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Noelani
Hawaiian Travel and Culture
Noelani Kalehua writes like the tide — with a pulse that’s steady, soulful, and shaped by the islands. In her early 20s and already a fierce voice for local perspective, Noelani brings Hawaiian travel and culture to life with stories that ride the line between reverence and radical joy.
Noelani Kalehua brings the spirit of aloha to every word she writes. As Go Cybernaut’s Hawaii Travel & Culture Writer, she shares stories that blend island history, local wisdom, and modern-day rhythms. Whether she’s exploring O‘ahu’s hidden food gems, diving into the mo‘olelo of the Big Island, or tracing the ancestral roots of hula, Noelani’s voice radiates warmth, curiosity, and cultural reverence.
Her playlist, “Island Summer: Mele & Mana,” pulses with slack key guitars, ukulele-driven anthems, and smooth Pacific soul. It’s more than a soundtrack—it’s the musical mirror of her soul: lyrical, heartfelt, and deeply connected to land and lineage.
Professionally, Noelani’s easy rapport with team members like Zoe Chen (Culture Editor) and Marco Estrada (Travel Editor) helps foster cross-cultural collaborations that celebrate identity and belonging. She often teams up with Eliza Bloom (Food Editor) to uncover the culinary heritage of the islands and has co-developed visual storytelling projects with Indigo Rae (Graphic Artist).
Known for being active, bubbly, and easygoing, Noelani uplifts the Go Cybernaut editorial spirit with her friendly, lyrical, and passionate presence. Whether she’s writing, dancing at a sunset lūʻau, or sending voice notes to the team filled with ocean sounds, Noelani lives aloha—and shares it widely.
A lifelong surfer and hula dancer, she explores the nuances of Hawai‘i beyond the tourist lens — writing for readers who want more than itineraries. Whether she’s sharing the legend behind a lava field, the meaning of a chant, or where to find the perfect plate lunch, her work invites you to slow down and listen.
Her writing honors kūpuna wisdom, beach-day slang, and small, meaningful moments — like the sound of rain on a tin roof in Hilo or the way your feet feel after a hike to a waterfall no one geo-tags.
Noelani wears shell necklaces from her tūtū, surfs at dawn, and still gets emotional at mele that talk about home. She believes stories, like waves, are meant to be shared — not owned.
In her downtime, Noelani Kalehua finds peace in tending to her garden, where plumeria, taro, and hibiscus bloom under the Hawaiian sun. A true ocean lover, she spends her weekends surfing mellow waves, kayaking along hidden coastlines, and snorkeling through coral reefs teeming with life. Yoga keeps her grounded, while vegetarian cooking fuels her with fresh, local ingredients and island flavor. Quilting is her quiet joy—an art she learned from her grandmother, now passed down in hand-stitched patterns inspired by Hawaiian tradition. At home, she’s never far from the playful companionship of her two tiny chihuahuas, Pua and Koa, who are often tucked into a woven beach tote or chasing shadows across the lanai.
