Hello! My name is Cooper Donlin, I am the creator and travel journalist behind Side Quest Coop (@sidequestcoop on YouTube, Facebook, Instagram, TikTok)

After three years of playing Division I baseball, I transferred to Hawaii Pacific University, where I realized that life’s greatest victories happen off the field. Over this span, I made it my full-time mission to extensively explore Oʻahu and each Hawaiian Island, filming, connecting, and sharing authentic travel experiences that go beyond the tourist brochure.

Through these adventures, I formed partnerships with local businesses and travel brands that help visitors experience Hawaiʻi better… and for less. My partnership with Hawaii Discount Rental Car gives travelers access to the LEAST EXPENSIVE and most DISCOUNTED rental car rates on any island, and my Oahu Budget Hawaii Ebook will help you save thousands while experiencing the best of the island that Google/AI will not tell you. 

Today, Side Quest Coop is growing rapidly into an independent travel journalism hub and media partner for hotels, resorts, BnB’s, and adventure brands. The long-term mission I am so passionate about is to tell untold stories of the world and uncover hidden gems that are extremely difficult to get to. 

Whether you’re planning your first trip to Hawaiʻi or dreaming up your next big journey, I truly want to help make it legendary… one side quest at a time. 

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Reach out to @sidequestcoop if you want to be a part of a travel journalism YouTube film in your area.