Kilauea, one of the world’s most active volcanoes, is on the Big Island of Hawaii. It’s been erupting constantly since 1983. Sometimes things are low-key. Right now, not so much. Watch it in action. Crazy stuff!
The best destinations for beautiful beaches and marine life
Maybe you’re the person who wants to lounge on the sand with an icy drink in hand. Or perhaps you’re like me and want to see as many undersea creatures as possible. Bring on the snorkel, baby. (I’ll take the cocktail after.)
Rightboat combed through 313K+ TripAdvisor reviews to find the most beautiful beaches — with the best chance to spot marine life — across the U.S. We’re talking clear waters, clean beaches and lots of undersea creatures. Now I want to go on vacation.
And with no further ado, the top 10:
- La Jolla Cove in San Diego, California – Best overall
- Ka’anapali Beach, Maui, Hawaii – Tropical paradise for marine enthusiasts
- Poipu Beach Park, Kauai, Hawaii – Watch green sea turtles glide by
- Cannon Beach, Oregon – Calling all whale watchers!
- Panama City Beach, Florida – Dolphin-watching paradise
- Napili Beach, Maui, Hawaii – Tranquil haven for exploring underwater
- Pensacola Beach, Florida – Paddle past marine life
- Clearwater Beach, Florida – A great spot to learn about our undersea friends
- Sombrero Beach, Florida Keys – The spot for snorkeling
- Lanikai Beach, Oahu, Hawaii – Serene coastal paradise with powdery white sands
Napili Beach is a dream! And our Amazing Content Queen Allie says Lanikai is her favorite beach.
How to donate to Maui wildfire victims without getting scammed
I have so many listeners and readers in Hawaii. I also lived in Maui for years. It’s heart-wrenching to see lives lost, homes destroyed and the devastation. We won’t know the full extent of the loss for some time.
Scammers are ready to take advantage of people’s kindness in times like these. If you’re thinking of helping out, you need to know who to donate to.
Mac shortcut: You have a folder full of photos all named “IMG_2348” or some nonsense. Open the folder, hit Cmd + A to select all the files, then right-click and select Rename. Replace “IMG” with something like “Hawaii.” Bam! Done.
Support victims of Hawaii's fires - without getting scammed
Looking to help Hawaii’s fire victims without getting scammed? Here are some legitimate places to donate to, in 60 seconds.
Re-FundMe: There’s a lot of drama here. Donors to a GoFundMe campaign meant to locate missing Hawaii woman Hannah Kobayashi want their money back. The 30-year-old vanished after missing a flight at LAX, but CCTV shows she went to Mexico. The family used part of the $46,000 raised for her father’s funeral; he committed suicide during the search. Don’t give to a GoFundMe unless you know the recipient personally.
10 happiest U.S. states
Are Hawaii, Maryland, New Jersey, Utah, Delaware, Minnesota, Connecticut, Idaho, Nebraska and Massachusetts. WalletHub analyzed states on a 100-point scale. Totally agree with Hawaii! Sorry, but here are the 10 least happy states.
2023, when even the volcanoes livestream
YouTube has it all: A capybara eating an entire watermelon, Mr. Beast giving away puppies, my show and a massive volcano erupting in real time.
Kilauea, one of the world’s most active volcanoes, is on the Big Island of Hawaii. It’s been erupting constantly since 1983. Sometimes things are low-key. Right now, not so much.
How to leave a review on your favorite podcast
Sometimes, you listen to a podcast that’s too good to keep to yourself. We know the feeling, which is why we write guides to some fantastic shows you can’t miss out on. Tap or click here to listen to seven great podcasts that help you weed out misinformation online.
🤖 People don’t want robots reporting the news: A pair of AI news anchors are #opentowork after just two months at a Hawaiian newspaper. The duo, James and Rose, read articles in a virtual studio. Viewers felt more creeped out than informed as they mispronounced Hawaiian names and hardly blinked. Definitely not anyone’s ohana!
🌺 Hula you kidding? A newspaper in Hawaii just “hired” AI reporters that analyze news articles and transform them into “live broadcasts.” Look close and you’ll notice they don’t blink, their mouths are out of sync and they don’t actually answer each other’s questions. Those AI bots need to go back to school: Kamana Wanna Lei U. (Oh, I heard you laugh!)
Google searches reveal the states with the most sleep problems
Getting a good night’s sleep is essential for a healthy life. Not only does it help you to get up feeling refreshed, but there is also a strong correlation between sleep and mental health. Tap or click here to see why sleeping next to your phone is a bad idea.
7 best beaches of the world
For a relaxing vacation, it’s hard to beat a sunny destination. What’s better than sipping your favorite beverage while catching some rays? The sand, the sun and the clear blue ocean with a nice warm breeze, it’s simply paradise! But how do you know which beaches are duds, and which are worth visiting? I’ve rounded up seven of my absolute favorites!
The truth about Hawaii's false missile warning
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