culturally dynamic place. Of all the Hawaiian islands, it offers perhaps the most variety […]

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The 5 Best Acai Bowls in O’ahu

January 12, 2026 by Molly Beauchemin Leave a Comment

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Looking for a good acai bowl on Oahu? Even though they were invented in Brazil, the Hawaiian islands have come to be associated with superb acai bowls, and with good reason.  This healthy-ish, superfood-filled dessert-that’s-pretending-to-be-a-smoothie offers a unique vehicle for experiencing some of the best available tropical and non-tropical fruit on O’ahu. After all, there’s […]

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The 11 Safest, Most Effective Herbal Remedies For Insomnia

January 7, 2026 by Molly Beauchemin Leave a Comment

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“People say, ‘I’m going to sleep now,’ as if it were nothing,” George Carlin once said. “But it’s really a bizarre activity. ‘For the next several hours, while the sun is gone, I’m going to become unconscious, temporarily losing command over everything I know and understand. When the sun returns, I will resume my life.’” […]

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