Thank you so much for your great videos! I’ve lived on O’ahu fpr 22 years, and have gotten so swept up into work that I totally take for granted the paradise in which we live. Your videos give me a refreshing perspective and make me want to go exploring all over again.
@@HelloFromHawaii is the police force strong there? I have people following me from my past trying to bother me with working I was laid-off and denied employment in the states. It's bad when u live in the states and people who are very arrogant messing your life up
@@HelloFromHawaii when comparing Los Angeles with Honolulu are there a lot of similarities? I am currently single also it's not good to be single in certain American states without people forcing marriage on u
Awesome video! I lived in Honolulu for 40 years, but couldn’t afford to retire there, so I moved to Tucson. I get to come visit family as often as I want though. Yay! Spam and rice! Yum.
One time when I was a kid on schofield we saw snow falling and frost on the grass right before sunrise. The snow never made it to the ground, but we could catch a few in the air. That may have been 1976 or 1977. There were some winter mornings when we used our stove to warm up a cold kitchen, too.
There was a weird cold snap around that time.... I remember it, we kids were amazed. I got out this big sweater I had in my closet for some reason, and it was my best friend. I can believe a little sleet falling in Wahiawa during that, for sure. I also remember when I was much younger, some small hail in Hawaii Kai.
Hey, good video. On the cost, it can vary soo much. We just got home from a 9 day trip last week. I try to track what we spend on vacation pretty closely (so I can have an idea what we will spend next time). Our average seems to be about $375 a day, but we stay in nice hotels and don't skimp on dinners. Our Oahu trip was $545 per day, but we took our granddaughter, so we spent way more than normal on experiences (Polynesian Cultural Center, Dolphin Experience, Dole Plantation, etc. and bought the overpriced pictures everywhere). And from what I understand, where we paid $45 a day for a rental car, right now it's between $300 to $700 a day, yep a day - for a rental car. But the crowds were low, especially on the North Shore.
I love watching you and your wife’s videos! We had a trip planned in May of 2020 and are excited to finally be able to visit this May (2023). You have given us so much information but I must tell you, we are from the Midwest and our tap water here in St Louis, MO is great 😂
I dont have costco membership because there are none close to me. Should I get it just for my trip to Kona, Hilo, and Oahu or are there other options like Walmart, etc?
Another great video bro. U r killin it with interesting content, I watched the whole thing even being a born local! Seems like most was about danger n $ 🤔 thx again keep it up, appreciate the time n efforts 🤙
@@HelloFromHawaii sadly you r right, it's fairly safe but like anywhere just need to be mindfully aware. Lmk if u wanna do a food collab bro, I'll wear my Aloha hat too haha your old skool gear beats mine! Go🌈 😂🤙
The answers were just perfect. I am a regular visitor to Oahu and agree with pretty much everything you said about Hawaii. Just a small part regarding as to who discovered Hawaii, I would say before Captain Cook, it would be the Native Hawaiians who came to the Islands on their outriggers, just correct me if I am wrong. Like always just love to watch your videos since I consider Hawaii as my second home, and would like to meet you some day. Mahalo
@@HelloFromHawaii I am still homeless and I obviously want to work there but I chose Hawaii cause of Asian culture and weather but I really need help when I come there
Perfect timing for my dilemma. A friend from Pittsburgh asking 'what to do, where to go' in Hawaii. Your vlog hits the all important things to know before making the plunge. You didn't advise on the current Covid-19 restrictions, but KHON-tv has several updates daily on TH-cam, so that's covered. Enjoy your Channel. Mahalo nui loa.
🤙🏽 If you decide to retire in Hawai’i and you have major health issues, stay away from the Big Island. The healthcare on the island could be compared to that of a second-world country. Many medical procedures require at trip to Oahu due to the lack of Specialty Physicians or equipment. Basic medical needs can be obtained but if you have an ongoing conditions, cardio or pulmonary, you may find accessibility to those Specialists challenging. Also, the wages a Physician is paid in comparison to that of the mainland detour many from having permanent positions here. This is true for most primary care Physicians as well. There’s a pretty high rate of turn-over with them due to the reduction of salary and lack of qualified administrators as compared to the mainland. Patient care is almost an oxymoron here. To sum up the answer to the question, it may be a good place to retire second only to a good place to die.
Thanks for sharing. I know that Hawaii is in need of more physicians in rural areas, like the neighbor islands. Hopefully we can attract the doctors to practice here.
@@HelloFromHawaii About the only way to attract Physicians here is to base their salary on CA like-similars. Unfortunately the hospitals use compatibles salaries to those on Guam. Queens pays the President of their North Hawai’i five-times that of a quality Physician, what sense does that make? The administrative staff under the President is about as qualified as a rubbish collector. This is one of the many reasons QNH is losing Doctors and Nurse Practitioners so rapidly. It is more than obvious that Queen’s in Honolulu cares little about QNH and simply wants the hospital and primary care facilities to close permanently. This would be a huge tragedy for the residents on that side of the island. Having run a successful business for 40 years I can tell you from a business mans perspective, the current management knows little about running a “for profit business”. They are however doing a fantastic job in running a business into the ground with no one to blame but the decision makers in Honolulu. Shame on all of them!
Great video! I miss Hawaii. I went there once with my husband (then boyfriend) in 2018 to meet his family. I had a great time there but we didn't get to do a lot of stuff we wanted to do since we ran out of time like outdoor stuff. We plan on going back this September 🤞 for wedding planning. Having our destination wedding at Cafe Julia next year in June. 😊
There was a commercial about 20 years ago that had a jingle that had this lyric, “Why, why, why, why, go to Kauai, when you can be with me in Waikiki!”
Do you charge a fee or rate as a guide to people who want to come and look for a place to rent/live and show around for a few hours for a few days? Thx! Dig your channel!
Really "Suck" tried to book a Hawaiian vacation for a week vacation to Kauai, and then "BOOM"... "No Cars Available"!!!! Also tried to book a Big Island vacation but car rental was $900 plus taxes and fees...I guess I've to be happy visiting L&L Barbecue in Aurora, your old stumping ground for the time being... Will try again for Sept/Oct vacation. I know car rental companies have been selling their inventory to survive with no tourist around and pay car payments. Is it the same in Oahu?
Here are other questions I’ve heard: do you live in grass shacks, do you travel by canoe, do you have Internet, do I need a passport, do you speak English?
That was interesting, I think I should do a similar vid, 😂😂 Most I agree w/you. But... Some from a person lives differently ... hmmm 🤔 🌴🌴Aloha I enjoyed
@@HelloFromHawaii Hot? Not really. Along the coast of Hawaii, average high temperature in the warmest months is around 88°F, record high is just about 90°F. In the southern US mainland states, and much of the Midwest, that would be considered comfortable summer weather. Many states regularly hit 100°F or more in the summer, Hawaii never gets that hot. If unusually hot weather hits in Hawaii while visiting, tourists can go to upcountry Maui, the western ridge of Waimea Canyon on Kauai, or the Volcanos National Park on the Big Island. Higher elevations are almost always cooler.
Only 2 or 3 days to see everything on Kauai or Maui? Dude!!! Have you ever been to Kauai or Maui? The next time I go to Hawaii, let this haole show you the other islands. Block off at least one week per island for my tour.
@@HelloFromHawaii You need to learn how to relax and enjoy a slower pace of life. If you stay in Honolulu all the time, you really might as well be in Los Angeles or Miami.
Hello, I have a question about Hawaiian culture that I think you’ll find it funny. I recently learned that surprise nurple twists are also part of its sociable culture between bro friends. Lol, I’m just wondering whether is it true or not? 🤔😄
Wait. Hawaii wants Japanese residents to come to Hawaii but I think it’s more cultural. When the monarchy was being overthrown and the islands became a Sugarcane/Pineapple Republic- the big families like the Dole’s imported people from Asia and the Majority were Japanese - including my grandfather’s family.
What is that funny looking thing on concrete pillars throughout the island? I remember living on Oahu back in the '60s, '70s, '80's, and '90's, and I don't recall seeing that garbage overhead. You drive down the freeway, and it messes up the whole view.
Sorry, who asking these questions? Sounds like most think Hawaii is a third world country and not a “State”, of the US (sad). To you Brah, Mahalo, Aloha 🤙🏼❤️🇺🇸🤠
Hi Did you film an Eps how you met your wife? It is bit of Hawaii history. In the old days, friends or family bought photos from Japan then showed it to prospect husbands. If they liked what they saw, then the friends or family would bring these women to Hawaii.
By the way, regarding the inter-island ferry issue, I was astonished by the fact that there're NONE! An Island state with 8 islands has no ferries? I've heard something to do with airliners... Conspiracy perhaps?
Onignis From what I understand, the airlines in Hawaii convinced the state authorities that the ferry service needed a lot more inspections, licenses, regulation, Etc ($$$) to be allowed to operate. The ferry operators couldn’t afford to stay in business.
Spiders? In Hawaii? Maybe outside in the trees, but for the most part there aren't too many spiders in or around houses. If there are a lot of spiders, then you don't have enough geckos. There are a lot of different types of cockroaches.
Great video. Pretty spot on. But it's not cheaper to live in New York city than Honolulu. Waikik Walina has studio apartments $1,295-$1,395. -- E. 83rd Street in New York City studio apartments are $2,200-$3,652. NYC 1 pk of cigarettes $13.00 average. Honolulu $10.00 average. I know people that live in New York and they say it's so expensive and cramped. I'd rather live here.
Mahalo. I think it's usually a toss up between New York and Hawaii on cost of living. But at least there are other parts of NY that are cheaper. In Hawaii, it's still pretty expensive all around.
@@HelloFromHawaii Correct. My advice to a mainlander wanting to move/live here. Get rid of most, if not, all of your debt. By not having loan/credit card payments anymore. I am able to cut it.. It's still hard though.
I went on Indeed applied in a course of a week 40 places... Over 30 emailed me... Called me... And I have a job lined up after I move... . . I'm moving less than a month.
@@HelloFromHawaii Oh... I think it'd because you' are from Oahu, and already have beaches and hiking spots there - lol! For visitors from the mainland, there are many beaches (plus whales watching, snorkeling, surfing SUPping e-foiling, etc) and hiking spots to explore :) - And yes, golfing too :)
Okay my $0.02. Best luau Smith's on Kauai. Do locals hate tourists. . Depends on the island and neighborhood. Not a Hawaii issue it is the same in many states. Lowest property taxes is a lie. They give locals some serious deductions that non locals do not get. Also the inflated costs make it appear low per thousand but look at the average tax bill not the per thousand number. I love Hawaii for it Beauty and the people I know are amazing. The tax structure and the political system is not a fair or reasonable system. Regressive.
Mahalo for the comment. Maybe not the lowest property tax, but one of the lowest. And there is a deduction for locals, but still, because the property taxes don't go toward education, I think they're relatively low compared to other places.
Taxes on our Washington house are $2900 year. Taxes on our Hawaii island condo are $4450 a year. Both are within 8k in assessment of each other. Not lower from where I stand. But our sales tax is more than double the GET.
@@HelloFromHawaii since you’re on, I wanna say thank you. Your channel is actually soothing to me. It’s not political, it’s not angry…..it’s heart felt & informative. I’m a New Yorker but visited Hawaii back in 07. Will never forget all we experienced.
We do. More tourist spending is good for the economy. But in recent years, the average spending per visitor has gone down, which means we aren't getting as good a return on investment in tourism than in the past.
@@HelloFromHawaii if it's for a family photo, that should be up to you since it'll be for memories, so if you do, I suggest wearing soft/light colors, nothing bright. But that's just my opinion.
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Good information. It surprises me the kinds of questions that are asked, such as "Is Hawaii a country?" Eye opening indeed.
Yeah, but understandable. Some maps didn't even have Hawaii on them when I was in school.
Thank you so much for your great videos! I’ve lived on O’ahu fpr 22 years, and have gotten so swept up into work that I totally take for granted the paradise in which we live. Your videos give me a refreshing perspective and make me want to go exploring all over again.
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@@HelloFromHawaii is the police force strong there? I have people following me from my past trying to bother me with working I was laid-off and denied employment in the states. It's bad when u live in the states and people who are very arrogant messing your life up
@@HelloFromHawaii when comparing Los Angeles with Honolulu are there a lot of similarities? I am currently single also it's not good to be single in certain American states without people forcing marriage on u
Awesome video! I lived in Honolulu for 40 years, but couldn’t afford to retire there, so I moved to Tucson. I get to come visit family as often as I want though. Yay! Spam and rice! Yum.
Thanks. Tucson sounds nice too. And yes, you can always visit.
Thank you for the beach background. I feel like I had a little vacation thanks to you
Aloha!!!! Solid video brah!
Mahalo!
One time when I was a kid on schofield we saw snow falling and frost on the grass right before sunrise. The snow never made it to the ground, but we could catch a few in the air. That may have been 1976 or 1977.
There were some winter mornings when we used our stove to warm up a cold kitchen, too.
Snow on Oahu? Wow. I know Wahiawa can get cold. Didn't know that cold.
There was a weird cold snap around that time.... I remember it, we kids were amazed. I got out this big sweater I had in my closet for some reason, and it was my best friend. I can believe a little sleet falling in Wahiawa during that, for sure. I also remember when I was much younger, some small hail in Hawaii Kai.
I don't remember many chickens when I lived there 38 years ago, but now, wow they are everywhere.
Yeah, where I grew up, we had a lot. Kauai has so many.
Excellent video! Thanks! 🕊🙏🕊
Thanks for the Q&A, great stuff!
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Awesome video! Aloha to everyone in Hawaii from Los Angeles.
Thanks for watching!
Hey, good video. On the cost, it can vary soo much. We just got home from a 9 day trip last week. I try to track what we spend on vacation pretty closely (so I can have an idea what we will spend next time). Our average seems to be about $375 a day, but we stay in nice hotels and don't skimp on dinners. Our Oahu trip was $545 per day, but we took our granddaughter, so we spent way more than normal on experiences (Polynesian Cultural Center, Dolphin Experience, Dole Plantation, etc. and bought the overpriced pictures everywhere). And from what I understand, where we paid $45 a day for a rental car, right now it's between $300 to $700 a day, yep a day - for a rental car. But the crowds were low, especially on the North Shore.
Mahalo for sharing your figures. The rental car prices are really high. Low supply and high demand creates high prices. Hope you enjoyed your time.
I had to lol at the internet question 😂.
Great job on answering all these questions.
Thanks. Keep it up with your videos. Really entertaining.
Hawaii is a nice place to VISIT but unless you're a millionaire, too expensive to settle down there.
A nice informative video!
Mahalo!
The average house price is going to hit $1 mil this summer. Yikes
Good info. Thank you. 😊
Glad it was helpful!
I love watching you and your wife’s videos! We had a trip planned in May of 2020 and are excited to finally be able to visit this May (2023). You have given us so much information but I must tell you, we are from the Midwest and our tap water here in St Louis, MO is great 😂
Good to know about the tap water. Have a great trip in May. 🤙
I dont have costco membership because there are none close to me. Should I get it just for my trip to Kona, Hilo, and Oahu or are there other options like Walmart, etc?
We have Walmart and Target so you're good on those places.
Great information
As a local these were spot on! I also like the smile or chuckle for a few, to mean there’s more to the answer #ifyouknowyouknow 🤫
Another great video bro. U r killin it with interesting content, I watched the whole thing even being a born local! Seems like most was about danger n $ 🤔 thx again keep it up, appreciate the time n efforts 🤙
Mahalo. It was interesting that a lot of the questions were about safety. I guess people have heard stories.
@@HelloFromHawaii sadly you r right, it's fairly safe but like anywhere just need to be mindfully aware. Lmk if u wanna do a food collab bro, I'll wear my Aloha hat too haha your old skool gear beats mine! Go🌈 😂🤙
@@RikigaiHawaii I'll do food collabs with you, Takeshita 😂
The answers were just perfect. I am a regular visitor to Oahu and agree with pretty much everything you said about Hawaii. Just a small part regarding as to who discovered Hawaii, I would say before Captain Cook, it would be the Native Hawaiians who came to the Islands on their outriggers, just correct me if I am wrong. Like always just love to watch your videos since I consider Hawaii as my second home, and would like to meet you some day. Mahalo
Mahalo! I didn't want to go too much into the discovery question. A can of worms I want to avoid. :)
@@HelloFromHawaii I understand. Thanks
@@HelloFromHawaii I am still homeless and I obviously want to work there but I chose Hawaii cause of Asian culture and weather but I really need help when I come there
Great video! Thank you.
Glad you enjoyed it
Thanks!
I can't wait. I am coming in the end of Sept.to celebrate my birthday. it's my 1st visit. However, my mother lives there full time.
Mahalo for the Super Thanks. 🤙
Perfect timing for my dilemma. A friend from Pittsburgh asking 'what to do, where to go' in Hawaii. Your vlog hits the all important things to know before making the plunge. You didn't advise on the current Covid-19 restrictions, but KHON-tv has several updates daily on TH-cam, so that's covered. Enjoy your Channel. Mahalo nui loa.
Mahalo. Yeah, I stopped covering the COVID updates because things were changing too much. Hope your friend enjoys Hawaii.
🤙🏽 If you decide to retire in Hawai’i and you have major health issues, stay away from the Big Island. The healthcare on the island could be compared to that of a second-world country. Many medical procedures require at trip to Oahu due to the lack of Specialty Physicians or equipment. Basic medical needs can be obtained but if you have an ongoing conditions, cardio or pulmonary, you may find accessibility to those Specialists challenging. Also, the wages a Physician is paid in comparison to that of the mainland detour many from having permanent positions here. This is true for most primary care Physicians as well. There’s a pretty high rate of turn-over with them due to the reduction of salary and lack of qualified administrators as compared to the mainland. Patient care is almost an oxymoron here.
To sum up the answer to the question, it may be a good place to retire second only to a good place to die.
Thanks for sharing. I know that Hawaii is in need of more physicians in rural areas, like the neighbor islands. Hopefully we can attract the doctors to practice here.
@@HelloFromHawaii
We are well over 280 physicians down and if on the big island we go to oahu for care.
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@@HelloFromHawaii About the only way to attract Physicians here is to base their salary on CA like-similars.
Unfortunately the hospitals use compatibles salaries to those on Guam. Queens pays the President of their North Hawai’i five-times that of a quality Physician, what sense does that make? The administrative staff under the President is about as qualified as a rubbish collector. This is one of the many reasons QNH is losing Doctors and Nurse Practitioners so rapidly.
It is more than obvious that Queen’s in Honolulu cares little about QNH and simply wants the hospital and primary care facilities to close permanently. This would be a huge tragedy for the residents on that side of the island.
Having run a successful business for 40 years I can tell you from a business mans perspective, the current management knows little about running a “for profit business”. They are however doing a fantastic job in running a business into the ground with no one to blame but the decision makers in Honolulu. Shame on all of them!
“Can you swim under the island?” made me lol 😂
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Great video braddah!!! And if so many people submit questions about safety in Hawaii, don't come. 👍🤙🤯💯👊🤔
lol. Yeah, I was wondering why so many questions were about safety.
@@HelloFromHawaii
Crazy baby!!!👍🤙
Great video! I miss Hawaii. I went there once with my husband (then boyfriend) in 2018 to meet his family. I had a great time there but we didn't get to do a lot of stuff we wanted to do since we ran out of time like outdoor stuff. We plan on going back this September 🤞 for wedding planning. Having our destination wedding at Cafe Julia next year in June. 😊
Cafe Julia is a great place. Nice setting in town. Parking will be tough, but I know some people who got married there.
Great info....Ty
Mahalo
There was a commercial about 20 years ago that had a jingle that had this lyric, “Why, why, why, why, go to Kauai, when you can be with me in Waikiki!”
I don't remember that, but interesting jingle
We go to Maui every year. We stay month. It is so long to get their a week or two just doesnt cut it for us.
Wow. A month! What a vacation!
I am a thrifty traveler but a week in Hawaii for 2 usually cost me at the end of the week $4000...with lots of visits to Foodland...
Yeah, it can be expensive.
Go to Costco will save you a lot.
Do you charge a fee or rate as a guide to people who want to come and look for a place to rent/live and show around for a few hours for a few days?
Thx!
Dig your channel!
Mahalo for checking out the channel. Sorry, I don't offer guided tours. When were you looking to move?
I’m wanting to go check out the island, I’m retired probably looking for Airbnb for a few months?
Around January.
Kauai!! Yeah! 👍🏻
Yeah, can't wait to go back.
Give us more details you are the greatest
Hawai’i IS a country. The kingdom of Hawai’i
We always go to Kailua Beach. My uncle lives in Kailua.
Really "Suck" tried to book a Hawaiian vacation for a week vacation to Kauai, and then "BOOM"... "No Cars Available"!!!! Also tried to book a Big Island vacation but car rental was $900 plus taxes and fees...I guess I've to be happy visiting L&L Barbecue in Aurora, your old stumping ground for the time being... Will try again for Sept/Oct vacation. I know car rental companies have been selling their inventory to survive with no tourist around and pay car payments. Is it the same in Oahu?
Speaking of the Zoo. That’s the place where I met the most locals: Native Hawaiians etc.
Here are other questions I’ve heard: do you live in grass shacks, do you travel by canoe, do you have Internet, do I need a passport, do you speak English?
Yeah, those are things I used to hear when I was in college
That was interesting, I think I should do a similar vid, 😂😂 Most I agree w/you. But... Some from a person lives differently ... hmmm 🤔 🌴🌴Aloha I enjoyed
Mahalo. Let me know if you make the video.
2 days on Kauai??
I don’t think so
Okay, maybe three days 😄
omg i’m pcsing in january! I hate bugs 😫😫😫
What do you mean summer is rough?
Summer can be hot.
@@HelloFromHawaii Hot? Not really. Along the coast of Hawaii, average high temperature in the warmest months is around 88°F, record high is just about 90°F. In the southern US mainland states, and much of the Midwest, that would be considered comfortable summer weather. Many states regularly hit 100°F or more in the summer, Hawaii never gets that hot. If unusually hot weather hits in Hawaii while visiting, tourists can go to upcountry Maui, the western ridge of Waimea Canyon on Kauai, or the Volcanos National Park on the Big Island. Higher elevations are almost always cooler.
@@GNMi79 I visited in October and it was perfect for me.
Only 2 or 3 days to see everything on Kauai or Maui? Dude!!! Have you ever been to Kauai or Maui? The next time I go to Hawaii, let this haole show you the other islands. Block off at least one week per island for my tour.
One week? I don't think I could do one week on Kauai. I'd want to go back to Oahu by the third day. :)
@@HelloFromHawaii You need to learn how to relax and enjoy a slower pace of life. If you stay in Honolulu all the time, you really might as well be in Los Angeles or Miami.
@@jimgood1949 I agree with you 💯
Will I have time to visit all the islands in 13 days?
That should be enough time for the major islands.
@@HelloFromHawaii thanks dude 🤙
nice video bro
Mahalo!
Hello, I have a question about Hawaiian culture that I think you’ll find it funny. I recently learned that surprise nurple twists are also part of its sociable culture between bro friends. Lol, I’m just wondering whether is it true or not? 🤔😄
I haven't heard about that one, but maybe that's a thing people do now.
@@HelloFromHawaii Oh, it haven’t happened to you in there? Not while you were on the beach or wherever?
Wait. Hawaii wants Japanese residents to come to Hawaii but I think it’s more cultural.
When the monarchy was being overthrown and the islands became a Sugarcane/Pineapple Republic- the big families like the Dole’s imported people from Asia and the Majority were Japanese - including my grandfather’s family.
What is that funny looking thing on concrete pillars throughout the island? I remember living on Oahu back in the '60s, '70s, '80's, and '90's, and I don't recall seeing that garbage overhead. You drive down the freeway, and it messes up the whole view.
I miss camping at the beach Vegas has no beach or aloha
I was on Oahu for a week, and it wasn’t enough. Lol.
Not enough? You must have been active.
I think 2 weeks for Oahu, and the other islands a week.
I learned to avoid wild pigs on the Big Island...
“Most dangerous animal in Hawaii”, wild chickens 😝
Fun 🐔🐥😇🌴🌴🐓☀️🌈🌦🌴
:)
lol....quarantine does this to a person! #boredom 😂😂😂
Sorry, who asking these questions? Sounds like most think Hawaii is a third world country and not a “State”, of the US (sad). To you Brah, Mahalo, Aloha 🤙🏼❤️🇺🇸🤠
My question. Who would want to come here? From a local who lived here too long lol
😄 lots of people
Shaka!
Hi Did you film an Eps how you met your wife? It is bit of Hawaii history. In the old days, friends or family bought photos from Japan then showed it to prospect husbands. If they liked what they saw, then the friends or family would bring these women to Hawaii.
I haven't made a video about that yet. Yes, I'm familiar with the picture brides in Hawaii. I think my great-grandparents had that arrangement.
Let's talk more about the super ferry. Why not?
Lots of issues and the cost.
@@HelloFromHawaii video on that would be interesting
Super👍
Thank you 👍
In California, two Whoppers special at Burger King is $6, and in Hawaii, it's $9.
Yeah, Hawaii doesn't get those great deals
By the way, regarding the inter-island ferry issue, I was astonished by the fact that there're NONE!
An Island state with 8 islands has no ferries? I've heard something to do with airliners... Conspiracy perhaps?
It was a great idea, but just didn't work out. You could even take your car, I believe.
Onignis From what I understand, the airlines in Hawaii convinced the state authorities that the ferry service needed a lot more inspections, licenses, regulation, Etc ($$$) to be allowed to operate. The ferry operators couldn’t afford to stay in business.
Pure politics, there was a great ferry, they staged many problems f the ferry developers
MCDONALDS IS THE ONLY PLACE IN THE US, WHERE YOU CAN GET SPAM, EGGS AND RICE FOR BREAKFAST!!!
Some questions were hilarious! 🤣 At the same time, it's sad that some Americans are so poorly educated.
Spiders? In Hawaii? Maybe outside in the trees, but for the most part there aren't too many spiders in or around houses. If there are a lot of spiders, then you don't have enough geckos. There are a lot of different types of cockroaches.
We had a couple of spiders around the house. The tiny jumping spiders and big wolf spiders.
I've seen cane spiders inside way too many times 😬.
The most dangerous animal in Hawaii?...Humans!
Gotta love flat island.
Great video. Pretty spot on. But it's not cheaper to live in New York city than Honolulu. Waikik Walina has studio apartments $1,295-$1,395. -- E. 83rd Street in New York City studio apartments are $2,200-$3,652.
NYC 1 pk of cigarettes $13.00 average. Honolulu $10.00 average. I know people that live in New York and they say it's so expensive and cramped. I'd rather live here.
My dad used to live on Walina st in Waikiki in Fairway Villa he bought his studio apt for $250,000 about 10 years ago
@@totoro8088 A new listing for a studio condo for sale there is $275,000 Not bad..
Mahalo. I think it's usually a toss up between New York and Hawaii on cost of living. But at least there are other parts of NY that are cheaper. In Hawaii, it's still pretty expensive all around.
@@HelloFromHawaii Correct. My advice to a mainlander wanting to move/live here. Get rid of most, if not, all of your debt. By not having loan/credit card payments anymore. I am able to cut it.. It's still hard though.
State vs city though.
I went on Indeed applied in a course of a week 40 places... Over 30 emailed me... Called me... And I have a job lined up after I move...
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I'm moving less than a month.
Two Days on Maui is not enough :) - no, really. Give it at least 5 days :)
5 days? Maybe if I went golfing. That much to do on Maui?
@@HelloFromHawaii Oh... I think it'd because you' are from Oahu, and already have beaches and hiking spots there - lol! For visitors from the mainland, there are many beaches (plus whales watching, snorkeling, surfing SUPping e-foiling, etc) and hiking spots to explore :) - And yes, golfing too :)
What can “KILL” you in Hawaii? “A BULLET 😜. (Lot of “kill/dead” questions) Aloha 🤙🏼❤️🇺🇸🤠
The only thing in life you gotta figure out is money:( Then you can do whatever you want. The only answer I need to figure out.
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You are adorable! I envy your mother!
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Maui no ka oi
If I ever run into you please don’t take offense/be annoyed when I offer to buy you a beverage and/or a lunch.
Stocks are good but i swapped and invested in forex, Bitcoin and other Cryptocurrency. I have been making good profits.
Wow Great that's called diversifying a portfolio.
I'm an investors in Crypto too over the years
Yes investing in Forex and Crypto is profiting
Crypto is the new gold
I've been holding most stocks like TELSA , AAL but the crash are inevitable 🙁
I think u could of cut that down to like 40 questions
Where can I get that UH hat?
You can get it at the UH Manoa bookstore. They have pretty good sales.
Dangerous feral pigs on the Big island especially Mt view, paradise Park
This guy is not telling the Whole truth, he is skirting around questions
Legally Hawaii is a country. Check International laws
Okay my $0.02. Best luau Smith's on Kauai. Do locals hate tourists. . Depends on the island and neighborhood. Not a Hawaii issue it is the same in many states. Lowest property taxes is a lie. They give locals some serious deductions that non locals do not get. Also the inflated costs make it appear low per thousand but look at the average tax bill not the per thousand number. I love Hawaii for it Beauty and the people I know are amazing. The tax structure and the political system is not a fair or reasonable system. Regressive.
Mahalo for the comment. Maybe not the lowest property tax, but one of the lowest. And there is a deduction for locals, but still, because the property taxes don't go toward education, I think they're relatively low compared to other places.
Taxes on our Washington house are $2900 year. Taxes on our Hawaii island condo are $4450 a year. Both are within 8k in assessment of each other. Not lower from where I stand. But our sales tax is more than double the GET.
As a mainlander, is getting a tiki tattoo frowned upon?
I'm not sure. Some people might be offended, but I wouldn't worry too much about it.
@@HelloFromHawaii since you’re on, I wanna say thank you. Your channel is actually soothing to me. It’s not political, it’s not angry…..it’s heart felt & informative. I’m a New Yorker but visited Hawaii back in 07. Will never forget all we experienced.
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Miss tourists... At least their MONEY~ Lol!
We do. More tourist spending is good for the economy. But in recent years, the average spending per visitor has gone down, which means we aren't getting as good a return on investment in tourism than in the past.
Don't be wearing matching Hawaiian attire unless you want to stand out in the crowd
We were actually going to buy matching clothes for a family picture. I'll let my wife know. lol :)
@@HelloFromHawaii if it's for a family photo, that should be up to you since it'll be for memories, so if you do, I suggest wearing soft/light colors, nothing bright. But that's just my opinion.
You forgot scorpions. FBI
Growing up here, I have yet to see a scorpion.
@@HelloFromHawaii Big Island is pretty rustic lol! Love your channel! Mahalo :)
Bruddah Iz Kamakawiwo'ole found Hawaii
Hawai’i is NOT a state.
Haole is slang for 'white people' its almost like the N-word... Malihini is a nicer Hawaiian term for tourists.
Lol it is not "almost like the N-word"