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About Peter Kay

I’ve lived Hawaii since the mid ‘80s when I moved here at the age of 21. I arrived site-unseen in Honolulu with zero contacts and about $5k in savings. I worked from nearly zero and today Hawaii has given me the greatest gifts in the world in all aspects: spiritually, financially, romantically (married since early ‘90s w/ 2 children), and most important, peace. My goal with this site is to share the magic of this Land of Aloha and help others who are on a similar quest.

Hawaii Photo of the Week: Grab One Of These and Go!

Grab one and let's go! Seeing this "Surfboard Row" reminds me of a similar view in Waikiki. Surfing is an amazing sport because you can have great fun as an absolute beginner with zero experience yet you can also progress to the highest possible levels that require incredible skill.  If you've been to Hawaii and

Hawaii Photo of the Week: Grab One Of These and Go!2023-01-12T09:15:18-10:00

Hawaii Photo of the Week: Lanikai Pillbox View

The Hike That Gives Breathtaking Views Lanikai Beach and "The Mokes" (islands) make for some of the most picturesque photos of Hawaii. The Lanikai Pillbox Hike gives you a commanding view of the whole area and is not to be missed. It's a very short hike though there are a few steep climbs but the

Hawaii Photo of the Week: Lanikai Pillbox View2023-03-28T06:48:21-10:00

Encore Show This Friday: Are Hawaii’s Banks Safe? A Hawaii Economist Explains

There will be no live show this Friday 3/31. We will not be having our regularly scheduled live show, but you can watch this "Encore" excerpt of our last show! Noted Hawaii economist Paul Brewbaker joined a special episode to talk about the fallout of the Silicon Valley Bank collapse and what, if any, repercussions

Encore Show This Friday: Are Hawaii’s Banks Safe? A Hawaii Economist Explains2023-03-28T06:48:39-10:00

Are There Charter Flights to Hawaii For Pets?

Flying to or from Hawaii but don’t want to put your pet in cargo? Join Fly Pets Hawaii Facebook Group If you have a beloved pet, the idea of moving across an ocean can be daunting. You may even decide it is not an option because you cannot put your beloved furry family member in

Are There Charter Flights to Hawaii For Pets?2023-03-28T06:49:00-10:00

Hawaii Photo of the Week: Bamboo Forest

Hike Though This Bamboo Forest There are several hikes on Oahu that take you through Bamboo forests just like this one. Scientifically speaking, Bamboo is a grass, so it's easy and fun to imagine yourself as a shrunken person making your way through someone's lawn when you go on these kinds of hikes. Makes for

Hawaii Photo of the Week: Bamboo Forest2023-01-06T07:32:45-10:00

Hawaii Photo of the Week: Amazing Drone View

A View of Kapiolani Park You Rarely See Drones have brought us this amazing new perspective, like this one of Kapiolani Park and Diamond Head. I really love the contrasting colors of the crystal clear ocean, the green of the park, the golden sun-lit Diamond Head and the housing and mountains in the background. Enjoy!

Hawaii Photo of the Week: Amazing Drone View2023-01-17T07:25:46-10:00

Now On-Demand: 3/3/23 Aloha Friday Hawaii Real Estate Show

The big discussion from experts from across the state of Hawaii featured on this show included: Best Way to Transition Residency to Hawaii? What percent of people sell their mainalnd home first vs. selling it after they move to Hawaii? Dylanʻs Team #1 in Hawaii! Heidi Got Married! Here's what we covered at this show

Now On-Demand: 3/3/23 Aloha Friday Hawaii Real Estate Show2023-03-06T07:00:45-10:00

Hawaii Photo of the Week: Haleakala Panorama

Run, Don't Walk, and Put This On Your Desktop I actually stopped in the middle of writing this article, cropped the photo, put it on my desktop and I suggest you do the same!  "Haleakala" means "House of the Sun" and you can easily see why on this incredible shot. Big Mahalo to James Buehler!

Hawaii Photo of the Week: Haleakala Panorama2023-01-04T07:09:48-10:00

Hawaii Photo of the Week: Honolulu’s Industrial Coast

Not Quite Industrial, Right? When you think of industrial coasts in big cities, you think dirty water, ugly concrete, and heavy machinery, right?  Not in Honolulu!  This shot is from an oceanfront park in the heart of the city. It's a popular swimming hole as well as a world-class bodysurfing spot. Except that this one

Hawaii Photo of the Week: Honolulu’s Industrial Coast2023-01-17T07:25:43-10:00

Now On-Demand: 2/17/23 Aloha Friday Hawaii Real Estate Show

The big discussion from experts from across the state of Hawaii featured on this show included: How do unpermitted structures affect home buying? Are 203K loans common in Hawaii for fixing up properties? Please Don't Feed the Hippies Here's what we covered at this show - click any link and go directly to that segment

Now On-Demand: 2/17/23 Aloha Friday Hawaii Real Estate Show2023-02-21T14:01:39-10:00

Hawaii Photo of the Week: The Everyday Killer Sunset

Just Another Typical Sunset Which is why this is so killer! You see these kinds of sunsets off Waikiki all the time.  The sailboats give it away.  I recall one time at a party on the beach, there was this amazing sunset firing off and while some people stopped to gaze (like the rest of

Hawaii Photo of the Week: The Everyday Killer Sunset2023-01-04T07:00:58-10:00

Eddie Aikau Contest – Monster Surf – Best 2 Videos

King of the Giant Surf Contests Also known as "The Eddie", the Eddie Aikau Invitational surf contest is only held when conditions are perfect - meaning giant, rideable surf on Oahu's Waimea Bay.  Eddie Aikau was a legendary lifeguard and surfer who lost his life at sea in an effort to help a stranded crew

Eddie Aikau Contest – Monster Surf – Best 2 Videos2023-02-07T08:14:34-10:00