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

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....

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.

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?

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!

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

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.

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.

mega geiles video und voll informativ 😍 hört sich voll schön an, auf hawaii zu leben 😩❤

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

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. 😎

I'm so glad you made this video! It will definitely help me make my decision if it is worth it to think about going to university there!

Nice video! You went right past my house while filming the segment in Hawaii Kai harbor... Love it here! :-)

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!

take me to Hawaiiiiiiiii!!!!

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

You go girl, always love your videos :)

It was interesting to see/hear this perspective! xxx

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

I love your editing! So good

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 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 believe this was a great video for her perspective. I don't think she was trying to fight our battle for Hawaiian rights for this video. It isn't just transplants that make traffic difficult. We have to take some responsibility for allowing our land to be bought up by outsiders, allowing our aina to be overdeveloped, etc.. We can't continue to blame "others". Having Hawaiian blood and most of my ohana still lives on island and half have never left.. I say this was a fair assessment of Da Bus and traffic not to mention the cost. Good and fair video.

Great and insightful video! Hawaii looks like a really cool place. Loved it. Keep up the good work, I subbed!

this is one of my new favorite channels! Ive always dreamt of living in hawaii

I went to Maui and Oahu and I loved them both

I must go to Hawaii!!

Thanks for sharing your experience with us! What's the name of the song at the end? Shazam and SoundHound don't recognize it, and I absolutely love it! :)

I don't think I've ever laid eyes on such a beautiful place and such a beautiful person

My girlfriend and I just came back from shooting in Hawaiʻi and we loved that they respect the environment so much, like no plastic bags, lots of electric cars, clean beaches, fines for smoking etc. And we actually took the bus pretty often but we thought it was okay! It took us to the most beautiful places in Hawaiʻi Kai and up to Kailua, and a friend took us to the North Shore in his car :) It just takes ages!! You should try the bus on Maui, the system only covers a small part of the island and the stops are miles apart (and again, super slow). Still Hawaiʻi is one of our favourite places :)

I was born and raised on the big island :)

Great video :) Love from the Bigisland

Just posted my vlog from Maui! Can't wait to go back to Hawaii

but the bus system is rated the top in the country.... and is one the largest / reaches every area of the island... and hits every stop every half hour....

Went to Hawaii for the 1st time last week and I fell in love 😩 I've heard the negatives from the locals. One that I kept getting was the "high rent" and being that I'm from NYC this is norm, I didn't see much of a difference

I just stumbled across this video and I love you already! I'm definitely going to sub! You gorgeous btw 😍 x

Just dropped bye love your channel ❤️❤️❤️

It's expensive to live in Hawaii because EVERYTHING has to be imported, not because it's popular. Lol.

schönes video! ❤

Wonderful, thank you !

Nice upload:) thanks for sharing:)

where is this woman from? she has a very small french accent behind her American one

Hawai'i is too over populated and very over priced. people should really save themselves.

Hey, I found your channel because you commented on one of my videos and I love your videos! They are so pretty and I wish I could live where you live :P

I love your videos!

I live in Hawaii and I've been living in Hawaii for a year

how did you end up living in Hawaii? :) loved your Video!

We were in Hawaii and after 3 years we were so ready to Leave I'm so happy to be back in the mainland

Nice job, Thanks for sharing !

I would love to visit Hawaii again, I dont have much memory of being there. My childhood memories have gone a little muddled for some reason lol. My grandpa was a cop in Oahu, and he loved it there, I like the PNW though... It can be a little cold, but it is gorgeous.

wow this video somehow was in my recommended thingy and I was so confused cause I knew that I know it/you and then I click it and it has over 206000 views! Wow! Als If you realise, i've commented 10 month ago lol

Love the outro music! I want to visit Hawaii :D

I'm born and raised in Hawaii and I love it sooooo much! And I totally agree youuu!!!!!!

How about college in Hawaii? Its at the top of my list to go to

On the main island the bus is great! Waikiki is so much cheaper than Maui!

I'm visiting Hawaii for the first time from California :) Going to explore it like the locals. Been hearing so much about Hawaii from friends who had families there. Excited. Thanks for the video.

well done; wish more visitors were like you

my island :)

Go to maui, north shore. Thats where its at.

your friend went to chile?? thats awesome!! I'm from there :)

Beautiful! Thank you for sharing. I thought there were roadside fruit markets that were less expensive than the stores. Have you found these, or are they only in certain areas/islands?

Why not go for a way cheaper and equally (dare I say even more) magical option like Bali or Thailand? Or Philippines?

used to live there for 10 years 😪😭

Yes, I agree! Hawaii's beach is truly relaxing and the best. :)

Awesome video! Thank you for posting it! My husband and I are thinking of asking for orders there in a couple of years - and we looked at some homes near the beach you're at in the video! It's so beautiful! What camera are you using to take all these shots?

Good video...and you are right, its not all great in paradise. Its a great place though. One advantage of the Philippines and Mexico...tropical and CHEAP.

I've visited twice and if I never go back that's fine. It IS too expensive, I was in the navy so I've seen enough water for my lifetime, Hawaii I will take a pass.

Love this video! OMG where is your gold ring from

Your ring is amazingggg 😭😭😭😭

I live in Hawaii but this lady is right in this video

Do they have Trader Joes in Hawaii?

Was I your 5,000th subscriber! If so that's soooo cool haha

Love her ring . its like a wave!😍

We're over populated, tourists need to stop living here smh

DOLE PINEAPPLE ICE CREAM

Honesty, I want to live by the ocean so much. Now I want to even more! Great video!

Love this channel

If you're really pretty and come from a rich family, then the pros are all you have.

Oh how lucky to be rich and white

I remember being in Hawai'i 30 years ago, visiting friends who are native Hawaiians, and sitting on an inter-island flight with a married couple who would have been my parents' age. We spent the entire flight from the Big Island to Kauai'i discussing the pros and cons of living in Hawai'i after they had retired from Michigan (I was trying to decide if I would pick up my career and relocate to The Islands for the lifestyle and proximity to friends). The end of the discussion was that my flight companions had decided to move back to the Mainland, the final determining factor was that in order to go anywhere it was necessary for them to get on an airplane! I have since continued to return to The Islands many times, and one thing that has not changed has been the sheer number of Hawaiian residents who still get on a plane with you on O'ahu with their bags of groceries - and if you take the time to ask, you find it's a regular trip to buy food items, clothing, etc., you still cannot buy on Kauai'i, Molokai'i, and especially Lanai'i. I still visit my friends regularly, even though it's a 10 to 12 hour flight, but that conversation 30 years ago put an end to my plans of retiring to The Islands.

Wow look likes so much fun in Hawaii !

You living on the wrong Island!!!!!Oahu is out of touch with Hawaii!!!!!

Con: Gun laws SUCK! way too liberal on that issue.

Very cool. Thanks for sharing! Love the comment about the bus system especially when it's supposed to be one of the best in the country. Europe is way ahead in public transportation for sure.

Come to Kauai, that's where I live. I'd recommend the Lihue Marriott as it is very nice place to stay, it's well kept, and it's very close to the airport. Lots of great beaches and hikes, great place to live.

Moving there in 1.5 yrs... thanks for the info, it helps :)

love this video! I absolutely love Hawaii, but do agree with the cons

Beautiful place! I miss it terribly. The ocean is so warm. What is the name of the song at the end please? Thanx, dave

I love your ring!!!

It's soooo beautiful!!

really turning into a big fan here

Wow its gorgeous! I live in Thailand, and the time difference is a killer too, im from Scotland and its hard to speak to family back home

great video. I love ur accent. I'm moving to Kaneohe from Cali on the 9th. Can't wait. hope to maybe meet you one day along waimanalo beach. I love that beach the sand is so soft 🙄

Just beautiful!! ❤️

What's the music at 6:54??? Thanks for the video, this is good :)

I live in North Shore Oahu

I loved this video! I'm still pretty young and videos like yours inspire me to do just what I want to do. Already dreaming of the future and the many paths I can take. Oh and btw: where is your wave-ring from, it's so pretty! X Rika