Tag: living in Hawaii

Reflecting After 10 Years on the Big Island I was recently hosting an open house when someone said, “Hawaii is …

I sometimes feel like I live in a television show — and no, not our Hawaii Life show on HGTV! …

It’s always a little sad to see the Merrie Monarch end. About this time in 2009, Miles and I had …

“The cost of living is so high!” It might be the most vocalized concern among family, friends, and coworkers when …

Living on remote islands in the Pacific has certain advantages and a few disadvantages. Other than the obvious benefit of natural …

Did you know that humpback whales have a lifespan of about 40 to 50 years? For long-term Hawaii residents, that …

When moving to Hawaii, there can be a  great disparity in value from one area to another. What makes the …

There are so many different words for “cloud” in the Hawaiian language, and you will understand why when you look …

Executive Director Reina Miyamoto (far right) and staff of Hawaii Homeownership Center The reality of living in Hawaii is there …

Simple Safety Tips Can Save a Life! As we all know, the best action in regards to safety is the …

When I tour around the Big Island with buyers, it’s one of the questions I hear often: How much can …

This is going to be more like a stream of consciousness blog rather than the post that answers all of …