Exploring the Little Known Hawaiian Island of MOLOKAI

My first day of exploring the little known Hawaiian island of Molokai. You can watch the previous video here: • How Expensive is Trave...
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"Continental Breakfast" by Rune Dale
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"The Duke of Uke" by Mica Emory
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"Window Demons" by Roljui
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Thanks a lot for watching and safe journeys!

[@sixtyfiveford]

The pine trees on all of the Hawaiian islands were brought to the island by Captain James Cook and planted to be used as mast replacements. They're called "Cook Pines". They were planted all over random islands essentially as spare parts for boats traveling.

[@farmerboy8659]

The doc on Captain James Cook is excellent , as all the New World exploration !

[@danielawillbold880]

There is an interesting island with many native pine trees in New Caledonia, called Isle of Pines, and it was English Captain James Cook who left the name for posterity even if he never set foot on it. Isle of Pines is French territory - used as a penal colony around 1870 for political deportees - and looks very interesting with its tall pine trees. It is also home to special geckos you can only find there.

[@AshtonManuelOfficial]

These pine trees are all over Australia, I'm assuming for the same reason

[@cjjensen7376]

Norfolk pines planted as wind blocks around farmed areas. Planted on Lanai to hopefully draw rain.

[@cjjensen7376]

Tallest sea cliffs in the world at 5000 ft. Island is 36 miles long and I think 5 wide. Incredible Conservation area with a steel walkway through a botanical area at the top.

[@JennyGunner-ge3lz]

Molokai looks so beautiful and peaceful, definitely a trip back in time. I love the music you use. Your accommodation looks great shame about the food situation, at least you had beer to chillax on that great patio. Looking forward to more of Molokai. ❤️

[@happypenny2211]

Have fun,Gabe!!😊😊😊

[@Heavenhunt-ds8dg]

Traveling opens not just geographical horizons but also the chambers of the heart, where every journey becomes a story etched with the ink of discovery and connection."

[@eddvinci6725]

You had me @ Molokai...Had 8:09 to see what was being posted.I stayed in 1989..West end at what had been a Sheraton Resort but was half closed and at most had 50 people there..beach was amazing..Some how found the vista overlook and ROCK. My 6 year old daughter had giggles.. WE also enjoyed a one on one tour at an old mill...Town was a drive through at most as you saw on your walk. A side story...We were on Big Island a year ago..Gallon of milk was $9.99....Clerk said on Molokai it was over $20.00.

[@SwiftyTravels]

If i was terminal with illness- that would be a great place to spend my last days. Gorgeous view you found!!

[@leahrankin4599]

I just visited Molokai 3 weeks ago. I already wanna go back.

[@jonnyhoffman8339]

Gabe, your old Hawaii vids were how i found you and have been watching ever since!

[@manomenon1]

Beautiful green nature

[@Deadfoot-Dan]

I have to believe there is a deliberation in making it hard to find food and other essentials nearby, it discourages tourism and promotes tranquility.

[@quanbrooklynkid7776]

no surprise

[@Russell-x8w]

Mahalo. Thanks for showing Molokai.

[@arciecola]

Hello! Glad you got to go to Molokai! I chose this island to visit when I went to Hawaii on my first and only visit, mainly because I didn't want to have a "typical tourist" experience. I rented a VRBO apartment on the East side, had a rental car to explore, and it was an incredible week. The flights and lodging were reasonable, but everything bought on the island was very expensive. I loved the remote feeling I got from exploring there. It's a special place.

[@asianfacility5682]

Magnificient island tour

[@Nature_with_Peter_Kane]

1st or 2nd...Cheers Gabe!! Enjoy your time in Hawaii..

[@GabrielTravelerVideos]

Boom, you got first.

[@effie-Toronto]

Congrats being first

[@Nature_with_Peter_Kane]

@@effie-Toronto Thank you dear!

[@peacefrog64]

Looking forward to more of this mysterious island.

[@emichin7010]

Thanks!

[@GabrielTravelerVideos]

Thanks a lot. 👍✌️🍺

[@wilfredotorres6628]

Hi Gabriel, a very interesting island very laid back it must be less expensive than the other islands but nonetheless still beautiful.

[@thedoublea5933]

Hey Gabriel, enjoying the music in the Hawaii videos!

[@T-Mo_]

It was interesting reading up on Kalaupapa. You were only at the lookout. The peninsula and settlement is currently off limits to tourists. Only allowed for residents and guests of residents. And only way to get there seems to be a steep 3.5 mile trail or by flight.

[@GabrielTravelerVideos]

I see. I knew that you had to hike down to it, didn't realize it was off limits to tourists.

[@T-Mo_]

@@GabrielTravelerVideos I also was reading about Molokai Ranch. It's about a third of the island, owned by a Hong Kong investment fund. Almost the entire western 1/4 of the island. Sfgate has a good article about it. Thanks the vid. Sent me down some interesting rabbit holes.

[@GabrielTravelerVideos]

That's what the next video will be about. I was also confused about where the ranch was and then realized it was all over.

[@T-Mo_]

@@GabrielTravelerVideos oh cool! 👍

[@christopherhouse7937]

I like this beautiful island!😮 🏝️

[@rebeccasmith2865]

Enjoyed your video. Im a country girl who lives in a small town next to wide open spaces of cow pastures,and patches of woods. Generally quiet and layed back. Ive been to Hawaii,but never Molokai. I would much rather visit Molokai. Ive seen videos of its tall cliffs with some of the tallest waterfalls on earth. Took my breath away. Molokai is fiercely protected by its people. They want respect for the cultures and the land,much as the native Americans have. To me,Molokai is a Hawaiian tribal island. I dont blame them for resisting tourism. Visit with respect. Thank you for this video of a quiet rural island. God bless from Oklahoma.

[@powder131]

Beautiful island!! Sorry about your food situation but I’m glad you at least had a cookie and some beer. Make up for it with a good breakfast. Thanks for sharing.!!!🍪🍺

[@ЛюбомирСтоянов-э9щ]

Thank you for this excellent and informative video! The island looks very nice! I wonder about lacking in food by your accommodation. I am looking forward to watching your future videos.

[@Travelhiker520]

2nd... I've always wanted to go to Molokai ever since Jurassic Park when they flew in on the helicopter.

[@SteveJc-po8mb]

JP was filmed on Oahu?

[@Travelhiker520]

@@SteveJc-po8mb Molokai, Kauai, Oahu and Maui

[@kasiwawa]

Jozef De Veuster (1840-1889), better known as Father Damien, was voted the Greatest Belgian of all time by Belgian media group.Through his efforts for the lepers, the beatified father from Tremelo became an icon of selfless charity.

[@LJ-jq8og]

Hawaii is so expensive... When I think how far the dollar goes in SE ASIA countries I just cant get excited about HAWAI like I use to... Everything is such a GAUGE today...

[@quanbrooklynkid7776]

I prefer Hawaii over them dictatorship countries nd crazy laws

[@helencarandreou7368]

Gabriel, I very much loved watching your visit to Molokai, I felt very much at home as it looks similar to some small towns in north Queensland Australia. Enjoy!!! BTW you might have to catch some fish if there is no place to eat eh?

[@PrasadiBandularatne]

Lovely videos . I wondering do you have somebody to share your experiences when travelling . It’s always nice to share the experiences

[@GabrielTravelerVideos]

Sometimes: kzbin.info/www/bejne/pHynfaaNq5p5ea8

[@craigleewhite6317]

Yo! Gabriel. Craig the sticking with it, traveler show fan. From UK. Aloha to Hanna. Fantastic to see her;) nice peer jump! Hawaii. Alright. Alright. Alright.

[@TriniGamesVI]

Damn those are some expensive groceries Gabe!

[@travelvideos]

I thought that island is smaller as it looks on the map. Seems like a good place to start a vending machine business as shopping is limited in afterhours.

[@chowderbreadbowl666]

I would have slayed that can of corn myself. Little sugar buzz. Thanks for the memories. I was looking at the map to try to find the route I took to a "secret" waterfall and beach on the far side but none of it rings a bell anymore. I’ll keep racking my brain, of course you’re probably already out there as I am typing this comment.. good luck there’s PLENTY to find there.

[@GabrielTravelerVideos]

Maybe the Halawa Valley on the east side of the island?

[@chowderbreadbowl666]

Hah! That was fast. Ty. That’s exactly where. Time to find those 25yo old photos now.. I had a wonderful day there, I hope you find time to check it out ☺ There used to be many "secrets" all over the islands but now that the internet is ubiquitous I’m sure that’s not the case anymore- not that most hikers aren’t perfectly respectful though, I’ve found, thank god. @@GabrielTravelerVideos

[@travel_and_explore_with_BIP]

I like this island but the prices are ridiculous!

[@luisplaza4628]

Hi Gabriel wow it looks super beautiful. I thought you were gonna have a rest what was it 23 countries in 8 months or something. I followed you Azerbaijan Kazakhstan India etc. God knows how many times you have been too India now. Oh yes and Sri Lanka. Btw it's Luis I met you in Valladolid Mexico in the main Plaza with Francesca about 2 years ago exactly actually. I haven't stopped either. I'm currently in Uruguay. Brazil next. I tend too stay longer in each country and place. It can be very tiring as you know. Buses vans cars boats planes etc. Haha all good no complaints really. Safe travels amigo. 😎🌍🌎🌏💥🚀🤸

[@GabrielTravelerVideos]

Cool man, yeah I remember meeting you. Safe travels. ✌️👊

[@gogadev]

A beach place with Pine trees. Interesting.

[@BlackcardAmex]

Great Video // are you planning a Trip to Lanai Island ?

[@GabrielTravelerVideos]

Didn't go there this time, but I'd like to next time I go back to Hawaii.

[@thomasprince4992]

i have to ask , wild pot plants grow on the islands ?

[@HelloThere-r7t]

Did you feel the earthquake?? Stay safe!!

[@GabrielTravelerVideos]

No, I left Hawaii early morning yesterday.

[@luonajgarroutte212]

Kao'olawe and Kalawao are pronounced with a V in place of the W because that's how they pronounce the W's. There is still a ferry from Maui to Lanai. It's the only one.

[@neilwoodward7336]

Seems to be outrageously expensive 😮

[@Realworldnews247]

Wow 🤩

[@TheKingOfBeans]

Reminds me of when Homer and Bart faked getting leprosy and got sent to Hawaii 😂

[@danielawillbold880]

There is a fascinating Greek island, Spinalonga, which was a leprosy colony. You can still go there by boat from Crete, even UNESCO World Heritage site. Super interesting how people lived there, ok, too far for Homer and Bart😅

[@asianfacility5682]

Is it has danger to have leprosa in the soil

[@danielawillbold880]

@@asianfacility5682 didn't catch leprosis until now, one year after the visit 😘

[@thortessem271]

I think they had the leopard colony on Molokai.

[@GabrielTravelerVideos]

You mean leper colony? No leopards on the island. 😛 Yes, I showed it in the video. You could see it from the lookout point.

[@alenapoleon9281]

How long you here for?

[@jeffreyadamm6539]

hi Gabe, I plan to go to fiji in april. what is the best area to stay and do we need to rent a car ? or public transport is ok overthere

[@stellamarina4123]

There are buses on main islands.

[@robinmccarthy4056]

Could the airbnb host help?

[@dadisphat6426]

Have you ever rented a car from Turo? It’s much cheaper and less hassle than using a car rental company in my experience

[@GabrielTravelerVideos]

It's been recommended before. Good to know that you had a positive experience with it, I'll keep it in mind in the future.

[@jonnyhoffman8339]

I highly recommend Turo!

[@happymoon5991]

Hi Gabriel, When are you going to settle down ???

[@GabrielTravelerVideos]

Whenever I do I'll make a video about it. 😉

[@effie-Toronto]

Nice remote island but not for me personally

[@mindibear]

There is a ferry between Maui and Lanai, and between Maui and Molokai.

[@GabrielTravelerVideos]

I see, good to know.

[@Ponokaiguy]

The ferry between Maui and Molokai stopped in 2016. There is still the one from Maui to Lanai though. 🤙🏻

[@Eric-zo3mo]

Gabriel Traveler Did you feel the earthquake in Hawaii ? The media is reporting it was a 5.7 on the big island.

[@GabrielTravelerVideos]

No, I caught a flight back to California yesterday morning.

[@leazzel7]

You should have gotten creative with the canned food. Peanut butter and asparagus may have been a unique combination 😂

[@GabrielTravelerVideos]

That sounds delicious. 😛

[@alexlurye1815]

Oh so that’s where that bai drink comes from

[@thomasprince4992]

gas is the same price in ontario canada

[@anon273]

High prices - whats the typical salary of employes?

[@AshtonManuelOfficial]

There was something creepy about that forest walk, maybe because of the history of lepper community and no one else around

[@ASBlondontravel]

Hello Good Morning 🌞

[@GabrielTravelerVideos]

Good morning. ✌️

[@spitfirered]

Sad For You No Restaurants Gabriel, Peanut Butter And Granola, I Will Take The Beer!

[@Slykkpkins]

Intro duce, famous singer fr8m eons. Buffy St. Marie. Same thought, i alike? We are from same country, ideals, n looks. Welcome. Im from Thunderchild, Sk. Canada

[@ladyblabla3611]

why are the roads so wide in the town? It's so ugly all the concrete. It's not needed on a island like this. Everything is bigger in the USA it looks like. omg the cars are so huge haha.

[@DeputyDog-mh1yo]

Hahaha. Don't visit

[@yordanpopov]

This is wide? I thought the road was tiny.

[@DeputyDog-mh1yo]

Complaining about good roads? 🤔

[@elveheim]

Great🎉

[@subhrodey6043]

Gabe waiting for your 14th visit to India🇮🇳❤

[@DeputyDog-mh1yo]

I'm not waiting. We just had too much time spent in India. No thanks

[@cypruscats8450]

​@@DeputyDog-mh1yoexactly! We've had enough repeats to last a lifetime!

[@gogadev]

@@DeputyDog-mh1yo You were salty the whole time he was in India.😅

[@gogadev]

@@cypruscats8450 That is not even 5 percent of India.

[@DeputyDog-mh1yo]

@@gogadev Yes comrade, I was salty. There's a world beyond India. In my opinion it was too much.

[@KentKiner-dt5rp]

The west end has been destroyed molokai ranch look at the signs KAPU (keep out)

[@Your_Bro_Adrian2013]

I live on Molokai

[@spitfirered]

Be Careful Gabriel, A 6.3 Earthquake Just Happened Of The Big Island!

[@claudiest-laurent1405]

Expensive vacation .....😅

[@mirzagoralija4492]

😊😊😊❤🇧🇦🇧🇦🇧🇦

[@marnig9185]

A Petrol-Head Island u can only fly to:)

[@sammyocean8896]

So many Toyota Tacomas! Why is that?

[@mindibear]

It’s a Hawaii thing.

[@Did447]

I was thinking you could become flight attendant, you could be hired when you were younger.

[@Gemelli2906]

Pretty but sad vibes 😮

[@effie-Toronto]

1

[@GabrielTravelerVideos]

Third.

[@TRICK-OR-TREAT236]

🌴🌴< < < DID YOU FEEL THE EARTHQUAKE THERE GABE ? (5.7) > > >🌴🌴

[@TRICK-OR-TREAT236]

4.6 QUAKE IN MALIBU ALSO. STAY SAFE !

[@M.R.T.V.Videos]

Grim a f LOL

[@Hondakahi]

Sorry our island is not for sale or for putting on blast ! If you watch outdoor boys HE GETS IT ! He’s welcome back

[@rumik-stahnke6512]

😁👍

[@pasqualeabarno]

👍👍👍

[@MrPetetorm]

baaam .. I mean boom

[@johanswede8200]

I am sorry to say this...😢...but I am not impressed by Hawaii. The built up areas are quite ugly and run down...And I expected nature to be more lush...I even think it looks a bit depressing...It took me 3 Hawaiian episodes...Finally I had to speak my mind😢 Sorry...

[@stellamarina4123]

The Hawaiian islands have Windward sides that can be green and even lush in some places but the Leeward sides can be quite dry.

[@diarmuidlong5540]

These videos from Hawaiian islands, just awful, no character, no soul, very sad looking places.

[@southendsurfer]

Thats so badass you get to travel like this. Hit up them asian girls for me

[@joseph40ninjas88]

Did you feel today's earthquake?

[@GabrielTravelerVideos]

No, I'm back in California now.

[@davidvilchez2209]

1st again : )

[@kamamalu66]

You came to Molokai, drove around holding your device while driving and recording? Really? I have family and friends you shared the roadways with and you showed disrespect by driving with no regards to laws and or safety.

[@Wave_Drop]

Crazy expensive. It's fair to say they don't want you there.

[@jamespeterson2117]

Hawaii is very over rated, and extremely expensive

[@jimbyers1880]

It’s Molokai, no okina. Molokai, not Moloka’i. And it’s not Lanai, it’s Lana’i, with an okina. But I’m glad you seem to like it.

[@blueberry4082]

Google maps says the opposite

[@jimbyers1880]

@@blueberry4082 There is some division on Molokai versus Moloka'i, the latter having the okina between the a and i at the end of the word. To your point, I am increasingly seeing people write Moloka'i. The last time I was on the island and talked to a lifelong resident, he insisted it's Molokai without the okina. But the Hawai'i Tourism Authority is now using Moloka'i as the spelling. Maybe that's now the norm. But it's always Lana'i (pronounced Lana-ee." If there's no okina it would sound like lan-eye, which is a patio. That is definitely the case. Lana'i is correct. Anyway, have a good one.

[@blueberry4082]

@@jimbyers1880 thanks for your answer

[@iluv2_travel]

pricey for a boring looking island..

[@That_Idiot_Bass_Player]

Peanut butter, asparagus, and corn- a classic combo

[@mccubb1]

What's a "turist"? 🤣 Much envy of your travels! If you're ever in Canada... come by for a visit. :)

[@Jenza82]

@mccubb1 ”Turist” is tourist in swedish (and other languages I'm sure). 😁

[@keithbloomfield1341]

If there are no ferry boats between the islands, how are the islands supplied Gabe? 🏝

[@stellamarina4123]

Barges towed from Honolulu.