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Helpful Articles - Hawaii Culture

If you’re considering a move to Hawaii, you might wonder about the people on the other side of the fence—i.e., your new neighbors. In Hawaii, you’ll find people of many different ethnicities and backgrounds. In fact, one of the most fun and rewarding parts of moving to the Aloha State can be getting to know the members of your new community and discovering their personal stories.  Within these communities, you’ll also spot a few folks who might make you do a double take: the celebrities who have decided to make their homes in Hawaii (or simply own a home here).   If you’re curious to know more about the big names and recognizable faces you might spot once...

Last Updated: 12/06/21 There’s a reason the hashtag #LuckyWeLiveHawaii has over 3.3 million posts on Instagram. Living in Hawaii is an experience like no other, and we at Royal Hawaiian Movers get to enjoy it every day.  When you live in a place where the Aloha Spirit is the law, you want to share it with everyone you encounter. If you’re thinking about moving to the Aloha State, we want to share with you the top 14 reasons we love it here. (Is now a good time to mention that you’ll see rainbows just about every day, including on your license plate and your driver’s license?!)  Just in case you need a...

Hawaii’s isolated position in the Pacific Ocean has made it one of the most unique, biodiverse places in the world. Did you know that the Hawaiian islands are home to over 10,000 endemic species that are found nowhere else in the world—5,000 of which are insects?[i] In addition to unique flora and fauna you won’t find anywhere else, the Hawaiian islands also feature a culture that’s distinctively its own. Historians believe that the islands have been occupied by humans since about 400 C.E. The culture established by the people who originally made Hawaii their home still infuses the islands today. To help you settle into...

What makes a perfect beach day? Ask around, and you’ll likely get a bunch of different answers. Do you prefer wading in calm waters or the thrill of waves crashing at the shoreline? Would you rather a beach bursting with activity where your kids can run and play or a serene and quiet setting dominated by the sounds of the ocean?  Whatever your preferences, there’s one thing most everyone can agree on: sunny skies. Whether you enjoy them from under an umbrella or spread out on the sand so you can soak up every ray, the cheery rays of the sun make any beach day better.  The Kona coast of the Big Island is a great destination for beach-going. Due to the weather patterns...

Wailele is the Hawaiian word for waterfall. The literal translation—leaping (lele) water (wai)i—gives you a good sense for the majesty and ethereal beauty of these natural phenomena.  On the Big Island, you’ll find the majority of the island’s waterfalls on its eastern side. Hawaii’s tradewinds blow from the East and Northeast, which means that the damp, ocean air makes first landfall on the eastern coast of the Big Island. As it meets the slopes of the volcanoes that created the island, the air forms condensation and, eventually, rain. All this precipitation has made Hilo and its surrounding areas into a lush, verdant landscape, dotted by botanical gardens and, of course, waterfalls.ii  If you’re spending your time near Hilo and you’d like to see...

You’ll find the town of Hilo on the eastern coast of the Big Island of Hawaii, nestled in the South Hilo district.   Many people will tell you that Hilo is the rainiest city in the U.S.i—but that doesn’t tell the whole story.   In fact, Hilo sits in the “tropical rainforest” designation of the Köppen-Geiger Climate Classification System. In other words, there’s no dry season in Hilo.ii As a result, the landscape in the North and South Hilo districts is one of the most verdant on the island. Think waterfalls and plentiful plant life in vibrant shades of greens, pinks, reds, yellows, purples—almost every shade imaginable.   Additionally, Hilo holds the distinction of being the seat for the County of...