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13 Unexpected Benefits of Living in Hawaii…So Far

  • Post author:Scott Wynn
  • Post published:August 21, 2019
  • Post category:Beaches/Culture/Living in Hawaii/Talking Story
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We moved to Hawaii for all the reasons you might expect including weather, ocean views, outdoor activities but now that we've been here a few months I thought I would…

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Read more about the article Living in Hawaii Without A/C

Living in Hawaii Without A/C

  • Post author:Scott Wynn
  • Post published:August 17, 2019
  • Post category:Living in Hawaii/Weather
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This is our first summer in Hawaii and with August being the hottest month of the year I thought I would share what it's like living in Hawaii without air…

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Read more about the article Top 6 Blogs for Moving to Hawaii

Top 6 Blogs for Moving to Hawaii

  • Post author:Scott Wynn
  • Post published:August 15, 2019
  • Post category:Living in Hawaii/Moving to Hawaii
  • Post comments:3 Comments

There is a lot to consider when moving to Hawaii which is why it is important to gather as much information as possible and blogs are a great way to…

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Read more about the article Shopping Online in Hawaii Can be a Challenge

Shopping Online in Hawaii Can be a Challenge

  • Post author:Scott Wynn
  • Post published:August 13, 2019
  • Post category:Living in Hawaii
  • Post comments:8 Comments

Hawaii is in the middle of nowhere which makes online shopping a challenge sometimes. But when we can't find something we want on the island we often go online to…

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Read more about the article 4 Reasons We Feel Safe Living on an Active Volcano in Hawaii

4 Reasons We Feel Safe Living on an Active Volcano in Hawaii

  • Post author:Scott Wynn
  • Post published:August 12, 2019
  • Post category:Safety
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  Were we completely crazy moving to the Big Island right after the Kīlauea eruption and was it even safe? Before making the move we wanted to know just how…

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Read more about the article Hawaii County Short-Term Vacation Rentals Ordinance 18-114

Hawaii County Short-Term Vacation Rentals Ordinance 18-114

  • Post author:Scott Wynn
  • Post published:August 9, 2019
  • Post category:Living in Hawaii/Real Estate
  • Post comments:22 Comments

If you're not familiar with ordinance 18-114 (previously Bill 108) you should know it impacts current and future home owners on the Big Island of Hawaii in regards to short-term…

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Read more about the article The One Residential Trash Service at Our Home in Kona, Hawaii

The One Residential Trash Service at Our Home in Kona, Hawaii

  • Post author:Scott Wynn
  • Post published:August 8, 2019
  • Post category:Living in Hawaii
  • Post comments:2 Comments

Believe it or not there is just one company that offers residential trash pickup for our home located in the Kailua-Kona area. This was a big surprise to us coming…

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Read more about the article How Safe is Hawaii Based on Crime Rates: U.S. vs Hawaii vs Big Island

How Safe is Hawaii Based on Crime Rates: U.S. vs Hawaii vs Big Island

  • Post author:Scott Wynn
  • Post published:August 6, 2019
  • Post category:Big Island vs/Living in Hawaii/Safety
  • Post comments:4 Comments

Now that we live on the Big Island I started to wonder just how safe it is compared to the U.S. or the other Hawaiian islands. I know, I know…

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Read more about the article How We Are Finding and Making Friends in Hawaii

How We Are Finding and Making Friends in Hawaii

  • Post author:Scott Wynn
  • Post published:August 3, 2019
  • Post category:Living in Hawaii/Talking Story
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Living in Hawaii can be isolating which is why it is important to find people to meet so you can make new friends.  When Marla & I moved to Hawaii…

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Read more about the article Get Rid of Centipedes in the House & Avoid Bites in Hawaii

Get Rid of Centipedes in the House & Avoid Bites in Hawaii

  • Post author:Scott Wynn
  • Post published:August 1, 2019
  • Post category:Bugs
  • Post comments:17 Comments

I don’t want centipedes in my house so I do everything I can to avoid them and get rid of them when I see them. When we moved to Hawaii…

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Read more about the article Not Many Hurricanes Hit Hawaii and this is Why

Not Many Hurricanes Hit Hawaii and this is Why

  • Post author:Scott Wynn
  • Post published:July 31, 2019
  • Post category:Big Island vs/Living in Hawaii/Weather
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Part of living in Hawaii includes all the potential dangers of doing so including volcanoes, earthquakes, tsunamis and...hurricanes but we quickly realized hurricanes rarely hit Hawaii.  Recently there were two…

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Read more about the article Why We Love Downtown Kona

Why We Love Downtown Kona

  • Post author:Scott Wynn
  • Post published:July 26, 2019
  • Post category:Culture/Entertainment/Living in Hawaii/Things to Do in Hawaii
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If you are looking for restaurants, shops, farmer's markets and things to do in Kona then downtown Kona on Ali‘i Dr is the place to go. Downtown Kona is a…

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