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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!
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Women Who Wander: Jasmine Martin
Jasmine recently volunteered at La Selva Nomad Tree Lodge in Bocas del Toro, Panama, enjoying the serene nature and local culture. Highlights included surfing various breaks, meeting friendly locals, and overcoming travel challenges. She emphasized the importance of connection over materialism and advised staying open to new experiences while traveling.
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Women Who Wander: Haley Reeves
In this Women Who Wander series post, I discuss Haley's recent solo internship in Nicaragua. Highlighting her journey, accommodations, challenges like the language barrier, and meaningful connections with locals, the narrative reveals how Haley's perspective on life changed, emphasizing the importance of human connection and embracing travel opportunities.
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Gap Year Reflections
As many of you may know, I took a gap year after graduating high school in 2020. Now I am a senior at the University of North Florida getting ready to graduate with a bachelor’s in communication. As my graduation date comes closer, I’ve been doing a lot of reflecting. Particularly regarding my gap year and college experience. Taking a gap year truly shifted my mindset and changed the trajectory of my life. In this blog post, I want to share some of my gap year reflections. Flying across the country at 18 years old gave me a newfound sense of freedom. I was excited but scared. Not living at…
