#THE MOVI EWAS VERY FUN

[dovewingkinnie]

i saw the fnaf movie. AND I HAVE THINGS I WANT TO SAY ABOUT ONE MAN IN PARTICULAR, ITS NOT WHO YOU THINK BUT I CANT BECAUSE SPOILERS RUGHHGRUGHRUGRUGHRG RAHGHRHGHGRH CLAWING AT THE WALLS TEARING THROUGH IT

[blackbeauty15]

a fish boy and a forest girl

ᖇEᗩᗪEᖇ ᙭ Oᑕ!ᘔᑌᗷEᖇI

summary; you and the sully’s make a drastic move to a different clan, it was already hard to learn there ways but the chiefs older son makes it harder.

warnings; none for now ;enemies to lovers ;eventual smut

why.

Why did you have to leave? You have finally grown accustomed to the forest and now you have to go. Sometimes you ask why, why was this happening to your family, to your people. you asked ewa that all the time but there was never a reply. never a real answer to why you had to through all of this, it was like some sick trick on you that the one that was supposed to protect you and be your savior wanted to make your life hell. maybe she had loved messing with you or maybe it was a build up for something better to come but it wasn’t funny at least not on your end. of course it wasn’t all that bad you did have your family The Sully’s , they where basically your shoulder to cry on when hard times came for you.

you’re first interaction with them was when you where about 12 years old, your father and mother weren’t really the caring type at all. they came to pandora to gloat to there friends at earth on how they went to a planet with different species then them. both where actually top notch scientists very good at what they do, just no good a being parent’s. While they where not able to stay there permanently they used you as a second option leaving you basically to fend for yourself , they didn’t really care about you just the information of the life there. you thought that maybe if you gave them all the information they wanted maybe they’ll at least you you as resourceful and independent. which they didn’t really notice, instead took the information you gave them through a computer in the lab leaving you in the dust never to talk to you again. but thankfully Jake and Neytiri took pity on you letting you stay with them and there 5 children.

after living there on your 15th birthday the scientists at the lab decided it would be better if you had your own avatar, which looked just like you. the happiness you felty inside was unmatched to anyother birthday. you remember squeezing max so tightly his face started to turn purple and jake having to pull you off of him. while you did feel like a family member of the Sullys it felt like maybe you could get closer to them before and you where right.

there was tuk, Lo’ak, neteyam ,spider, and kairi to keep you company. the sully family became your rock,your people , your family. It felt like you never knew what true family love was but they taught you they healed your scars in any way possible that you could have imagined. it took you a while to adjust to having siblings and a father and mother who payed atenttion the way that Jake and Neytrir did. it also took a while to adjust the languge the family would laugh at your sometimes broken navi. sometimes the kids wondered if thats what there dad sounded like when he got the the planet that he now calls home. you also became the real brain of the family and the person anyone can come to to talk to even jake as he felt you understood coming for where he came from.

while it took Neytiri a while to warm up to you, it still wasn’t as bad as spiders treatment. The reason you and Neytiri bonded so much is because both of your love of cooking making spicey dishes that only you and her could handle. you both also loved making fun of jake and while Tuk is the youngest girl you made her softer or fold with your heart of gold. she could never understand how a demon could be so sweet, but then again she did marry one and he turned out to be what kind of mate she always hoped for. The bond started to grow while sharing stories while her braiding your thick hair, telling her about earth things like movies, cars, tv shows. Neytiri didn’t really like those things about earth, but when you told her something about poems and read some to her , she couldn’t help but make you read them again and again.

Sometimes when talking to Jake and bringing up earth things it was the most exciting time , the music is how you guys really bonded. talking about all types of music from R&B to heavy metal. sometimes you guys would go to the lab just to bother the lab neirds about playing music, your siblings would make fun of you and your dad watching you guys get all jiddy from music they found werid. but eventually you got them on board to the music even doing kareoke. Jake was always happy around you never really yelled at you like the treatment your brothers got. instead when he was angry he actually talked to you or even tried to ground you but that wouldnt last because he would feel bad.

you and all the other sully kids bonded quite quickly , all except the spider. he was very much bitter.

he didn’t like you much at first but to you it was understandable but uncalled for. It was understandable because it took you only a few years to become one of Neytiri’s children, but he’s been there his whole life and she still dislikes him. after he figugred out thats just something thats not your falt, you cant controll who likes you or not. he wanted to hate you really he did but you being nice didnt help yes you where an ashole at times but really your good outways the bad. but just because he liked you doesnt mean that he couldnt be envous of you.

Now you're packing to go to a new clan,with new obstacles.

great

It took you days to get there , but when you did it was beautiful. you dont know what you where expecting but it wasnt this. Landing on the sand with the sullys, you felt out of place. Soon there was a crowd surrounding your family. the feeling of uneasyness shocked threw your body as boys close your age walked apon you and your family circling you. if they where gonna be like this all the time then i would not be such an easy get along.

seeing the two boys nearing you ‘ you call those tails ‘ one says giggling

you turn to them hissing at them while they put their hands up in surrender, backing away with rasied eyebrows .you see a beautiful girl coming out of the water and catch Lo’ak staring at her. you knew what he was thinking the moment you saw her. ‘ hey’ lo’ak says nonchalantly. the girl giggles making you cover your mouth with your hand from laughing out loud. he really had no women skills at all, if that was the best he could do.

‘ooh Lo’ak has a crush’ you tease him by prodding his side with your finger. it felt good to tease him lightening the mood up a bit .‘shut up’ he says sticking his tongue out at you while crinking his nose.

soon the chief Tonowari is in front of you , with an Olo'eyktan male the same age as you. He has a tattoo on the right side of his face almost covering the scar covering his eyelid and sharp features, curly hair that wet all the way down to his chest. He has a blank stare with his posture upright, maybe it wouldnt be so bad here.you couldnt help but stare at the navi infront of you almost chocking on your spit wondering if he was your age or older.‘it seems like you have a crush off your own sister’ lo’ak says winking at you, it was as if he wanted you to punch him.

turning to him you push him lightly hissing at him playfully ‘ do not’ maybe you do, just a little bit tho. its not like you wanted to marry the dude, you just wanted to fuck his brains out but thats another story for another time.you turn your attention back to the boy who is now staring at you, you smile slightly at him with a small wave causing him to slightly glare at you and turn away from you.

rude

‘ Aounung , Tsireya and Zuberi will teach you our ways’ Tonowari says, hearing complaints from Aounung. already you could see this was going to be along day

you see the oldest boy that you where looking at who had to be Zuberi roll his eyes and walk away from the group.

oh this is gonna be great.

hey guys so this is the first chapter for the series. tell me what you guys think 🤔

edit; just redid it tell me if its any better.

tag list ;

@sully-stick-together

[le-fils-de-lhomme]

Finally got around to it and I was tagged by @mariacallous

1. why did you choose your url?

It’s taken from the painting by Rene Magritte. One day they’ll see the apple has moved because I ate it and find out he has no face.

2. any side-blogs? if you have them, name them and why you have them.

I have a music blog where I wrote about music and I stopped updating it when I realized I didn’t know much about music. I now know a little more. I may reblog from it if something interesting crosses my mind and I think other people might be interested in it.

3. how long have you been on tumblr?

Since 2011. I have seen some things.

4. do you have a queue tag?

I do indeed and it gets a lot of use.

5. why did you start your blog in the first place?

I had friends who were interested in different fandom stuff and I couldn’t see it because I didn’t have an account.

6. why did you choose your icon/pfp?

It is a cropped photo of Jacqueline Bisset taken by Ewa Rudling. I like that she is looking off to the side at something that can’t be seen. 

7. why did you choose your header?

I find it funny when people wear sunglasses indoors and I find it doubly funny when Lou Reed does it.

8. what’s your post with the most notes?

Probably the one about why you shouldn’t make memes out of conspiracy theories. 0/10 would not recommend, my mentions were filled with insane people.

9. how many mutuals do you have?

Several and they are all beloved and I’m sure we’d have an awesome potluck.

10. how many followers do you have?

Enough to make a B-movie on a budget of $0.

11. how many people do you follow?

A lot. 

12. have you ever made a shitpost?

Yes, but how funny they are depends on what you can tolerate.

13. how often do you use tumblr each day?

There’s no winning this question. We are all here.

14. did you have a fight/argument with another blog once? who won?

Yes. As one does. No one really wins a fight on the internet because people on the internet are not here to be convinced.

15. how do you feel about “you need to reblog this” posts?

I don’t like them. Your message is not made more urgent by making that type of appeal. I scroll past them.

16. do you like tag games?

Absolutely! They’re very fun especially when you get questions that are really thoughtful and make you think.

17. do you like ask games?

See above answer.

18. which of your mutuals do you think is tumblr famous?

No one is tumblr famous in 2021. You’ll have more luck trying to become a beauty guru or a politics twitter account.

19. do you have a crush on a mutual?

No. I don’t get crushes on people I know from the internet.

20. tags?

@paulinekael @uncahier @blossominribcage @thebreakfastgenie @nicollewallace @quantum-dragon @dhaaruni @thiswaycomessomethingwicked

[veriteti]

Tag game

Got tagged by @ingerarcik Yo it’s been a while since one of those tag games. 

1. Name/Nickname: Ewa/Veriteti, Veri for short.

2. Zodiac: Capricorn

3. Heigh: 1.60 cm

4. Hogwarts house: Ravenclaw who spends too much time with her Slytherin friends.

5. Last thing I googled: political situation in Iran. don’t ask I just needed it for a conversation. 

6. Song stuck in my head: BTS ‘On’.

7. Amount of sleep I get: I try to get 6-7 hours.

8. Lucky numbers: 12

9. Dream job: lately my dream was to get any job at all. 

10. Wearing: comfy short pants, black t-shirt and blue hoodie.

11. Favourite songs atm: Hobi’s ‘Ego’ and I’m still replaying Ftisland faves - ‘Lose’, ‘Mitaiken future’, ‘Aqua’. 

12. Instruments: that I have? electric and classical guitar. that I love? bass. 

13. Fun facts: 5 years of studying psychology gave me nothing. working in my field is not worth it. so I sold my soul to the corporation and gonna work at income processing team with my friend who got me into UBS.  

14. Aesthetic: protagonist in Kar Wai Wong’s movie (eg ‘Chungking Express’). dark clothes that are slightly oversized, coats, shirts, sweaters. business casual for half a day, comfy clothes at home. idk. 

I tag whoever wants to do it. 

[infinitetbrshelf]

Episode 5: Mysterious Galaxy Summer Bingo Showdown -- Part One

You can listen to episode five on any major podcast provider HERE and on Apple Podcasts HERE.

We made the rookie mistake of recording in front of an open because it was a beautiful day and who closes their windows on a beautiful day?

A: people recording podcasts, because that “gentle breeze” causes some weird vibrations.

(Sorry, everyone. Our bad.)

Book Tournament/Competition

To review our summer bingo reads, Gabi and Smack wrote all the titles they read on little pieces of paper and put them in bowls. They swapped the bowls (so they’re pulling titles that the other person has read) and then have to convince each other that the title they read was better than the title the other person read.

The Winter Duke by Claire Eliza Bartlett vs. Spoiler Alert by Olivia Dade

Spoiler Alert:

Read it when you’re sick of our real world *coughpolitics*

Good fat rep

Golden retriever of a love interest with a secret online identity

Gabi’s favorite part: at what point is it okay to tell the person you’re dating a giant secret? A: by the time you know for sure that you can tell them, it’s too late.

Legitimate misunderstandings and adult responses

The Winter Duke:

Magic marine biology

Sleeping curse!

Main character is so shit at being in charge and would very much prefer to not being in charge

An Important YA read for our current political climate

I’ll Be Gone in the Dark by Michelle McNamara vs. Lycanthropy and Other Chronic Illnesses by Kristen O’Neal

I’ll Be Gone in the Dark:

True crime (a genre that Smack has never before in her entire life read) but also part memoir

Don’t read true crime at night before bed!

Author got to give the Golden State Killer his moniker

Serial killer terrorized Sacramento who moved south

Smack’s favorite part was when the author outlines a bunch of petty crimes committed by some unknown guy and argues that the unknown peeping tom was the Golden State Killer before he started murdering people

The book was fine

Lycanthropy and Other Chronic Illnesses was better

The Angel of the Crows by Katherine Addison vs. Legendary Cracow by Ewa Basiura

The Angel of the Crows:

Same author of one of Gabi’s favorite books (The Goblin Emperor)

Started as Sherlock Holmes wingfic

Fantasy retelling of all the best Sherlock Holmes stories without all the racism or boring parts

Incredibly well written

Not a weird parallel world like Smack suspected; it really, honestly is NOT Sherlock or Watson.

Fun and lovely and progressive

Legendary Cracow:

Collection of Polish folk tales

It’s fine, but it’s also not Katherine Addison <3

Stealing Thunder by Alina Boyden vs Bodyminds Reimagined: (Dis)ability, Race, and Gender in Black Women’s Speculative Fiction by Sami Schalk

Stealing Thunder:

Trans girl who is born the crown prince of an India-inspired empire

Her dad sucks, so she runs away, transitions, and lives as a hijira (Here’s briefly what that is)

Falls in love with the local prince

Feathered dragons!

Bodyminds Reimagined:

Intro was the densest part, keep going, we believe in you!

Academically critiques the intersection of disability, race, and gender in black women’s speculative fiction.

Pretty short but also very powerful

The Bookish Life of Nina Hill by Abbi Waxman vs The Snow Queen by Hans Christian Andersen

The Bookish Life of Nina Hill:

An introvert with a rich social life (???)

A structured life thrown into disarray by the discovery of an entire extended family!

Nina’s dad got around a lot, there’s a lot of extended family

Trivia rivals to lovers, but more about the family

The Winter Queen:

An hour long audiobook! (It’s not cheating, it’s still an audiobook)

Completely different from the Disney movie

It’s Gerta, not Greta

Christian overtones–everything works out for the MC because she is good, kind, innocent, etc.

Still worth reading if you like fairy tales

The Nature of Witches by Rachel Griffin vs. The Night of the Dragon by Julie Kagawa

The Nature of Witches:

Magical academy

Witches control all the weather and stuff; the MC has powers for all four seasons and her personality shifts as the seasons do

Second half if better than the first one

The Night of the Dragon:

We’ve talked about this trilogy at length; Gabi automatically won this round

Remote Control by Nnedi Okorafor vs. The Demon in the Wood by Leigh Bardugo

Remote Control:

SUPER weird

Ending was intense.

The MC has this intrinsic radioactive glow that kills people and machines

She accidentally killed her entire town

“The Daughter of Death”

The Demon in the Wood:

Darkling prequel to the Shadow and Bone trilogy

Gabi wants it to have been the prologue instead of a side story

The darkling is a magical amplifier?? Go figure.

Spoilers last from 49:20 to 51:15

Six of Crows by Leigh Bardugo vs Shuri: The Search for Black Panther by Nnedi Okorafor

Six of Crows:

We’ve also talked about this one at length, Gabi automatically wins this round

Shuri: The Search for Black Panther:

Technically volume I but Smack felt a little lost; she’s more familiar with the MCU than the comics

Gods and Monsters by Shelby Mahurin vs. Aru Shah and the Tree of Wishes by Roshani Chokshi

Gods and Monsters:

Really good trilogy ending

Smack is embarrassed but also shameless about how much she enjoyed it

Aru Shah and the Tree of Wishes:

Middle of a five book series

Same qualms as Gabi has about the rest of the series

The Resurrectionist of Caligo by Alicia Zaloga and Wendy Trimboli vs The Heist by Janet Evanovich and Lee Goldberg

The Heist:

Sort of like the TV show White Collar if the FBI agent was a woman and it was a typical hetero romance.

Breasts come up an annoying amount??

But it’s fun overall; cute dynamic between the two mains. Also the FBI agent’s dad is awesome.

The Resurrectionist of Caligo:

A ressurectionist is someone who digs up dead bodies and sells them to medical schools

Subplot: second chance romance

Got a string of gruesome murders to solve!!

Terrifying magic mushrooms

The Book of the Unnamed Midwife by Meg Elison vs. Shuri: The Search for Black Panther by Nnedi Okorafor

Well this was an easy pick. (See episode 2, “When In Doubt, DNF,” for Smack’s reactions to The Book of the Unnamed Midwife)

The Beast Player by Nahoko Uehashi translated by Cathy Hirano vs. Crooked Kingdom by Leigh Bardugo

Crooked Kingdom won, obviously.

Gabi has won six rounds and Smack has won five–tune in to episode six to find out who won! Until then, here’s hoping that… you win your next trivia night? That your significant other doesn’t ice you out when you have an anxiety attack? No–here’s hoping you win your next showdown with your BFF!

[our-little-nonsense]

tagged!

Rules: Copy this post into a new text post, remove my answers and put in yours, and when you are done tag up to 10 people and also tag the person who tagged you… And most importantly, have fun!

MUNEN:

a - age: 34

b - biggest fear: health issues in general, but mostly dementia (I’m a little hypochondriac)

c - current time: 00:02 pm

d - drink you last had: tea

e - every day starts with: checking my phone

f - favorite song: “Hearts like ours” by the Naked and Famous

g - ghosts, are they real: no.

h - hometown: Warsaw

i - in love with: nothing (maybe my neighbours’ cat, a little)

j - jealous of: 
the fact that people have goals and dreams

k - killed someone: 
I put down two dogs, they were very ill but I still feel guilty I couldn’t save them

l - last time you cried: A week ago.

m - middle name: Katarzyna

n - number of siblings: one

o - one wish: have goals or passions

p - person you last called/texted: a client

q - questions you’re always asked: “What time is it?” or “When do we finish?” (you guessed it, I deal with brats on a daily basis -_- )

r - reasons to smile: seeing a dog or cat or birds (or other creatures) on the street

s - song last sang: happy birthday probably

t - time you woke up: noon

u - underwear color: colourful

v - vacation destination: none

w - worst habit: procrastination and comfort eating

x - x-rays you’ve had: ankles, forearm, chest

y - your favorite food: ice cream

z - zodiac sign: Taurus

JOOLITA

a - age: 34

b - biggest fear: hmmm... dying before i finish this comic of ours?

c - current time: 00:35 am

d - drink you last had: yinhou tea

e - every day starts with: feeding the cats

f - favorite song: aghhhh that’s a tough one... right now i’m obsessed with ‘Sogno di Volare’ by Christopher Tin (the intro song from Civilisation VI)

g - ghosts, are they real: no.

h - hometown: Radom

i - in love with: Blueberry Pockies ;-)

j - jealous of: people with good time-management skills

k - killed someone: numerous plants left in my care

l - last time you cried: a few months ago, rewatching a favourite movie

m - middle name: Ewa

n - number of siblings: two

o - one wish: to have time for all the things and people i am neglecting

p - person you last called/texted: Munen

q - questions you’re always asked: “Oi, how would you translate [insert phrase] in the context of [insert source sentence]?” (i live with a translator)

r - reasons to smile: the said translator

s - song last sang: ‘Evermore’ from Beauty and the Beast. Badly.  

t - time you woke up: 11ish

u - underwear color: sorry for offending everyone’s sensibilities but i’m going commando XD

v - vacation destination: gh, i dunno yet, we’re thinking Cyprus or Venice

w - worst habit: laziness and forgetfulness

x - x-rays you’ve had: foot, chest, teeth

y - your favorite food: Sichuan food (i know that’s cheating but i cannot pick one dish)

z - zodiac sign: Virgo

 we tag: @akitk-u, @robinrosenblad, @charcoalfeather and @wandererstoryteller

[tamboradventure]

How to Road Trip Around Oahu

Posted: 8/3/20 | August 3rd, 2020

I didn’t know much about Oahu before I visited. Everyone told me it was worth it for Pearl Harbor but to spend the rest of my time elsewhere in Hawaii. Maui and Kauai were where the action was, they said.

But Oahu was home to Honolulu’s international airport from which I was catching an onward flight to Taiwan. Since I had limited time, going to multiple islands wasn’t feasible.

Fortunately, after spending a full week on Oahu, I can say this: everyone was wrong.

Maybe they just let their preconceived notions get the better of them.

Or maybe they just didn’t give the place a chance.

But, whatever the reason, I’m here to tell you that Oahu has some magic to it. Sure, it’s quite developed, has terrible traffic, and huge crowds. And yeah, maybe it’s not as “raw” as the other islands (I assume that’s why people like them).

But there are plenty of spots in Oahu where you can live that Hawaiian dream

I spent a week round-tripping the island (which, given how small it is, turned out to be quite easy). My plan was simple: sit on a beach as long as I could, eat my body weight in poke (diced raw fish, pronounced “po-keh”), and hike.

Along the way, I also binged on shrimp, drank the best piña colada of my life, and took notes so you can do even better when you visit!  

Driving Oahu: A Road-Trip Itinerary

First, a tip: if you’re driving around Oahu, go counterclockwise from Honolulu, since most of the food trucks you’ll want to stop at are on the ocean side of the highway as you go up the east coast. So going in that direction just makes it easier to pull off the road and try all the food trucks that line the highway (and there are a lot). There’s also more to do on the east side of Oahu, so it’s best to start there.

That said, I actually don’t think a traditional road trip is the best idea. Oahu is smaller than you think — you can drive end to end in under two hours — so everything listed below can really be done as a day trip from one base or another, which will save you packing and unpacking, as well moving from place to place too often (especially since the east and west coasts don’t have a lot of affordable accommodations).

Base yourself on the North Shore for a couple of days and then in Honolulu (in the south) for a couple of days (or vice versa).  

Day 1: Honolulu to Kailua (28 miles)

Pick up your rental car, head out of Honolulu (you’ll be back later), and start off at Hunauma Bay in southeast Oahu. You can spend a few hours there snorkeling and relaxing on the beach before heading to the nearby Halona Blowhole Lookout for the view and Makapu‘u Point (Oahu’s easternmost point) for a short hike. There are also plenty of beaches, food trucks, short hikes, and viewpoints along the way to Kailua, where you’ll want to stay the night.

Where to Eat:

Teddy’s Bigger Burgers

Any of the food trucks on the way north

Buzz’s Steakhouse (for dinner)

Where to Stay: Airbnb is the best option, since there aren’t many hotels or hostels in Kailua. Book early though, as there isn’t a lot to choose from.  

Day 2: Kailua to Haleiwa (50 miles)

Start your morning with the famous Lanikai Pillbox hike just south of Kailua, where you can get sweeping views of the ocean and the cities and beaches on this side of the island. The hike is short (it only takes about 20-30 minutes) but steep, so wear appropriate shoes.

If you have some time in the morning, Kailua and Lanikai beaches are both beautiful (they’re right next to each other and on the way from the pillbox hike). Not a lot of people, white sand, blue water. They’re heaven.

As you leave this area to head north, visit the Ho‘oamaluhia Botanical Garden (it’s free!), which is also home to a lake filled with tropical plants.

Afterward, drive up the east coast toward the North Shore. Along the way, you can stop at the Kualoa Ranch, where many movies have been filmed. If you do a tour, I suggest the 90-minute Hollywood Movie Sites Tour (which includes scenes from Jurassic Park!), as you don’t need much more time than that to see the ranch. (It’s expensive, though, so if you’re on a budget, I’d skip it.)

As you keep going north, you’ll find a ton of beaches and hikes (there are plenty of signs for everything). I really enjoyed the Hau’ula Loop Trail especially, which is about 10 miles north of Kualoa. It’s a really overgrown trail, so you’ll feel like you’re very much in the jungle (meaning you’ll also need to bring bug spray). And like most hikes here, there’s a scenic viewpoint!

Then drive around the northern tip of Oahu to Haleiwa, your base of operations while on the North Shore.

Where to Eat Along the Way:

Kalapawai Café and Deli

Fresh Catch Kaneohe

Shrimp Shack

Seven Brothers

Ken’s Fresh Fish

Fumi’s Shrimp

Where to Stay: Airbnb is again the best option, as there aren’t many hotels or hostels in Hal‘eiwa. Book early here too.  

Days 3 & 4: North Shore (Base: Haleiwa)

This was my favorite part of Oahu. It was Hawaii the way you imagine it should be: a lot quieter, less touristy, and less developed. And it had that whole “hippie vibe” going for it. Everyone up here was much more laid back than down south.

You can learn to surf here (two-hour lessons begin at just $80 USD) or hike the Ka‘ena Point Trail (west of Haleiwa) and/or the ’Ehukai Pillbox (east of Haleiwa). The latter is pretty muddy, so bring appropriate shoes.

Haleiwa itself is a sleepy little tourist town with a bunch of restaurants, shops, and parks. There’s not much to do in the town itself than eat and window shop.

If you do just one hike, though, I definitely recommend the Ka‘ena Point Trail, which was one of the best experiences I had. It’s a scenic two-hour coastal walk to the northwestern tip of Oahu, where you will find a protected biological area with seals and native birds. At the tip, you can see all the way down the west side of the island — a magical view. Bring sunscreen and water, as the whole trail is exposed to the sun.

Where to Eat:

Ted’s Bakery

Sunrise Shack

Hale‘iwa Joe’s

Matsumoto Shave Ice

Ray’s Kiawe

Kono’s

Jenny’s Shrimp Truck

Giovanni’s Shrimp

  Day 5: Dole Plantation, Oahu’s West Side, Honolulu (60 miles)

Head south (inland) and stop at the Dole Plantation. While it is super cheesy and touristy (I mean, so many useless souvenirs!), it does have a cool maze, and there’s a train ride through the farm that, while whitewashing a lot of bad things, was an interesting look at the importance of the pineapple to Oahu. For a general overview geared to your average tourist, it was surprisingly informative.

Afterward, continue south toward Honolulu and then head west on the H1 road to the west coast for some deserted local beaches, such as Ma’ili, Ewa, Makua, or Yokohama. Stop at Countryside Café for some incredible diner food. The portions are pretty large, so you can share them.

Then head back into Honolulu, as there’s not a lot of accommodation along the west coast. If you do want to stay longer, you’ll find some listings on Airbnb and Booking.com if you book far in advance. Otherwise, there are a few hotels in Kapolei if you don’t want to drive all the way to Honolulu.  

Days 6 & 7: Honolulu

I actually liked Honolulu a lot (the main beach area of Waikiki is a tourist trap though.) While downtown is a bit bland, other neighborhoods are filled with awesome stores, breweries, bars, restaurants, and art galleries. Be sure to check out the “hip” Kaka‘ako part of town in particular.

Consider going on a hike on Diamond Head, a volcanic cone on the east side of town. It offers an incredible view of the city, though it’s one of the more popular trails in the area so if you aren’t there early enough to beat the crowds you’ll basically be walking in a slow-moving line up the mountain. If you are short on time, skip it.

Other Things to Do:

A free walking tour with Hawaii Free Tours (call ahead, since they only run when they have bookings).

Pearl Harbor – This is a must. It’s not even up for debate. You have to go.

Iolani Palace, the former royal residence of Hawaii’s monarchs.

Soak in the sun on Waikiki Beach or other nearby beaches, such as Ala Moana, which is popular with locals.

There’s also an Islamic art museum, which is supposed to be great, but I didn’t make it there.

Where to Eat:

The Pig and the Lady

Mei Sum Dim Sum

Shirokiya Japan Village Walk

Rainbow Drive-In

Leonard’s Bakey

Ono Seafood

Hula Dog

Where to Stay:

The Beach – This hostel is right on the beach, includes free breakfast, and has plenty of space to relax and meet other travelers.

Polynesian Hostel Beach Club Waikiki – The accommodation here is basic, but the staff are super friendly and helpful, and they organize lots of events.

Waikiki Beachside Hostel – A fun, social hostel that hosts live music. Breakfast is included too.

Additionally, head to the Royal Hawaiian Hotel for the best piña colada of your life. It’s not cheap ($15 USD a pop), but it is sooo good! Every one of my friends who didn’t order one got it as their second drink. (Fun fact: My grandfather was stationed in Oahu during WWII and went back to Oahu often. The Royal Hawaiian was his favorite hotel. It’s pretty cool that it’s still there!)  

Average costs

How much do things cost on Oahu? Here are some typical prices (in USD):

Airbnb – $100+/night for a one-bedroom or studio

Hotel – $175–250/night for a mid-range boutique hotel

Hostel dorm – $27

Car rental – as low as $20/day, plus insurance

Gas – $3–3.50/gallon

Poke bowl – $12–15

Takeout meal – $10–14

Sit-down meal at a fancy restaurant (with drinks) – $50+

Local lunch – $15

McDonalds – $6 for a value meal

Groceries – $75 for one person for a week

Beer (at a restaurant) – $8���10 ($2–3 at the Japanese Walk!)

Piña colada – $10-15

Coffee – $5

Surfboard rental – $25/day

Snorkel gear rental – $15/day

Scuba dive prices – $125

  Budget Tips

Oahu is pretty expensive. Most everything has to be imported, so if it can’t be grown nearby or caught in the ocean, expect to pay a lot. But it’s not impossible to save money. Here are a few ways to cut your expenses:

Hike and enjoy the beaches. Nature is free!

Buy your own food from supermarkets so you can cook your own meals or have picnics. Sure, there are plenty of world-class restaurants here, but if you want to keep your food costs down, you should cook some meals. The poke at supermarkets is delicious anyway!

If you do eat out, hit the food trucks. Most cost around $10 USD for a meal — much cheaper than sit-down restaurants.

If you’re going to buy alcohol, do so at Japanese markets, where you can find beer for only $2–3 USD (compared to $8 USD at bars).

Skip ride-sharing websites like Getaround or Turo (where you rent cars from private owners). They are usually cheaper than the big rental companies, but on Oahu, hosts charge you an added fee for dropping the car at the airport. I found the traditional car rental companies to be much cheaper, with rates as low as $20 USD a day.

Get your gas at Hele stations. They were consistently the cheapest on the island.

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While Oahu is often crowded and overly commercial, there were a lot of wonderful things to do and see. To me, the best parts were the food and the hiking — with so many hikes, you could spend weeks here. My favorite part of Oahu was the North Shore, so I recommend you spend a few days there at least. I certainly look forward to returning!

Book Your Trip to Hawaii: Logistical Tips and Tricks

Book Your Flight Find a cheap flight by using Skyscanner or Momondo. They are my two favorite search engines because they search websites and airlines around the globe so you always know no stone is left unturned.

Book Your Accommodation You can book your hostel with Hostelworld. If you want to stay somewhere other than a hostel, use Booking.com as they consistently return the cheapest rates for guesthouses and cheap hotels. My favorite places to stay in Oahu are:

The Beach

Polynesian Hostel Beach Club Waikiki

Waikiki Beachside Hostel

Don’t Forget Travel Insurance Travel insurance will protect you against illness, injury, theft, and cancellations. It’s comprehensive protection in case anything goes wrong. I never go on a trip without it as I’ve had to use it many times in the past. I’ve been using World Nomads for ten years. My favorite companies that offer the best service and value are:

World Nomads (for everyone below 70)

Insure My Trip (for those over 70)

Medjet (for additional repatriation coverage)

Looking for the best companies to save money with? Check out my resource page for the best companies to use when you travel! I list all the ones I use to save money when I travel – and I think will help you too!

Need an affordable RV for your road trip? RVshare lets you rent RVs from private individuals all around the country, saving you tons of money in the process. It’s like Airbnb for RVs.

Want more information on Hawaii? Be sure to visit our robust destination guide on Hawaii for even more planning tips!

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New York’s WHAT THE FEST!? Announces Full Horror and Genre Film Line-up!

IFC Center has just announced the full lineup of horror, sci-fi, and genre films at the What the Fest?! happening from March 29th through April 1st. Described as a film “Festival Featuring a Devil’s Dozen of Eleven Unique Events, with Bizarro World Premieres, Cinematic Oddities and Unforgettable Moments of Onscreen Mayhem”, this freaky fest is not to be missed!

Read on for full fest details and the complete lineup of features!

  What the Fest!? Lineup:

REVENGE (NY Premiere)

Thursday, March 29th, 7:00PM Synopsis: Three wealthy, married men learn the hard way that you should never bring your mistress along on a guys’ getaway, especially when there’s hunting involved. A Neon release. Written & Directed by: Coralie Fargeat Starring: Matilda Anna Ingrid Lutz, Kevin Janssens, Vincent Colombe, & Guillaume Bouchède

VALLEY OF SHADOWS (U.S. Premiere)

Friday, March 30th, 7:00PM Synopsis: In this mesmerizing Scandinavian Gothic fable shot on 35mm, a small boy sets out into the deep, dark woods in search of a mysterious creature. Filmmaker Jonas Matzow Gulbrandsen will appear in-person for a post-screening Q&A. Directed by: Jonas Matzow Gulbrandsen Written by: Jonas Matzow Gulbrandsen & Clement Tuffreau Starring: Adam Ekeli, Kathrine Fagerland, Jørgen Langhelle, Jone Hope Larsen, & Lennard Salamon

THE ENDLESS

Friday, March 30th, 9:30PM Synopsis: Two brothers (played by co-directors Justin Benson and Aaron Moorhead, of SPRING and RESOLUTION) return to the cult they fled years ago, only to discover that the group’s beliefs may make much more sense than they once thought. A Well Go USA release. Benson and Moorhead will appear in-person for a post-screening Q&A. Directed by: Justin Benson & Aaron Moorhead Written by: Justin Benson Starring: Justin Benson, Aaron Moorhead, Tate Ellington, Callie Hernandez, & Lew Temple

BLUE MY MIND (NY Premiere)

Saturday, March 31st, 1:15PM Synopsis: As if adapting to a new town and a new life weren’t enough, 15-year-old Mia faces an overwhelming transformation when her body starts to change radically. Written & Directed by: Lisa Brühlmann Starring: Luna Wedler, Zoë Pastelle Holthuizen, & Regula Grauwiller

BOILED ANGELS: THE TRIAL OF MIKE DIANA (World Premiere)

Saturday, March 31st, 4:00PM Synopsis: Jailed for comics?! The true story of Mike Diana, the only American artist ever convicted of obscenity, directed by cult filmmaker Frank Henenlotter (BASKET CASE, BRAIN DAMAGE, FRANKENHOOKER). Henenlotter and Diana will appear in-person for a post-screening Q&A, along with producers Anthony Sneed and Mike Hunchback. Directed by: Frank Henenlotter Featuring: Mike Diana, George A. Romero, Neil Gaiman, Peter Bagge, Jay Lynch, Stephen Bissette, Peter Kuper, & more

GHOST STORIES (NY Premiere)

Saturday, March 31st, 7:00PM Synopsis: Arch-skeptic professor Phillip Goodman embarks upon a terror-filled quest when he stumbles across three long-lost cases of unexplainable “hauntings.” Filmmakers to appear in-person for post-screening Q&A. Written & Directed by: Jeremy Dyson & Andy Nyman Starring: Martin Freeman, Andy Nyman, Alex Lawther, & Paul Whitehouse

SATAN’S SLAVES (NY Premiere)

Saturday, March 31st, 9:45PM Synopsis: A hit at Rotterdam, acclaimed director Joko Anwar’s (MODUS ANOMALI, A COPY OF MY MIND) remake of a beloved 1982 Indonesian horror classic (reputedly itself inspired by PHANTASM) is a delightfully terrifying haunted house movie — and the country’s biggest box office smash of 2017. Written & Directed by: Joko Anwar Starring: Bront Palarae, Tara Basro, Endy Arfian, & Dimas Aditya

CURSE OF SNAKES VALLEY, a.k.a. “The Soviet Indiana Jones” (World Premiere Restoration)

Sunday, April 1st , 12:30PM Synopsis: This unseen 1980s Eastern Bloc-buster presents the Soviet answer to Indiana Jones in a tale that combines snakes and jungle traps and the “classic weirdness” of Polish sci-fi! Never released in the U.S., CURSE OF SNAKES VALLEY screens in a beautiful new digital restoration by the Estonian Film Institute. Directed by: Marek Piestrak Written by: Wojciech Nizynski, Marek Piestrak, & Vladimir Valutskiy Starring: Krzysztof Kolberger, Roman Wilhelmi, & Ewa Salacka

LOWLIFE (NY Premiere)

Sunday, April 1st, 3:00PM Synopsis: The sordid lives of an addict, an ex-con, and a luchador collide when an organ harvesting caper goes very, very wrong. An IFC Midnight release. Director Ryan Prows and co-star Mark Burnham will appear in-person for a post-screening Q&A. Directed by: Ryan Prows Written by: Tim Cairo, Jake Gibson, Shaye Ogbonna, Ryan Prows, & Maxwell Michael Towson Starring: Jon Oswald, Nicki Micheaux, Mark Burnham, & Ricardo Adam Zarate

“The Terror” (Episode Sneak Preview)

Sunday, April 1st, 5:30PM Synopsis: Join star Jared Harris for a sneak preview of AMC’s new series based on Dan Simmons’s 2007 bestseller, the true-life tale of a group of sailors confronting certain death at the frozen ends of the earth. Jared Harris and Executive Producers Soo Hugh and David Kajganich will appear in-person for a post-screening Q&A. Starring: Jared Harris, Ciarán Hinds, & Tobias Menzies

THE RANGER (NY Premiere)

Sunday, April 1st, 9:00PM Synopsis: Teen punks on the run from the cops hide out in a remote cabin, only to find out that the forest has its own law. Writer/director Jenn Wexler and producer/co-star Larry Fessenden will appear in-person for a post-screening Q&A. Directed by: Jenn Wexler Written by: Giaco Furino & Jenn Wexler Starring: Chloe Levine, Jeremy Holm, & Larry Fessenden

  From the Press Release:

What the Fest!? will feature exciting premieres, including one world premiere, one US premiere, many New York premieres and the world premiere of a new digital restoration of a film never before released in the U.S. What the Fest!? also boasts under the radar cinematic finds, film festival hits from Sundance, TIFF, and Rotterdam, as well as buzzworthy talent in-person at screenings and post-screening events.

Opening night of What the Fest!? will feature the New York Premiere of Coralie Fargeat’s REVENGE, a thriller about a mistress who exacts “revenge” on her married lover and his friends, turning their annual hunting trip into a decidedly deadlier adventure. The closing night film will beJenn Wexler’s THE RANGER, about a group of teen punks on the lam, who hide out from the cops in a remote cabin… only to run into bigger troubles. Wexler will appear at the Q&A, along with producer and co-star Larry Fessenden of Glass Eye Pix.

“It’s a thrill to celebrate the opening of the festival with a powerhouse film and filmmaker like Coralie Fargeat. Equally exciting is our closing with THE RANGER, the feature debut of producer-director Jenn Wexler,” says Creative Director Maria Reinup. “And with the diverse, fun, delightfully scary, slightly crazy, and entirely awesome movies that round out the rest of our lineup, we are happy to say that What The Fest!? is here to stay.  Now join us for a feast for your eyeballs!”

Reinup is a veteran film programmer who has worked in the film industry for the past decade in her native Estonia and around the world. She has served as Director of the Haapsalu Horror and Fantasy Film Festival for seven years; additionally, she programs the Black Nights Film Festival, the only A-list art house festival in Northern Europe. Over the years, she has also worked for several other notable film festivals and has produced and directed short films and music videos.

More What the Fest!? programming highlights include the World Premiere of BOILED ANGELS: THE TRIAL OF MIKE DIANA, a documentary chronicling the obscenity trail of the eponymous comic book artist Mike Diana, directed by cult favorite Frank Henenlotter (BASKET CASE); Henenlotter and Diana will appear in person. There will also be a sneak peek of an unseen episode from the new AMC series “The Terror,” with star Jared Harris of “Mad Men” in person for a Q&A, the critically lauded horror film GHOST STORIES starring Martin Freeman, and theWorld Premiere restoration of the never-before-seen-in-the-U.S., CURSE OF SNAKES VALLEY, a.k.a “The Soviet Indiana Jones.”

West Village neighborhood bar Vol de Nuit (148 West 4th Street) will serve as a central What the Fest!? gathering place throughout the weekend, bringing together filmmakers, film fans, and everyone in between.

What the Fest!? promises to upend what people think of when they hear “genre films,” highlighting films in a new way throughout a can’t miss weekend for cinema lovers who are looking for the next cool thing. Expect anything!

For details, passes and tickets, check out the What the Fest!? website. The festival runs from March 29th through April 1st at the IFC Center in NYC.

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