Subscriber Q&A

Lots of folks ask about the weather.  Here's the short, universal answer: "It's always perfect!" Each month I will be produce a video shot during that month to give you more details and nuances about that month, starting with November. Watch this short YouTube for the answer and check out this Q&A playlist for lots

You asked: "Is Hawaii a place where someone can move and spend the rest of their life?" Watch this short YouTube for the answer and check out this Q&A playlist for lots of other answers. On this episode, our local girl Aina whose blog posts you read is my guest in the car and she

Despite the high expenses, is Hawaii worth it? Some people take decades to realize the answer. I've been thinking about this a lot and I came up with something that's deep and significant that came to me after decades of living here. Hope you enjoy it! You asked: "What is the real cost comparisons between

You asked, and our local girl Aina answers the question: "What makes people leave Hawaii?" On this episode, our local girl Aina whose blog posts you read is my guest in the car and she answers this question. We also talk about what she misses most about Hawaii while living in the mainland. Watch this

You asked: "What do you miss about Hawaii?" On this episode, our local girl Aina whose blog posts you read is my guest in the car and she answers this question. We also talk about what she misses most about Hawaii while living in the mainland. Watch this short YouTube for the answer and check

You asked: "Why is the lifestyle so good in Hawaii?" and our local girl Aina answers it from her perspective! 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

Amber from Ventura County asked: "What is the hardest thing to adapt to if you're moving from the mainland? " And on this video we have our local girl Aina on camera giving the answer from her perspective! Watch this short YouTube for the answer and check out this Q&A playlist for lots of other

Miss Staci from Alaska asked: "Could you do a few videos on talking about the tropical storms, any flooding, landslides, heavy rains, the wetness of Hawaii and any tsunamis/hurricane storms and the seasons? How often does it rain and how dry is it. The thing that scares me the most is hurricanes, tsunamis and flooding.

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...

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 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...

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