You may have noticed that I haven’t posted to this blog in sometime. Truth is that it’s getting more difficult to maintain with new laws, affiliate ad changes, and various little things that need to be fixed or updated. This blog has some serious issues that need to be fixed, but there are so many pages that I’m not sure I’ll ever get around to it all.
About a year ago, I began experimenting on Substack. They’re is a vibrant, growing genealogy community there and it’s been a positive experience. I’ve been posting articles regularly for several months, taking part in the storyteller challenges, and renewing my love for writing about genealogy.
I’d like to invite you to visit my Mel’s Genealogy Research Journal Substack and read what I’ve been up to. You can subscribe to my articles for free or paid. If you subscribe, you’ll get my articles in email. If you visit my profile on Substack, you can also see the things I share from other genealogists.
This blog will still be online and I may add to it eventually. But, for now I’ll be writing on Substack. This doesn’t not change anything at YourIslandRoutes.com. The Portuguese Hawaii and Genealogy and Heritage website remains with the same resources to help you explore your family history.
Thanks for your support and I wish you the best with your genealogy adventures in 2026.
