Why Hawaii? // 186

About this episode

Cheryl explores the diverse landscapes and experiences of Hawaii, particularly Maui, while pondering why it is chosen as a paradise destination.

Hawaii isn’t one thing. It can be a surf town, a volcanic summit that feels like the moon, a rainforest with waterfalls, and a quiet stretch of beach that makes you forget what day it is. On my first trip to Hawaii, I head to Maui and use one guiding question to make sense of it all: why would someone choose Hawaii over any other “paradise” on the map? What I learn comes as much from conversations as it does from the scenery. I stayed in a hostel, even though that’s not the most common...

People in this episode

Host: Cheryl Esch

Topics covered

• Hawaii
• travel experiences
• Maui
• nature
• adventure
• cultural exploration

Keywords

• Hawaii
• Maui
• travel
• surfing
• nature
• beach
• rainforest
• adventure

Mentioned in this episode

Places: Hawaii, Maui, surf town, volcanic summit, rainforest, beach

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