Malia Yoshioka is a freelance Food & Travel Writer and ESL Tutor from Hawaii. She's slowly eating her way around the world, 43 countries and counting so far! Get behind the scenes news, travel tips and the best food stories from around the web in her weekly Savor the Journey newsletter.
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🎶 Which song would tell your story?
Published about 2 months ago • 4 min read
👋 Aloha from DC! Last week I asked which decade's music makes you the most nostalgic, and I loved reading your replies. Music has a funny way of transporting us right back to a specific moment in time, doesn't it?
I hinted that something music-related was coming, and now I can tell you what it is...
Next week, I'll be participating in the Inspired By The Music Summit, where speakers share lessons inspired by songs that have shaped their lives and businesses.
I chose an Alanis Morissette song (which will surprise exactly no one who knows me), and in a moment of questionable judgment, I mayyyyy have even sung a line from it during my presentation. (Thankfully, this is an audio summit and not American Idol.🤣)
If you're curious which song I chose and what lesson I took from it, I'd love for you to join us. 👉 Register for free here
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Join me next week for the the Inspired By The Music Summit (June 8-12), a free audio event where creators and entrepreneurs share lessons inspired by the songs that shaped them.
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Every year I look forward to this: Honolulu Magazine’sOahu Bon Dance Schedule is out! Where will you go this year?
The Road to Hana turns 100 this year, and Hana-Maui Resort is offering kamaʻāina rates with savings of 20 to 50% off. A good reminder that Hana is best experienced with an overnight stay.
Native Hawaiian Chef Kealoha Domingo is opening a restaurant at the Capitol Modern, featuring seasonal and locally-sourced dishes. (He's a former elevator mechanic and I loved reading his story a while back.)
Overseas Adventure Travel is giving away a free travel adventure valued up to $6,500, plus bonus prizes. Enter by 6/15. Details here.
Swissgear is giving away a trip for two to Switzerland including roundtrip airfare, a $1,500 travel stipend, and a premium luggage set valued at $5,000. Enter by 6/15. Details here.
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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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Malia Yoshioka is a freelance Food & Travel Writer and ESL Tutor from Hawaii. She's slowly eating her way around the world, 43 countries and counting so far! Get behind the scenes news, travel tips and the best food stories from around the web in her weekly Savor the Journey newsletter.
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