Hawaii is the 50th state, and by far the most exhilarating. Hawaii is the ultimate place to live if you can afford it. This category has information and tips about living in Hawaii to help you make the transition there. Hawaii includes all the Hawaiian islands: Oahu, Maui, Kauai, Lanai, Molokai, Kahoolawe, Ni’Ihau, and Big Island.

How to rent a unit in Hawaii

A comprehensive guide to renting in Hawaii We get a lot of questions about renting in Hawaii and in this video we took the following questions into account: Kristy, Kansas City mo How hard is it to get a place to rent without a job at first? I know we can't get a loan until

How to rent a unit in Hawaii2021-04-26T12:06:33-10:00

Hawaii Photo of the Week: Picture-perfect huge surf coastline

Big Island beach with giant surf This photo is as if you can put your hand through it and touch the beach. We're looking at an "huge" day of surf as you can see a wave crashing into the cliff probably over 100 feet high. Enjoy! 13.01.29_27 by Rose Braverman is licensed under CC

Hawaii Photo of the Week: Picture-perfect huge surf coastline2021-03-24T07:35:00-10:00

How to Make New Friends in Hawaii Part 1 of 6

One of the first things you’ll need to do is make new friends in Hawaii.  Now of course there are common human social norms to follow in making new friends regardless of where you move so I won’t be covering that in this article, but rather I’ll talk about what is different about Hawaii’s cultural

How to Make New Friends in Hawaii Part 1 of 62020-09-14T07:25:00-10:00

Hawaii photo of the week: Sunset with crashing waves

Nothing quite like a sunset, right? One of the most amazing things about sunsets besides their incredible beauty is how people line up on the beach to watch them.  It's like we're all mesmerized for about a half hour until the sun falls below the horizon. A long time ago I had an office with

Hawaii photo of the week: Sunset with crashing waves2020-03-31T07:32:17-10:00

4 Ways Oceans are Different from Lakes

I have had several people ask me how oceans are different from lakes. After all, they are both a body of water, right? This is true, however there are some key differences between the two. There are different varieties of sea life and water sports, for example. There are also just simple differences like the

4 Ways Oceans are Different from Lakes2020-01-06T08:04:48-10:00

Sun Exposure in Hawaii is Not a Joke

Sun exposure in Hawaii is not a joke. Visitors to the islands suffer from painful sunburns on the first day of their vacation and it can make the rest of the week unpleasant. Sunscreen is important! Sun Exposure in Hawaii Means Direct Sunlight We all know how the Northern Hemisphere of the Earth tilts towards

Sun Exposure in Hawaii is Not a Joke2019-06-03T08:25:33-10:00

What Makes Diamond Head Beach Great

What Makes Diamond Head Beach Great Reason #1: Secluded Beach Diamond Head beach is relatively secluded compared to most beaches in the area.  That Kahala area has a lot of attractions and residential areas, so it can be congested during peak tourist times.  The last time I was at Diamond Head beach was the week

What Makes Diamond Head Beach Great2019-06-10T08:30:59-10:00

Secret places at Makapuu Lighthouse Hike

The Makapuu Lighthouse hike is fun, easy and kid-friendly. It offers some amazing views, like most hikes in the islands do, and readily available parking! That’s always a plus, especially in Hawaii. The hike also offers some hidden secrets that I love most about it, like geocaching and tidepools. Makapuu Tidepools A set of unique

Secret places at Makapuu Lighthouse Hike2019-04-08T07:29:21-10:00

Our 4 Favorite East Oahu Neighborhoods

Our Favorite East Oahu Neighborhood #1: Hawaii Kai Hawaii Kai is a residential area with many homes, townhomes and some condominium buildings.  Although there are some high rises in this area, it’s not like the Waikiki area or your typical urban neighborhood. Hawaii Kai is home to young families, and retirement age groups.  There are

Our 4 Favorite East Oahu Neighborhoods2019-02-28T07:49:58-10:00

Hawaii snorkeling tips – from a local

Snorkeling is one of our favorite Hawaii outdoor things to do - so here are Hawaii snorkeling tips based on what we've learned in our many years of snorkeling here. Hawaii snorkeling tips #1 - Fins are necessary Most people forget to bring fins when snorkeling because it’s not considered an essential item. Typically only

Hawaii snorkeling tips – from a local2019-01-08T08:11:54-10:00