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👋 Aloha from DC,
Three years ago tomorrow, fires devastated Lahaina and parts of Upcountry Maui.
For me, the most meaningful way to mark the day is not just to remember what happened, but to keep paying attention to the people and organizations doing the long work of recovery.
If you're on Maui, you can volunteer on a community workday with Mālama Kula or take part in Lights for Lahaina rememberance. Elsewhere, you can donate, support trusted Maui organizations, or read and share stories from local voices. >> I've gathered current resources on my Maui Fires page.
One upcoming project I'm especially interested in is Maui Public Art Corps' Hui Mo‘olelo event at NYU, which will bring Lahaina stories to New York on September 18th. If you can attend this one, I might just see you there...
✨ Until next time,
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✈️ Europe Travel Updates for 2026
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Destination Inspiration ✈
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🌴 Kama'aina News
- [Oahu] Kama'aina Sunday takes place at ʻIolani Palace this Sunday, August 9th with free palace audio tours, Hawaiian music, cultural activities, and workshops for Hawaiʻi residents.
- [Oʻahu] The Made in Hawaiʻi Festival returns August 20–23 with hundreds of local artisans, food producers, designers, and small businesses under one roof. Tickets are on sale now.
- [Maui] The Maui Jazz & Blues Festival brings New Orleans flavor to the Ritz-Carlton Kapalua Aug. 31–Sept. 6, with music, a cocktail takeover, and the Jazz Brunch I loved last year. Kamaʻāina discounts are available for rooms and dining, upon request. Details and tickets here.
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| Do you have any fall travel booked yet? ✈️🚂🚘🍂🍁 |
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Feeling Lucky🍀
- Win one of three bottles of sustainably packaged mineral sunscreens from Rebrand. Enter by 8/12. Details on @TiltedMap IG post here.
- Win a beach trip or la playa pack for you and 3 friends from Corona USA to keep the beach vibes rolling. Enter by 8/15. Details here.
- Win a trip for 2 to Japan with UNIQLO, including airfare, accommodations and more. Enter by 8/31. Details here.
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✈ Free travel resources
Visit my new foodie travel resource library! It's a work in progress and I'll be adding resources & discounts from companies and creators I trust. The password is “eatlikealocal” since that’s the best way to get to know a place.
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✨ My favorite food tours
I've started bookmarking my favorite food tours while I've been taking some in the US. Do you have any standouts that you'd add? Want an international version? Reply and let me know what you think! 🙏
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📲 Stay connected overseas
Buy an eSIM before you travel to avoid roaming fees. You'll be connected immediately when you land! My go-to for most destinations is Airalo.
Get $3 to try it out using the code MALIA2345.
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👋 Hi, I'm Malia Yoshioka!
I'm a freelance food and travel writer and guidebook author from Hawaii, slowly eating my way around the world and sharing the flavors with you in these weekly updates and on ShoyuSugar.com
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