PROS AND CONS OF LIVING IN HAWAII 2016

I from Hawaii, born and raised. Hawaii has it's perks and it's nice for a slow and easy living...however I got bored with it and I wanted to leave but no mater how hard I tried, I always seem to find my way back home...I joined the Army to get away from Hawaii...guess where my first duty station was...Hawaii, f*ck me, right?

Been to Hawaii went snorkeling saw a turtle

this was fate. i was just looking up apartments in hawaii last night and i woke up and this was in my suggestions box. that's it. i'm moving lol. your eyes ARE SO GORGEOUS OMG

The thing that bothers me the most is the about people like this, who move to Hawaii. Military families included is the fact that no one bothers to talk about the Hawaiians. Our history and culture are being destroyed and looked over. These people from the mainland, Asia and the world love to talk about aloha. Thinking that watching Lilo and Stitch means they know the meaning. People want to live in 'paradise' so they move to a chain of islands with limited land. The true Hawaiians and natives of the land have always been pushed to the sidelines, with less access to better school. The Hawaiians have no way to own a home on their own lands because foreigners with more money or opportunities drive up the cost of living. Then once they get a Hawaii ID, they go on to talk about being 'kama'aina' a Hawaiian word meaning children of the land when they have no right to this title. They use this to get discounts at stores that offer a kama'aina discount. I am not oppose to foreigners who respect Hawaiian history and culture, who give back to Hawaii. I respect the tourist who come and visit, who explore and enjoy. I guess my point is that not enough people know Hawaiian history and how Hawaiians are still being affected today.

I don't think many who move here realize just how expensive it is to live/survive in Hawaii. Come here with lots of cash in the bank or the willingness to work 3 jobs. Sometimes both depending on the lifestyle you hope to live. You learn to do without many things you once thought were important. As long as you have a car, surfboards and a roof over your head, all is good. Oh wait, don't surf. Surfing sucks. Beware, there is a shortage of affordable rentals. The good ones never see craigslist. Nice video....

I actually just bought a one way ticket to Honolulu, dropped everything and bought the ticket, I suppose we will see how this turn out!

My mom was adopted when she was one, and her family moved her to Honolulu right after. She lived there until she was sixteen. It makes me really sad that it's so commercialized and touristy. Mom told me that even in the 60's, the culture was fading. Like the American Indians/Native Americans (depending on what you call the native mainlanders), they were kind of kicked out. Why did the Europeans do that? I'm not blaming all of you. But they took away so many people's homes to brag about how much land they owned. Sometimes I'm embarrassed by my own species. Is that wrong?

Loved living there. I did start to get a little claustrophobic being able to hit ocean in basically under hour in any direction but the beaches were out of this world. Beautiful place and will revisit someday.

Can't wait to visit Hawaii, looks so amazing! I love your video :)

born and raised in hawaii and i'd have to agree with everything she said! good honest opinion of pros and cons of living in hawaii!

I really enjoy this video, I think you really showcased the things that people need to know when they think about coming here and I love that you understand the 'aina and the people here so quickly.

I've always wanted to move to Hawaii but the price is definitely my biggest hurdle. I know one day I'll be able to live there 💕

I've never been to Hawaii, but I would love to go. I just picture myself teaching during the day, and going to get some amazing fruits and vegetables at the market after work. Enjoying the water on the weekend with my husband. 😊 My frenchie just sunbathing. 😎

They are kicking us out of our home :( Reality is that the kids here will have to move out of the state to make it in life. Its just sad to me because Oahu is home to me, but it shouldn't matter what the people want since the government will keep moving to kick the locals out of the islands.

Such a thorough video! And such beautiful bits of Hawaii shown at the end

This is one of my most loved video of Hawaii. Everything you've said and shown so true. You're great !

Yes I've lived here all my life and everything you have just said is so accurate!!!

I agree with you Waikiki isn't Hawaii people will always go to Oahu and say they didn't like it but I always ask them did you leave Honolulu and they will say no, you need to go out and explore the whole island because it has so much to offer

I don't think I've ever laid eyes on such a beautiful place and such a beautiful person <3 keep up the AMAZING videos gorgeous!

this is one of my new favorite channels! Ive always dreamt of living in hawaii <3 Looking forward to more of your videos ! :)