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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.

Five things you won’t need after moving to Hawaii

You'll discover many things you won't need after moving to Hawaii. Hawaii offers a lot to its inhabitants. It’s got a plethora of hiking activities, lots of beaches and of course the sunny weather.  We’ve talked about things you’ll need when moving to Hawaii, but let’s talk about things you won’t need anymore once you

Five things you won’t need after moving to Hawaii2019-02-16T08:05:43-10:00

5 things you’ll never do again after moving to Hawaii

Hawaii offers a lot of things for you to do, but it also takes away a lot of things. Here are the 5 things you'll never do again after moving to Hawaii.   1. You'll never scrape ice off your car in the mornings after moving to Hawaii When I first started driving on the mainland,

5 things you’ll never do again after moving to Hawaii2019-02-12T07:55:55-10:00

How to make your flight to Hawaii as comfortable as possible

My tips for taking long flights to or from Hawaii: Living in Hawaii since the 80s and having most of my family in the midwest means I've taken more 10+ hour flights than I can remember. Here's what I've learned works for me to make those flights as comfortable as possible: Pack layers of warm

How to make your flight to Hawaii as comfortable as possible2019-07-16T17:29:47-10:00

We’re building an online course about living in Hawaii and need your feedback!

If you would like to learn about living in Hawaii from people who have been here for decades (since the mid-80s) in a self-paced, online course with a satisfaction guarantee, tell us what you want to know!  After all, we're building this for you.  We've got a lot of topics planned but need to know

We’re building an online course about living in Hawaii and need your feedback!2017-08-02T18:30:30-10:00

We found teaching jobs on Oahu. Should we move?

The email I received below is exactly why I created the Can I live in Hawaii? quiz. There are many factors which will affect your time here and that quiz covers the big issues. That said, I felt this email would be helpful for others to read and my responses are in-line: Me and my

We found teaching jobs on Oahu. Should we move?2017-06-07T21:18:33-10:00

Hawaii’s High Schools – what are they really like?

If you have children in High School age and are thinking about moving here, you'll definitely want to get the perspective from our local girl Aina who was born and raised here and went to college on the mainland.   Read: "What are high schools in Hawaii like for my kids?" now

Hawaii’s High Schools – what are they really like?2017-05-18T20:52:40-10:00

How to cope with Hawaii’s traffic

Yes, we've got some of the worst traffic in the country and at times it really tests your patience. However, the Aloha Spirit permeates our driving which means we also have some of the nicest drivers.  It's quite a bit more laid back here and our local girl Aina gives you some simple advice in

How to cope with Hawaii’s traffic2017-05-18T20:52:40-10:00