Which Hawaiian Island is Best for you?
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- If you're going to live in Hawaii, one of your most important decisions will be which island to move to and there is no simple answer. I give you 5 different things to think about to help you pick the best island for you.
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If your biggest problem is picking which Hawaiian Island to move to, then you've run out of things to worry about. You have won the game of life.
First world problems!
great comment, made me laugh.
5dd that was brilliant 🥰
Tis beautiful, indeed! You crack me up with your Christmas morning enthusiasm about Hawaii after all your years there! 😄 Enjoy!!
@@flex93312 Dope
Also I’m glad that even 30+ years later, you’re still in awe with the beautiful scenery
honestly I would be too.
Megan, that’s his job. To make things look good
My goal is to truthfully share my experiences. Whether or not I have a "job" is irrelevant.
They are beautiful islands indeed and worth a visit. However after living in the Canary Islands for a few years, psychologically in the end I felt trapped.
@@greengardengreen6666 if you feel trapped then why don't u just leave? then you won't feel trapped anymore, lol
Kona has a Costco, Target, Lowe’s, and Walmart.
Lots of Hippies and Vegans live in Hilo and Puna on the Big Island.
I approve of this message, I'm in hawaiian beaches and they're everywhere.
Lol I lived on Manalo street in the early 90s!
@@livehawaii Wow, I live on Manini one street down! 😆
That is just unbelievable!
Jennifer Mackall has He ever been in the Big Island?
You are right I was stationed on Oahu with people who hated being there. When I got of the plane my first day there I knew I was home. Hawaii is a feast for the senses.
I was at Schofield, I arrived in December 97. I remember I showed up in this open air airport in a sweat shirt and jeans and about died. My buddy was in full class A uniform, he was hurting too. I started stripping down to my shorts right in the airport lol.
@@armyretguy7365 LOL!!!
I met a guy stationed in Hawaii. He said that it was too beautiful for him. He found that boring.
@@peneljsmith Ha!!!! 🥴
I lived in Kaneohe as a kid and my wife was born in Honolulu. Lived on the mainland for 36 years. Moved back to the Islands 2 years ago. We chose Kailua-Kona. Kona has everything without being too big. Airport, Costco, restaurants, beaches, fishing, etc. Chose to be on the leeward side because we like the drier climate. Hilo side is too wet for us, although that's the greener side with the waterfalls. We can always drive to the Hilo side to get our waterfall fix. The B.I. has more climate zones on its 4000+ square miles than probably any other place on earth, everything from desert to snow. We used to vote weekly on whether or not we made the right decision to move here. We've stopped voting. If anybody wants variety, they should consider the island of Hawaii. Kailua-Kona was good enough for King Kamehameha I, and it's good enough for us.
Excellent recommendation! Thank you so much for writing all of that. Have you had any heavy vog days?
@Peter Kay Living in Hawaii I forgot to mention the diving! Vog was terrible once Fissure 8 opened up. Some people with respiratory problems actually moved off-island. As soon as Halema'uma'u finished draining then the hurricanes passed through in August, we've had nothing but great skies. Literally no vog. Some say it hasn't been this nice in Kailua-Kona since the 80's.
I love kona i go there every year for the canoe racing queen liliuokalani. Stay at uncle Billy hotel. My home is at hookena beach. HEAVEN ON EARTH!!! WILL BE GOING THERE THIS YEAR AGAIN FOR THE RACES. 2019. I miss home. Pure ALOHA lasvegas this weekend a gathering of our PEOPLE fun food and entertainment can't wait. Until then ALOOOOOOOOOOOHA !!!!!
PSB Nighthawk we are also thinking of moving to the big island in a couple of years. Thinking of Waikoloa or Kailua-Kona areas as Hilo is too wet. That said it’s much cheaper there.
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Been to all the islands several times, and the big island is by far my favorite. I've never held a place so dear as this loveable island. I hope to make it my home one day🌺
I wish everyone could live in such a healing paradise, Hawaii islands have always felt like they have the most healing energy
I love that you still love Hawaii this much after living there so long. What a gorgeous place
It’s really remarkable and totally true. I would have never thought that to be the case.
" If you're looking for beauty. It doesn't matter, it doesnt matter, they're all beautiful." -That guy 👦 in the video
The most important thing when going to Hawaii is to chill out !
There is a lot of hype surrounding Hawaii , I have been there several times and love the place , still , expectations run high , I find myself wanting the islands to perform for me , and my first day or two there are kinda edgy and I think , what’s the big deal , but that’s not what Hawaii is about , after a few days , the islands gently permeate my existence , and I realize , wow , I am back in Hawaii and it feels really cool.
There is no other state like it in the United States.
My advice , don’t go there expecting anything , don’t expect the islands to perform for you.
Don’t complain when you see a Walmart , an expressway , when the waves are not as big as you thought or the first Mai Tai is not as good as you thought it should be.
Just chill.
Let the islands find their way into you.
Before you know it , you will be home , back at that day job, feeling like you just woke up from a great dream.
Thinking , oh my god , I have to go back !
And you will.
PS I love all the islands , been to almost all of them ,could not decide which is best.
Winks
Lisa
Well said Lisa!
Ai Kinward,as a local on Oahu for my whole life, Those islands are inaccessible to most people. Kahoolawe was actually a nuclear bomb test site back in WW2 and Niihau is owned privately by the Robinson Family. Sorry to say but you can't go to those islands like "I'm gonna take a vacation on a privately owned island!" or "Lemme just chill on this radioactive island!" No. Only a dumb bitch would assume that. You can go to Lanai which is next to Maui. But no, a lot of people haven't been to Niihau and Kahoolawe. Also, it is clear you haven't learned/been to the Hawaiian islands at all my friend.
@Ai Kinward I know that. I do. But theoretically, like an average human with a low income. No. Sorry boo but it ain't possible unless the universe offers you a chance to go to those places. I still don't agree with you boo.
It's heart warming to know how much you love where you live!!!
i want that heartwarming feeling too bc i realize how depressed i get here in south MN. whether its summer months or especially in winter months. i hate being here. i need to be warm & comfortable. God willing i will get there where i can enjoy my life soon.
Do it!
@@anndavis2920 don’t wait! Tomorrow is never a guarantee
Great video, just the info I was looking for.
I love your videos - as a videographer/editor myself I'm curious about how you film these, and capture such clean audio even with the wind while driving. Impressive! I've visited Hawaii many times, each time felt like coming home - and I would be crying when I left. I have finally found a viable housing solution that will enable me to move to Oahu and I couldn't be more ecstatic. Now I just need to find a job....
As you mentioned in a previous video, I cannot wait to leave the Western value system behind, especially the "me first" attitude that is so prevalent here on the East Coast. I cannot wait to get rid of the majority of my possessions and live a simple life enjoying the beach, the mountains, and the company of others. I cannot wait to build an extended family and define myself by something other than work. This is my big chance to align my life to my values. Thank you for the resources in your videos and your website, it's a real service to those of us making the move.
Thanks for the kind words and I love reading about your aspirations! That's totally the right attitude! The video setup took me a while to figure out and I'm so happy for how it turned out! The mic has a wind screen and sits on my left shoulder and is out of view.
@@livehawaii who's controlling the camera?
No one! Check the links in the description to the Rylo camera
I’m glad you liked it!
@@livehawaii Thanks for sharing that Peter, in fact sharing tips like that make you even cooler.
Peter,
Thank you for another great video. I think I would be happy on any of the islands, but still planning on Kauai, at least for part of the year.
Your work is greatly appreciated,
Pete
Thanks for the kind words!
Great advice! We lived in Kahana from 2018 to 2019 and found your description of Maui to be accurate! Okay, I hit the like and subscribe button!
Oahu IS MY ISLAND! hands down no question about it, I loved it the moment I landed and spent two amazing weeks by myself and since I left I have done nothing but think about and plan how to get back to my REST OF MY LIFE home!
Make it happen!
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you have great advice in thwarting rash decisions. i wanna live there and will be looking for more tips. i appreciate this Peter.
I have to agree with you, Oahu is the best choice to consider in living out of those 4 major islands. Though I frequently visited Maui say more than 20 times, I still think Oahu has more to offer all around. Miliani almost in the center of the island is my pick to move to, it's got good school district for children to have decent education, short drive to outlet mall, Peril Harbor and beautiful Ko Olina. I'll move my family to Oahu one day when financially sound.
ThankYou / so much fun listen to you/
Very informative...
Love the enthusiasm!!! This video was super helpful. Just started my research :)
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My mom and I are planning a trip to Hawaii in March and this video helped so much!! You’re so fun to listen to and the filming is awesome! Liked and subscribed 👍🏻
I'm so glad you enjoyed the videos!
I'm originally from Western PA but moved to Oahu in 2009 to go to UH Manoa and earn my degree. I left in 2012 to work in Tokyo, Japan but after getting married here recently to my beautiful wife, I am looking to move back to Hawaii and wasn't sure which island would be best. After watching your video, I feel confident in choosing Oahu again. The drive you took really made me miss the island and reminded me how I initially felt when I fist moved there. So amazing. Also, thank you for the links. I will be signing up and am sure the resources will help! Liked and subscribed - keep up the great videos!
Thank you so much. Really appreciate it!
Lived on Oahu for many years..Mostly in the Kailua area...just recently moved back to upstate NY and miss home like crazy. This was a very informative segment..Can't say enough about the beauty of Hawaii.
Thank you for your video. Really informative, appreciate it.
You are welcome
Love your channel. I just returned on Friday from Oahu and spent a lot of time in the North shore. I am in love! I also think Maui is good for me too. I plan on moving over to one of the islands part time. This video was really helpful and I am gaining a good feel for the islands just by watching your videos. Thank you!
You are welcome!
I live on Big Island. Not a lot of jobs. Cheap real estate. Beautiful tropical jungle. Some shady characters though. Gotta be aware. You can avoid lava in your lavav zone.
Well said. A lot of mainland folks look at the real estate prices on Zillow and think it’s cheap and affordable. They don’t understand the other aspects of it. You do. Thanks.
@@livehawaii - exactly. They come, they buy, and then have buyers remorse. I attempt to tell people with children how bad are schools are here yet few listen once they get bit by the bug its like they have to come. Yet if I had children, I would either wait til they are out of school or just homes school them.
@@maggiemconnor send them to my channel now or the website as well.
I was there in ‘18 ....down town looks like an open air asylum with all the sketchy characters ...but to their credit they were pretty chill
This was so informative, thank you so much! Plan on making the move this spring fingers crossed
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Amazing views👍
Thanks for giving us a ride
Your welcome!
Watched the entire video. Very informative. Narrowing down where to retire next year and your enthusiasm about Oahu makes for some serious consideration.
I’m glad this helped
you are a hoot! love your concept of viewing the island on a scenic drive with your talk it is addictive..lol….great advice ….I knew my first day in Hawaii in 1990 this was home...I have been back multiple times and every single time I leave I cry like a baby and I am not a cry baby at all...I am just so sad to leave...I am now 55 and plan to sell my café and home and make the move....I am in small town in Pennsylvania nestled in the mountainside along rivers lakes and streams..the terrain here is stunning but Hawaii calls...I believe renting a place for a few months in the area I like..Kona..is my best bet...I will need employment so I will need to feel out that aspect...if I was younger I would probably lean towards Oahu due to employment and social reasons...thanks so much for your energizing drive...I have watched a few and love them...I do have a question...maybe you have done this already but have you compiled a segment with mainlanders and their experience moving to island?
Thanks for the kind words! Great idea on the recent movers to Hawaii!
Peter Kay is right about Kona being a small town (and far from everywhere), but we do have good shopping...Macy's, Pier 1, Safeway, Costco, Ross, Target, Wal Mart (a K-mart just closed). We also have several climate zones in the vicinity - up Hualalai at 3,500 feet you may need a fireplace, and the Kona coffee district is comfortably cool and wetter than in town. North of town is dry almost all year.
I love these videos of Oahu. Oahu and Kauai are the most beautiful islands for jagged mountains and sandy beaches! The Big Island has diversity and you can travel for hours in some places without seeing another human being.
We should do a go fund me page and do a video together in Kona in a convertible
love the video! my band and i would love to move to hawaii next winter this was very helpful!
Thank you Peter for giving us your verbal tour of Hawaii islands.
I just turned 20 and I’m moving to Maui in 4 days! Love the videos!
That's how old I was when I first touched down at Maui!
If you don’t mind me asking what do you do for your job?
Software developer
I just want to say thank you for taking the time to film beautiful Oahu! I love the beauty of the mountains so much.
I live on Maui and I have not physically been to any of the other islands. TH-cam is where I view the others. I chose Maui because it's more like where I used to live in California. You are right on about choosing a place close to what you are used to. Oahu would have been too big a stretch for me.
The only complaint I have is the lack of and a variety of restaurants!
Thank you for taking the time to put out such a beautiful comment. Maui No Ka Oi !
Thank you for making this!!
You're welcome!
love your videos Thank you for sharing
Glad you like them!
I respect how much this man clearly LOVES hawaii.
Thank you! Yes, I do!
Thanks! It's definitely Oahu. I want to be able to walk to the local supermarket, etc., or a short bus ride to church, the beach, etc. I want to be in a place where there's ample opportunity to connect with others. I'd like to be able to use my Japanese language often. I will be "retired", so I will volunteer, possibly get a job. When family comes to visit, I want places to eat to be walking distance. It definitely has to be an ethnically, etc. mixed area.
Thanks for the primer for Hawaii, loved it since I first went there TAD in the USCG.
Love the format/Great video!!
Thank you!
Love yr touring...knew Hawaii from working for Hyatt Regency SF and Corp!
Lovely footage of our beautiful island of Oahu!
Thank you!
Great video! I just got back from the Big Island and finally understand the term “Heaven on Earth”
Hawai’i is definitely on my retirement radar.
The biggest impact to me was the people. They are all so gratuitous that main landers appreciate the land and culture. I met people from Kauai and Oahu as well and they too were so friendly and positive.
Your drive was breathtaking, MAHALO!
Glad you liked it! It’s all about respecting the people and their culture and their values. That’s the secret.
I have been to the big island 2 1/2 years ago for 1 month and loved it. I'm finally in Oahu and need to determine if I can stay permanently.
I think women, particularly attractive young women are treated better than others. I'm not sure if you fall into that category, ut I've heard quite a few stories over the years of mainlanders being treated like trash mentally and physically. I hope that all visitors are treated as well as long as they respect the islands on their visit.
I’m so glad I came across your channel. I definitely subscribed so I can do all the required research into moving. My wife’s family is from Hawaii and still has some relatives there. I have never been but it’s been pulling on me really strong for some time now and that’s my wife’s dream to be living there. I grew up in California, moved to Tennessee for 5 years in my early teens, back to Cali for about 10 years and now we’re in Spokane, wa for the past 10 years. It feels like we live on an island here with not much to do. We’ve came to despise it due to the horrible long winters. We want to go back home but we’re never fully satisfied there either. I’ve been in construction for about 20 years and mostly plumbing, but I know all other aspects of construction as well so god willing I can find a decent job to sustain my family and I. We don’t need much other than a place over our head and a peaceful, healthy and happy life and we truly feel like Hawaii could be the place that will give us the at home feeling. 🙏🏼
Follow the link in the description to her to find a job. Follow that and you’ll be fine. You have a huge advantage that your wife has family here
Incredible! Thanks for such a informative video :)
You're welcome!
Great video. Love the drive. Left Oahu in the mid 80's. Always regret it.
Go back! :)
I was born and raised in Hawaii. I've got mixed feelings about it. Growing up being bullied for being Hapa really messed up my mental state, but I guess being picked on, beat up, and treated like garbage from 5 years old until I turned 16 will do that.
I miss a lot about home. But I'm still trying to fix the issues I have as a result of my childhood, and even a lot of my adult life. If you hold eye contact with somebody for more than 2 seconds their egos are hurt and think it is a challenge for a fight.
My advice for people who want to move to Hawaii is this: Be very VERY wealthy, live where the locals are minimal. Or at least where the locals who exist are somewhat well to do. You'll get less harassment that way. And do not make eye contact with random locals (male or female) that you don't know.
I can't really convey through TH-cam how it was, people are always shocked when I tell them what it was like.
I’m so sorry to hear what you went through. People have a hard time believing it’s true, but it most certainly is for some people, as it is in your case.
@@livehawaii yeah, it is a hard thing to deal with. My family is still there and they seem offended and sad that I told them I'd never move back. They ask why and I tell them that I would never put my kids through that. Especially my son who is severely autistic.
I've never experienced bullying, or flat out hate towards people as bad as I've experienced back home. There is no justice for it either.
My family never had to deal with it, mom is very dark skinned (black almost) and never had issues being a Pacific islander. My dad is white but nobody ever messed with him because he's a giant. My brother is also a giant, and looks like a samoan or large Pacific islander. My sister is also big boned and looks like a local and dark skinned like my brother. Me... 5 feet 7 inches tall, very tiny body and skinny. I have a "friendly" face and timid. Also, the whitest of the group. From kindergarten to sophomore year in high school was me getting messed with. I tried to fight back against a bully and got smashed. Guy was 6 feet 2 and felt like he just needed to beat me up. He wasn't the only one. It stopped when I was a junior in high school because I got a little bigger, and I guess people got bored with it.
I felt weak and hopeless. When I moved to Oahu from Big Island it I found that people where still assholes. Same mentality of "eyeing you up" and them getting an ego boost when your look away.
Just pumping gas and minding my own business and you got people just staring you, waiting to get a response so they can puff up their chest and say shit like "Ho, fakkah, you eyeing me up? Fakkah like scrap hah?"
Yet Hawaii is my home. I don't know any other place as my home and it sucks. But that's my reality. I never really let my family know how it has messed me up. I'm 37 now and I still deal with issues.
I live in the mainland now, and have never been treated better for the most part. Aside from being called "black boy" by two different white people, which I just laughed at because in Hawaii I'm not fucking dark enough, and here some inbred jed backwoods racist think I'm not white enough. Pretty funny.
Jeez... sorry... I just vented my life on your thread.
Anyway, your video randomly came up on my feed, and all my shit came out. I do enjoy watching the scenery in your videos. Not all my time there was awful, just most of it, and I have some great memories of me being there with my close friends. I just can't recommend ever to move there. God bless.
I’m truly so honored that you took the time to share such personal hurt here. I’m really glad you did. I hope in some small way it has given you a chance to release some of the hurt. I pray for your speedy and full recovery.
I know exactly how you felt! I moved to Wahiwa on Oahu because my dad was in the military. I was 11 years old and so excited to be there at first. We lived there 7 years and they were the worst years of my life! I was bullied constantly, and feared for my life! The only reason being I was a haloe. The principal would keep me in his office at school to keep me safer sometimes! I lived there in the middle sixties to early seventies. I too have had mental issues because of all the abuse I suffered! It would be hard for others to believe how horrible some of the things I went through like kill Haloe Day on the last day of school each year! My parents picked me up from school on that day each year! I was a young girl but the local girls had gangs in school and I had to keep my head down and not look at at these locals or they would start harassing me. It was two years after coming back to the mainland before I could look up at people again.I was psychologically scarred!
I’m so sorry to hear that and can only imagine how horrible it was
I LOVE these driving around videos... puts me right back there cruising around in my MGB convertible in 1985! Also did lots of trips around the island on my motorbike. Thanks for this Peter... need this!
Glad you like it!
Great video !! Tips while also virtually exploring the island.. amazing
Glad you like!
18:28 absolutely breathtaking. I'd love to visit Hawaii someday.
It’s one of the most beautiful drives on the island for sure
Oahu. It just feels like home.
It *is* home for me. There's no real choice. All my memories are there.
Yes!
Thanks for the new video. Really enjoy them. I love Hawaii. Lived on Oahu for 6 years while in the navy during 70’s and early 80’s. Should of never left. Been back several times on vacation. Maybe one day I’ll move there again.
Glad you enjoyed them!
I moved back to Calif after living on Oahu for 5 yrs and I loooove watching you drive around- it makes me feel at home. Im thinking of moving back:) I love Maui for the quiet, Mother's arms type feel, but you are right..more opportunities in Oahu.
I’ve been having this feeling of wanting change and wanting to take a big step in moving out to someplace and of course I’ve chosen Hawaii, I’m used to a big city and fast traveling so I think Oahu would be the best for me. But at the same time I’m still really young so hopefully in my mid 20s I can make this step to live in the aloha state. Great video!
I’m glad you like it! I came here when I was in my early 20s as well
Wow, a beautiful place to be where I have just received a letter of acceptance from the University of Hawaii at Manoa. What the nice place I will be going!
Congratulations! I’ve got a ton of connections there.
@@livehawaii Great, please let me link up with you.
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This was super helpful!! Thank you!
I'm glad!
This was sooo helpful
My husband is stationed in Oahu and I’m moving there in a week, so excited I love watching your videos.
Excellent. Please sign up at the link to my newsletter, and keep me posted. I am curious as to how the military helps people that come to Hawaii transition to island life
New video request: what is it like to raise a family in Hawaii?
Click on the link in the description and submit your question. It's a really good one!
Well, if you and your kids are as white as you look, then there is a very good chance of you and your whole family being bullied.
Expensive AF. Most people I know start talking about moving somewhere that land is cheap once they have more than one kid. Keep in mind these people are making about $90k and probably have a spouse that works and makes near as much too. Texas and Arizona are states that enter the conversation. Housing is by far the largest and most difficult to lower expense. Between the cost of a 2 or three bedroom and a $1000 Costco grocery bill monthly (for two) you had better have a good job and really get your enjoyment out of the beach and life in Hawaii.
Sean Couch it’s great. My three hated having to leave. We talk about going back every single day. We will some day.
I did make a video on how your family on the mainland might get affected. It’s not exactly what you wanted, but it might help.
Peter, I agree with you regarding the views... we have only been on Maui for three months now, and we marvel EVERYDAY of the same views, whether mauka or makai!!! Your video just confirmed that we did make the right choice for sure! Mahalo!
Awesome! I'm so glad!
I like how the weather forcast would show a day like this as "cloudy" without showing any sunshine.
Molokai sounds so sweet to the ear. It's got to be good.
I lived on Oahu in the mid 1950's and again from 1959 to 1961 while my dad was in the Navy. Came back to visit many times between then and 2019. My wife and I have been to all of the five main islands. In 2016 we purchased a condo on Molokai. We still lived in Utah until buying a house on Molokai in 2019. While there are no Costco's, WalMart's, Target stores, Home Depot's and Lowes stores on Molokai, this wonderful island is perfect for my wife and I. I'll be seventy-three this month (March 2021). I have absolutely no desire to move back to the Mainland, and I've been to all fifty states and have lived from Maine to Florida and New York to California. Plus Hawaii, of course! The best thing about Hawaii, and, in my opinion this applies to all of the five major islands, are the people of Hawaii. The Aloha Spirit is alive and well here. Even in downtown, rush-hour traffic in the Waikiki Beach area of Oahu.
Well said!
@@livehawaii Mahalo!
I’m a Canadian and have visited Oahu 7 times and love it there, I want to go back soon..I wish it was easy for Canadians to move because that would be my dream to move there
Great video. I lived on Oahu while a kid and loved it... to the point I'm thinking about returning. I've never forgotten driving through the Pali tunnel and seeing Kailua/Kaneohe for the first time. Glad to see you still love Hawaii as much as you obviously do.
Once Hawaii is in your heart, it never leaves
Love the North Shore- great video and info - thank you!
You are welcome!
Nice beautiful drive and good information. A point to clarify is Kona and not Hilo has the Costco.
Thank you. I thought that Hilo also had a Cosco. I appreciate the clarification.
I lived in Hawaii at a young age and moved to California. I'm a single mother and looking to get back to my original home to raise my children and blessed them to Experience the amazing islands of Hawaii like I did. Thk u so much for this video I really enjoyed this and it means so much to me and motivated me more I felt right at home all over again, thk u.
You're welcome! Watch the other ones and you'll get more homesick!
This was incredible! Thank you.
You're welcome!
Great video...Love your enthusiasm
Thanks for the kind words
I’m in the middle of the Arizona desert... so I guess the Kona side is for me - moon landscapes 😁
If the vog doesn't affect you...
Sasha DeKasha 😊 nothing would ever bother me there 😍 I love the Big Island 😍 BTW, I’m binge watching you videos right now - I love the information. I’m trying to make the move - my family is all the way in Bulgaria anyway... So, I’m working on convincing the husband 🤞 Thank you for your videos 🤙🏼
Lol good luck! Watch the one about family.
Peter Kay Living in Hawaii I did 😁 Roles are reversed in my case 🤷🏻♀️🤙🏼
Lol that happens from time to time!
Hi Peter, Aloha and thanks for the great videos!
I'm considering moving to Oahu/Waikiki and driving Lyft/Uber for a living. I'm from Seattle WA. and drive Lyft now and enjoy it very much. I would like to give it a try for a few years (2 - 3) in Waikiki and see what happens, if it fails I can always move back to Seattle. I would plan on renting a studio/one bedroom one bath with parking for my Lyft vehicle. Please let me know your thoughts.
I'll be vacationing in Kauai next week if you would like to meet up. Otherwise I would love to meet you in Waikiki later in the year and discuss apartment shopping. I've been looking online and found several affordable candidates already. I'm planning on 2019-ish for the move. Downsizing everything here in Seattle is going to take some time for sure.
Thanks much
--TW
Very interesting! Never thought about that approach and seems like a great experiment. Keep me posted! You can message me through either the TH-cam channel or the website via the contact form
I really loved going on the drive with you! I'm toying with the idea of moving to Hawaii after finding a job to move to. This drive and your talk was exactly what I wanted and needed!
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I love Oahu. I've been to Kauai, Maui and the big island. I lived in Kaneohe as a kid in the mid 80's. Every time I go back I don't want to leave. I visited Oahu in February just before the quarantine and it's still such an amazing place.
The beauty is timeless
I personally like Kihei because the beaches their are amazing. Perfect for body boarding!
I've been living on Maui for 2 years now 💯
Wow how do you like it?
Billion, how is it there. Trying to consider Kailua, Oahu and Maui. Coming from Ga with the kids 🤗
@@Natur3girl it's really nice and laid-back, I moved here for peace.
@@sheenaboyd3755 Maui is more laid-back, it feels like a place you would want to settle. Oahu is a big city on an island lol it's more fast-paced, kind of reminds me of NYC
I’m so glad I found your account! Subscribed! I plan to move to Oahu as soon as my business is solid (I can work from home). I feel so called by the Islands, the beauty, the weather, the ocean, the culture...I feel like I was meant to be there! I need sunshine or I’m not a happy person.
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Peter Kay Living in Hawaii already done! I’m following you on Facebook too! 😊
Great vid! This was a soundly laid out synopsis. And, I agree w/others--ur deep passion of where u've chosen to hunker down--is so engaging; that vibe, rubs off as well. It seems I'd be happiest in Oahu (yet, enjoy frequenting Kauai [&, probably Maui], as feasibly often as well). Thank u for this, Peter!
PS. Here's why\how I came to my working conclusion. I'm looking for a place, to live a: Chill, part time USDA Organic Healthy Keto;\part Functional Vegetarian Lifestyle (w/things for physically active fun). Plus, not to crowded dinning\shopping\&, musical areas of ambiance. Tho', I'd need some internet for work.
I’m glad this video helped and thanks for the kind words!
HUD: $93,000 now considered ‘low income’ on Oahu...
Ask yourself how many of you can really afford to live in Hawaii?
I have videos on that topic.
me cuz... well... I LIVE THERE
My friend left the hell that is LA 2 years ago, went from making roughly 65k to 35k in Hawaii and she loves it.
absolutely. See my other video about Hawaii can you afford it and is it worth it, I talk about the difference between having a materialistic and a spiritualistic lifestyle
Another terrific video. I think it focuses on #2. Internet/Social media. That has become a major part of most of our lives. So that immediately says O'ahu/Maui. As you mentioned. Even if it's not about money making conveniences. And you DO want the same modern conveniences you had. If owning a Porsche or Mercedes is important...then it's O'ahu. :) As there is is only 1 Porsche dealer in Hawaii. 1 Ferrari dealer....etc. All on O'ahu. And even if you buy a Porsche 911 and bring it to Maui...I don't think there are any servicing shops. So basically if you choose Maui you'd need to buy a vehicle with a dealership on the island. :)
Informative. To the point.
Zuckerberg isn't liked in Hawaii heh. Too greedy. He's a "brash haolee" :) So much positive press about him and his wife Pricilla Chan on the mainland.
Never thought about the Porsche dealer but good point!
Ty!!! You rock!5 this helped bugtime! No one thought to do this! You broke it down perfectly! 💖💖💖🌈🙏🤙🤔
I’m glad it helped
Thanks again great road trip down memory lane.
Maui💕💕🤙🏼
Do you like the trees and mountains?
Love them!
@@livehawaii
We know!
Lol!!
Love this video! Great info!!!
You're welcome!
Great video, spot on 🤙🏻
We’re actually visiting our two sons who live on the big island, one in Puna and the other on a ranch in Pepeekeo near Hilo. He lived on Kauai for 3 years. My wife’s sister also lived on Maui for 9 years. Your summary is completely on target. Just an FYI... plenty of hippies in Pahoa/Puna too; just swing by Uncle Robert’s. Anyone considering a move to the islands should heed your advice. Keep up the good work. Aloha
Thank you Mike for the kind words. Really appreciate it.
I'm planning on moving there I want to live by the beach and want a change in my life coming from NY I'm done with snow and I love traveling to Asia so it works
After watching this clip, I use to think Maui was for me, but I think Oahu fits me better, good job, ys I need your help moving there, at 67 years time is very important to me, so I need to get going, thanks
Glad this helped!
Aloha Paul. I saw your other comment and deleted it because you posted your phone number. My first recommendation is that you go to my website, subscribe to the newsletter, and go through the content starting with the editors picks. I send it neutered newsletters each week that you can easily reply to. That's a start
O.K. Peter I'll try to do that, I'm not very good with all this computer, but I'm trying, thank's@@livehawaii
It's either use the web site or contract my services on a paid basis
Great educational video. Thank you.
You're welcome!
Awesome video! I love Hawaii! I’ve been to Oahu and Maui...both were awesome for different reasons.
Glad you like it. I love Hawaii too!
"We are taking one of the best secret drives one the island of Oahu, and I'm not gonna tell you where it is."
This disappointed me immensely.
If I told you, it wouldn’t be a secret anymore, would it?
@ Pono Kunitomo - Pono your an absolute fool.
Some people just looking for something to hate. Can't help them
Pono Kunitomo Petah the skeeezah 😂 hahaha yessah
Secret drive, eh? 😜
If you’re familiarized w/the mountains, you can see 👀
twin peaks!
Mountains on the left, he’s heading north.
So I’d say... the old road! 👍👏🏻
Auloa Rd. Is cool, too.
Fruit are just every where
Passion fruit, mango, everything grows wild.
You are having wayyy too much fun😂🤣😂. I’m jealous! These videos are def helpful when looking into buying real estates ( looking into condo living for myself) in Hawaii. It’s cold and rainy here. ....Snow season is coming real fast 🥴
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Have you ever watched Steve Martin in "The Jerk" ? Well, that's me. "All I need is my chair...and my dog..."
You're so funny talking about picking just the right place. It's Hawaii ! I think I could live in a pup tent and be happy in Hawaii.
Many people have that same fantasy.
LOL. I know I'm exaggerating but not by much.
1;46 into this and I am motion sick as all hell.
Lol guess it’s a little too virtual
Lived on both Oahu and Maui. Moved to Oahu (Waikiki) in 1986 and stayed 4 years until a job transfer took us to Maui. I was upset at first but after about 6 months I embraced it. When I was on Oahu I was single, young and partying. “The Wave” was my favorite and of course, Mooses for Long Island iced tea! My first keiki (child) was born 1 month after moving to Maui. It worked out for the best. Pace is much slower here and easy to raise a family. Most of my friends on Oahu sent their keiki to private schools. We looked at Seabury Hall, waaay too much $$$. Both of my children went 12 years public and went on to very good colleges on the mainland. Now when I visit Oahu, it’s overwhelming!! I do love the restaurants and shopping. I heard they closed Mekongs Thai on Beretania.... bumma!
.....haven’t been to Kauai since 1982. The big island is pretty cool and Lanai....used to go over on the ferry for lunch at The Lodge but haven’t been there since Larry Ellison bought it. Some really good people from there. Never been to Molokai.....feels like I can touch it when I drive over to kapalua/honolua bay🌺
Love the story! Mahalo Nui for sharing! I came here at about the same time. Moose’s! I lived right next to the Wave!
Yes, great info! ...that interior reminds me of my old Porsche. Kauai is my choice as a former hippie-now healer. I was there to get my 2nd Degree Reiki attunement and loved its isolation.
Oahu's by far the most populated island and it still has huge, huge areas that are just empty. There were more people living in them 200 years ago than now.
alex carter Really?
No.
I want to live in Hawaii but I can’t afford it 😬😢 But I’m still aiming to live there someday thinking about applying a nurse job in military 🤔😊😊
Hawaii has a very large military community
Aloha Peter! Thanks for your videos! Great content!
My son is in the Navy and has invited me to move there with him next year when he gets his new orders! I will be sending you my resume once I get there!
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What a genius! One day I will be like you! Thanks for sharing!
Thanks for the kind words! Enjoy the channel!
Don't move here!!!! It's terrible.....ok ok i lied.....