Not a postcard. Not a pipe dream. Just the truth.

This isn’t a book about how to ship your furniture to Hawai‘i or find a moving company.
It’s about something bigger: deciding if life on the Big Island is really for you.

Moving to Big Island Hawai‘i: Life on the East Side offers practical insight, personal stories, and straight-up advice for people thinking about leaving the mainland behind and starting fresh. If you're drawn to slower days, meaningful work, and the wild, untamed beauty of Hawai‘i Island’s east side, this book will help you think it through—clearly and honestly.

From the cool, misty hills of Waimea to the local rhythms of Hilo and the raw volcanic landscape of Volcano national park, this guide covers what it’s really like to live here. You’ll learn about:

• Fitting into the local community with respect and awareness
• Renting, building, or buying a home on a budget
• The realities (and rewards) of off-grid living and homesteading
• What to expect from island life—from cost to culture

Whether you're just curious or already packing your bags, this is the book you need before you move. No sugarcoating. No sales pitch. Just the real story of what it means to live on the Big Island’s east side—and why so many people who do can’t imagine living anywhere else.