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Malia Yoshioka

Freelance Food & Travel Writer and ESL Teacher at ShoyuSugar.com
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I am a freelance writer and ESL tutor, born and raised in Hawaii and currently splitting my time between the USA and Istanbul, Türkiye. I've been around the world searching out the best stories and common threads woven through ingredients, recipes and the ways that various cultures share food.

My work has appeared in outlets such as the Washington Post, HAWAII Magazine, Viator, TripAdvisor and National Geographic. I'm a co-author for Lonely Planet's guidebook for my hometown, Maui.

Areas of specialty include: food, restaurants, travel (including business, solo, women's, budget), digital nomad, technology, teaching ESL online, language learning, nonprofits and fundraising, social media, service journalism and creative nonfiction.

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  • Recipes

    “Food is such a great conversation starter and a way to connect—I've gotten recommendations and recipes from cab drivers, hotel front desk clerks, or even other travelers,” said Malia Yoshioka, freelance writer and founder of Shoyu Sugar. “I always have a small notebook on me and scribbling down some of the steps or ingredients of a recipe has given me the chance to really interact with locals, even if there's a language barrier. Google translate and hand gestures go a long way!”

    Playlist of songs

    “When I travel, I like to use the app Shazam to learn what song is playing whenever I'm in a place where the music catches me,” said Yoshioka. “For example if there's a pop song that comes up often in my trip, or a song I've overheard at a restaurant during a memorable meal, or something the DJ has on that seems to be getting the crowd to sing along. I'll add them to a playlist and use that when I'm back at home, reminiscing about my trip.”

    7 Of The Best Non-Physical Souvenirs To Collect While Traveling
    https://www.forbes.com/sites/kaitlynmcinnis/2024/08/07/the-best-non-physical-souvenirs-to-collect-while-traveling/

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