We were "aimforawesome.com" on day one. Today, there's no question what this site is all about and our new name precisely reflects it: we are LivingInHawaii.com. The previous site name will continue to work (forever) so there should be zero disruption. Over the coming weeks, we will be following Google best practices to change the
Breakfast foods are my personal favorite and there's just something really endearing about that first meal of the day coupled with a hot cup of strong coffee. So now the only question is: where do you go? Our local girl Aina wrote up a collection of her favorite breakfast places on Oahu and she also
You asked: "How to live off-grid in Hawaii?" Watch this short YouTube for the answer and check out this Q&A playlist for lots of other answers. Got a question I haven’t already answered? Send me yours in this form and I might answer it on YouTube! Loading...
When I first came to Hawaii, I went surfing without sunscreen on my backside and the result was 2nd degree burns on the backs of my legs and then 2 days in the hotel room, unable to walk. You can almost always identify visitors by their burned red skin. For many, Hawaii is the first
You asked: "How can I provide an easy transition for my three young kids (13-11-9)?" Watch this short YouTube for the answer and check out this Q&A playlist for lots of other answers. Got a question I haven’t already answered? Send me yours in this form and I might answer it on YouTube! Loading...
You can tell a lot about a society's cultural values by how people drive and if you've traveled to different parts of the world (or the USA for that matter) you can see a huge difference between, say, New York City and Reno, Nevada. Hawaii also has it's own driving style and if you come
You asked: "Difference between living in Kailua-Kona or Hilo?" Watch this short YouTube for the answer and check out this Q&A playlist for lots of other answers. Got a question I haven’t already answered? Send me yours in this form and I might answer it on YouTube! Loading...
The infamous Kokohead hike on Oahu is a grueling hike with a great vista at the summit. For some people, it's like a temple where they go many times a week on an insane workout. For others, it's "one and done" to at least get the virtual "I survived Kokohead" t-shirt (I don't know if
You asked: "My intention is to move to Hawaii in three years once my daughter graduates college. Single female making average income. Do you have any advice or tips that I can begin now to help ensure a successful move? I’ve already started downsizing my belongings, and I’m getting my finances in order, but is
With Independence Day (July 4) coming up, visitors not familiar with Hawaii's culture and history might not quite understand whether fireworks are illegal or not. On one hand, they are illegal. On the other hand, by what one sees and hears at night, those laws don't seem to be observed. While July 4 is the
You asked: Do people really need to work multiple middle class ($50k-$70k/year) jobs to support a family? Watch this short YouTube for the answer and check out this Q&A playlist for lots of other answers. Got a question I haven’t already answered? Send me yours in this form and I might answer it on YouTube!
The Makapuu Lighthouse hike is one of the most popular activities on Oahu and with good reason. It's so easy to do, well-paved, good parking, and breathtaking views. If you haven't done it yet, it's another one of those must-do kind of things. Now if you've already done the hike, we're going to give you
