I love that I found you on here and all the insight . My Wife is a Regitered nurse and I work in media advertising. I think iHeart has a few stations in Hawaii but I have to check which island is the physical office . I also need to look up nurse pay range there. We both talked bout or fantasized more like it about living n working in Hawaii after a vacation we had. All your insights have definitely gave me a lot of realistic things to think about. I appreciate you
Aloha MJ! Thank you for your views and complimentary comments, much appreciated! Please feel free to call me directly anytime at: 808-937-1629. I'd love to talk story with you and help you find the information and resources that you need to make an educated decision. Look forward to hearing from you soon! 😎🤙
You've got some of the best information to duration videos on living in Kona in all of TH-cam! Thanks for making the time do upload and share your experience and knowledge. Two questions: 1) you briefly mention hunting your own food.... fishing was a no brainer, but are there areas on the big island where i can legally go out and bow hunt? I spent a lot of time in Florida and loved to bow hunt boar and deer, didn't even think about brining that passion with me to Kona. 2) When it comes to growing your own food, how harsh are the laws for owning goats / chickens? Do i need to be in a rural area to get away with it? Or can i live somewhat near a resort that i'd be working at and still have livestock? Seems like owning chickens and growing fruit is a no brainer here along with fishing.
We vacationed in Kona a week back & I agree there is an island time vs the main land. The time there was so much slower, that it felt like we were there for 2 weeks - not the actual 1 week. The good news is you really can just relax and enjoy paradise.
Aloha Lashonda! Happy to hear that you had a wonderful time here in Kona. Time really does slow down and it allows you to really relax and enjoy the moment. Mahalo nui for sharing your experience, and a hui hou! 😎🤙
I have a Kona-specific question: 'Downtown' Kona is pretty much along the coast. But a lot of people live upslope, between1300' to 1700' in elevation, which means a fairly dramatic difference in climate. Due to personal preferences, is there a cultural or ethnic difference between mauka and makai Kona?
Aloha D! That's a great question. I've always considered "downtown" Kona to mean Kailua-Kona, or, the coastline from the airport to the Keauhou Resort area. The Hawaiians used to speak about those with "clean feet" at the shoreline, and those with "mud between their toes", referring to those who lived up mauka. Whether or not this implies a cultural difference between those living at the different elevations I really don't know. Mahalo for the views and comments! 😎🤙
I did some organic farming on the Hamakua coast. Hawaii is different for sure, things are more expensive, and the islands will change the way that you live.
It's all relative. When we were there recently, we noticed a lot of the stuff in the grocery stores (depending on the store) was around the same price as it currently is in California
@@mikegrabowski7483 I was near Hilo, and your right food prices were not that bad, although vehicles, gas and lumber are more expensive, things like that. But California can be an expensive place to live as well.
And in many ways much more affordable Mike. That could be the attraction for Californians to own Second Homes and vacation rentals here on the Big Island. 😎🤙
@@livinginkonahawaii I was being sarcastic. It’s really my parents house. But we’re not looking to leave the island anytime soon. Our roots are deeply planted here.
Easy to grow your fruits and veggies in your back yard.
Thanks for the views and comments Mark! I've got a Starfruit tree, Avocados, Mangoes, and could easily grow much more. 😎🤙
I love that I found you on here and all the insight . My Wife is a Regitered nurse and I work in media advertising. I think iHeart has a few stations in Hawaii but I have to check which island is the physical office . I also need to look up nurse pay range there. We both talked bout or fantasized more like it about living n working in Hawaii after a vacation we had. All your insights have definitely gave me a lot of realistic things to think about. I appreciate you
Aloha MJ! Thank you for your views and complimentary comments, much appreciated! Please feel free to call me directly anytime at: 808-937-1629. I'd love to talk story with you and help you find the information and resources that you need to make an educated decision. Look forward to hearing from you soon! 😎🤙
Valuable infos to know 🙏THANK U so much & best wishes in 2023 🎉
Mahalo again Anita for the view and comment! 😃🤙
You've got some of the best information to duration videos on living in Kona in all of TH-cam! Thanks for making the time do upload and share your experience and knowledge. Two questions: 1) you briefly mention hunting your own food.... fishing was a no brainer, but are there areas on the big island where i can legally go out and bow hunt? I spent a lot of time in Florida and loved to bow hunt boar and deer, didn't even think about brining that passion with me to Kona. 2) When it comes to growing your own food, how harsh are the laws for owning goats / chickens? Do i need to be in a rural area to get away with it? Or can i live somewhat near a resort that i'd be working at and still have livestock? Seems like owning chickens and growing fruit is a no brainer here along with fishing.
We vacationed in Kona a week back & I agree there is an island time vs the main land. The time there was so much slower, that it felt like we were there for 2 weeks - not the actual 1 week.
The good news is you really can just relax and enjoy paradise.
Aloha Lashonda! Happy to hear that you had a wonderful time here in Kona. Time really does slow down and it allows you to really relax and enjoy the moment. Mahalo nui for sharing your experience, and a hui hou! 😎🤙
I’m thinking about it. But I’m very broke. If I could only get my Million Dollar House on Oahu sold!
I have a Kona-specific question: 'Downtown' Kona is pretty much along the coast. But a lot of people live upslope, between1300' to 1700' in elevation, which means a fairly dramatic difference in climate. Due to personal preferences, is there a cultural or ethnic difference between mauka and makai Kona?
Aloha D! That's a great question. I've always considered "downtown" Kona to mean Kailua-Kona, or, the coastline from the airport to the Keauhou Resort area. The Hawaiians used to speak about those with "clean feet" at the shoreline, and those with "mud between their toes", referring to those who lived up mauka. Whether or not this implies a cultural difference between those living at the different elevations I really don't know.
Mahalo for the views and comments! 😎🤙
I did some organic farming on the Hamakua coast. Hawaii is different for sure, things are more expensive, and the islands will change the way that you live.
Love the Hanakua Coast. What did you farm there James?
It's all relative. When we were there recently, we noticed a lot of the stuff in the grocery stores (depending on the store) was around the same price as it currently is in California
@@livinginkonahawaii I farmed bananas, tomatoes, and other vegetables on island Goode’s farm bed and breakfast in Papaikou near Hilo!
@@mikegrabowski7483 I was near Hilo, and your right food prices were not that bad, although vehicles, gas and lumber are more expensive, things like that. But California can be an expensive place to live as well.
@@jamesfoureight9879 gas was cheaper in Hawaii as well. But I'm glad people think Hawaii is expensive. Means less people will want to move there
It really isn't any more expensive than it is in California
And in many ways much more affordable Mike. That could be the attraction for Californians to own Second Homes and vacation rentals here on the Big Island. 😎🤙
This is great content, would love to move there. But am concerned about getting my pets there. Maybe you can make a video on that topic! Mahalo.
Mahalo! The "Moving to Kona Hawaii" series is in the works. Stay tuned! 😎🤙
I’m thinking about it. But I’m very broke. If I could only get my Million Dollar House on Oahu sold!
Do you have your Oahu home listed for sale now?
@@livinginkonahawaii I was being sarcastic. It’s really my parents house. But we’re not looking to leave the island anytime soon. Our roots are deeply planted here.
love the video. lucky my mother in law live in pahoa/hilo, so we've been able to see the way the local way 1st hand
Mahalo Marcos! Glad you liked the video and have had a chance to experience living in Hawaii. Aloooooha! 😎🤙