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Women Who Wander: Riley McBride
In this blog post, I talk about Riley fulfilling her long-time dream of visiting Hawaii. During her month-long trip, highlights included shark diving and a surfing encounter with a sea turtle. She faced challenges, particularly with time adjustment, but ultimately gained a deeper appreciation for life. Her advice includes saving for travels and unplugging from technology.
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Women Who Wander: Jenea Bell
Hi everyone! Welcome to a new Women Who Wander post! I’m so excited to talk about Jenea and her cross-country road trip. Jenea and I met a few years ago, and she is seriously the sweetest soul. She recently took a road trip with her friend Ana, from Florida to California, and visited some amazing spots along the way. She also got some incredible photos, which you’ll get to see in this blog post! Day 1 On the first day, she drove from Florida to Louisiana. She went to New Orleans and stayed with her aunt and uncle. She and Ana walked around French Quarter Street and Bourbon Street, checked…
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How to Spend One Perfect Day in Lisbon
Hi everyone, welcome to The Aloha Blog! Today I have another very overdue blog post. I was in Lisbon back in 2022, and while I definitely preferred Algarve (you can read my Algarve itinerary here), I still had a lot of fun during my short time in Lisbon. In this blog post, I’ll share a few of my favorite things I did and saw. With that being said, here is how to spend one perfect day in Lisbon. Fabrica da Nata After waking up and getting ready for the day, head over to Fabrica da Nata for coffee and pastel da natas! The pastel da natas here were by far…
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10 Must Know Beach Safety Tips for Your Next Vacation
Hello and welcome to The Aloha Blog! If you’ve come across my blog before, you know that I post a lot of travel guides, and many of those guides include my favorite beach spots. However, today’s post is dedicated to beach safety tips. I have been an ocean rescue lifeguard for the past seven years, and I know just how unpredictable and dangerous the ocean can be. I felt very called to write this blog post because I’ve seen firsthand how not knowing how to stay safe at the beach can quickly turn a vacation into a nightmare. Without further ado, here are 10 must know beach safety tips for…
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10 Incredible Things to do in Maui You’ll Love
Hi everyone! I recently went back to Maui to visit my friend Lana, and saying I had an amazing trip would be an understatement. My first trip to Maui was only three days long, so I knew it was only a matter of time till I’d be back. I also want to give the biggest shout out to Lana, who housed me during my stay and drove me quite literally all around the island. Lana- you’re a great tour guide and an even better friend. I also want to preface this blog post by reminding everyone of the importance of educating yourself about Hawaiian history and culture before and during…
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10 Best Things to do in Cyprus: Hidden Gems
Hello and welcome to The Aloha Blog! I’ll start by saying this blog post is long overdue. I went to Cyprus in 2022 and it was absolutely incredible. I feel like Cyprus itself is a hidden gem. I also want to give a shout out to my uncle who lives there. He was my tour guide the whole time I was there and showed me all of these amazing spots. Without further ado, here are 10 amazing things to do in Cyprus. 1. Konnos Bay Konnos Bay might have been my favorite spot in Cyprus. The water is absolutely stunning and the scenery surrounding the bay is beautiful. It’s located…
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Best Family Friendly Things to do in Waikiki
Hello and welcome to The Aloha Blog! If you’re visiting Oahu and staying in Waikiki, I highly recommend exploring the rest of the island. You can click here to read about more of my favorite activities in Oahu. However, there are a ton of family friendly things to do in Waikiki. Without further ado, here are eight family friendly activities in Waikiki that I recommend. 1. Family Surf Lesson A family surf lesson in Waikiki is one of the most fun and memorable experiences you can have in Hawaii. I highly recommend booking a lesson with Moniz Family Surf. They have amazing instructors who will make sure your experience is…
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The Surf Collection Prints
This collection is truly a reflection of my favorite things. The ocean, photogrpahy, and being out in the water. I have been fortunate enough to see some of the most amazing beaches and surf in the world, and photography has allowed me to capture beautiful moments in my happy place. Here are The Surf Collection Prints: Surfers Paradise Enjoy the beauty of island life with this stunning surf print. Capturing the Waikiki waves rolling in and the iconic backdrop of Diamond Head. This print brings ocean serenity into any space. Printed on premium quality paper with rich detail, perfect for anyone dreaming of island life. Waikiki Waves Bring the beautiful…
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Lifeguard Competition Team Media Day
These photo’s were taken as part of my final internship project. They feature members of the Jax Beach Competition Team. To check out more of my photography, click here!
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Ocean Rescue Operations by Nina Iveson
Photos taken during my summer internship capturing daily ocean rescue operations! Ocean rescue lifeguards do so much for local communities and I loved getting to capture them during my internship. I hope you enjoyed the photos! To see more of my photography, click here!
