13 Unexpected Benefits of Living in Hawaii…So Far
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…
Living in Hawaii Without A/C
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…
Top 6 Blogs for Moving to Hawaii
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…
Shopping Online in Hawaii Can be a Challenge
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…
4 Reasons We Feel Safe Living on an Active Volcano in Hawaii
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…
Hawaii County Short-Term Vacation Rentals Ordinance 18-114
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…
The One Residential Trash Service at Our Home in Kona, Hawaii
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…
How Safe is Hawaii Based on Crime Rates: U.S. vs Hawaii vs Big Island
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…
How We Are Finding and Making Friends in Hawaii
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…
Get Rid of Centipedes in the House & Avoid Bites in Hawaii
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…
Not Many Hurricanes Hit Hawaii and this is Why
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…
Why We Love Downtown Kona
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…