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Amazing Hawaii Blowhole Cliffdiver

Damon Tucker over at DamonTucker.com filmed this for his blog. Damon lives on the Big Island of Hawaii, he has a lot of great articles to read at his blog. Big Island Hawaii is not an an island I’ve been to, but it’s on the list. Damon was at a blowhole there on Big Island [...]

Amazing Kauai, Hawaii

This photo caught my eye as I was looking through images of Hawaii on Flickr. This happens when the wave breaks over the edge of lava, causing this eery – and scary, effect. There’s a blowhole on the west side of the island of Maui that occasionally has a big wave break over the top [...]

Hawaii Forum?

28 January 2013

Would you use a Hawaii forum here if we install it? I realize that many people like forums, and that they help get a lot more information out there to be shared… but, is there a need for one here? Please respond… Thanks! Aloha! About Vern LovicAloha! I'm "Vern". I created this site to focus [...]

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Waikiki View from Diamond Head, Honolulu, Oahu, Hawaii

Living in Hawaii

12 May 2010

Out of every ten visitors to the Hawaiian islands, at least five are wondering, “Is living in Hawaii possible for me?” And for every five that do wonder such a thing realistically maybe one can choose to live in Hawaii for any length of time. Maybe less than one. Why is it so difficult for [...]

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Moving to Hawaii and Finding a Job…

20 September 2009

I have a series of articles about moving to Hawaii so I’m always getting comments from people that are ready to make the jump from the mainland, or even from overseas to Hawaii and want advice on how to best go about moving to the Hawaiian islands. This article will cover some of the essentials [...]

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Life in Hawaii… What’s it Like Living Hawaiian Style?

06 June 2009

Living life in Hawaii is a dream for a lot of people. Many that can afford a vacation to the Hawaiian islands return home and are a little bit shell-shocked. In a good way. Hawaii is definitely one of the most beautiful places in the world. If you’re one of those that has visited one [...]

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Single and Self-Employed Moving to Oahu

12 June 2013

I received this email about someone considering moving to Oahu recently and I reply below. Hi Vern, I just finished your book about living in Hawaii – I thought it was a good resource, and you mentioned you welcomed emails – so I wanted to ask you a question. I am an entrepreneur and I [...]

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Bad Experiences Living in Hawaii

30 May 2013

I got this note from “Diane” recently about moving to Hawaii (Kauai) and whether it was a good idea or not. I thought I’d write up a response and try to catch up on some of these emails. I’ll post my reply below her email. * * * Aloha Vern– I found your site today [...]

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College Student Moving to Waikiki

17 May 2013

I got this email recently from a girl that is looking to move to Waikiki after she graduates. She asks a lot of questions, so there is a good opportunity to help a lot of people in a similar situation so I thought I’d try to knock this post out real quick before I get [...]

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Taimane – Hawaiian Ukulele Player Extraordinaire!

29 April 2013

I was looking through Youtube to find some Hawaiian music and again came across this fantastic ukulele player, Taimane. She has complete mastery over this instrument. I’m nearly spellbound watching her play. Here’s an outdoor performance she did to help promote Kamehameha Schools Ho’olaule’a 2013. Wish you were there? About Vern LovicAloha! I'm "Vern". I [...]

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Moving to Maui? Go West!

28 April 2013

I received a note from a woman that has a pretty good idea what her and her husband want when they move to the island of Maui. Her note is below, and my response is below that. * * * Hi Vern! Thanks for the great info you post on moving to HI. My husband [...]

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What Is It Like Living in Hawaii? This…

02 April 2013

Ryan Ozawa is a well known blogger living on the island of Oahu, Hawaii, that I first came into contact with online about four years ago. His website, Hawaii Blog is one of the most widely read blogs about living in Hawaii that exist. I joined him on Google+ a while back. Today he posted [...]

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View from Manoa Trail on Oahu, island of Hawaii.

Moving to Oahu with Dogs

02 April 2013

Here is a note from a woman in her early twenties that is considering moving to Oahu, Hawaii with her husband and their dogs and she has some other questions. * * * Hi Vern! I came across your website while ‘googling’ Hawaii. I’ve been offered a position to work at the VA in Honolulu. [...]

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