MY FIRST TIME in HAWAII 🇺🇸 Waikiki is INCREDIBLE (Honolulu)

[@zanetravel]

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[@imuawarriors]

Mahalo (thank you) for visiting Hawaii! I lived in Hawaii all of my life and travel a lot, and I always follow the rule of 'treat people the way you want to be treated'. You are a nice friendly person, and that's why people are friendly to you.

[@kapioleilanionalanielua]

You are so kind to call the Ala Wai canal a bay. It’s the most trashed, polluted water in the State. Anyway, glad you enjoyed Honolulu 🤙

[@lorenamena9632]

😂 i was thinking the same thing too "if he only knew"🙈🙊

[@catherinetong4472]

Lol yeah I laughed when u said "bay" too 😂😂😂 it's ala wai canal

[@TheOriginalMarimoChan]

The local Ala Wai friends are cleaning it up with "genki balls" (look it up) and since then, sea life is returning to the Ala Wai - stingrays and even a monk seal! When I was a little girl the Ala Wai wasn't so polluted and I got to see multiple reef fish, sea horses and sting rays gliding through the water. I'm glad that the friend of the Ala Wai are making efforts to clean it up.

[@beauteoussounds1156]

I just remember hearing the rats scurrying around when walking next to it - ha!

[@kapioleilanionalanielua]

@@beauteoussounds1156 lol I saw a huge rat running on the sidewalk, then jump into the canal, and swim under the cement walkway haha!

[@imuawarriors]

Honolulu is a big city, and we have typical 'big city' problems: homelessness, crime, pollution, but we do our best, and I think we're getting better. Be careful as you would in any big city. Ask locals for their advice, and most would be more than happy to help. New subsriber.

[@finwest]

In which neighborhood is it getting better? Certainly not in mine; things are getting further out of control over recent years.

[@James-sn5mg]

Getting better? Wut? lol No it aint getting better. The only thing getting better is the number of expensive apartments being built for the riches to come

[@microcosm8]

@@James-sn5mgwhat amount of money you have to make to live in Hawaii?Just to rent a flat (not old and not expensive) and just to live a normal life?

[@jerryangton408]

sorry Honolulu is not close to a big city. and i lived here for 10 years but we do have our problems

[@jerryangton408]

8 grand a month you good

[@giannishen]

Wow ~ Hawaii, a place we have wanted to vacation since we were kids! The people there are so nice, it’s no wonder it’s the best vacation spot in the world! Your room is really great, not cheap but looks very comfortable! The sky in Hawaii is so beautiful, and it feels perfect when you walk on the street! Their biscuits are so exquisitely packaged, they look like works of art! Hawaii is really famous for its coffee. I remember when I was a kid, my parents went to Hawaii with a tour group. They bought me two small bags of volcano coffee powder. It is still the best coffee I have ever tasted. I miss the taste so much! Not surprisingly, you walk into a shopping mall again, but the mall in Hawaii is so beautiful, it feels like a park! The 50th state of the United States is so dreamy and beautiful! And that painter makes it cool! Thank you so much for sharing such a perfect day, you are really awesome! 👍😍🙌

[@melbournechugging2999]

Are you crazy Hawaii is Garbage

[@giannishen]

​ @melbournechugging2999 No, it is much better than you!

[@finwest]

Dreamy? Well, you must be dreaming with all those comments. It's certainly NOT the best vacation spot in the world, not even close.

[@giannishen]

​ @finwest Don't worry, I don't care about your harassing comment!

[@James-sn5mg]

@@giannishen I used to live in Hawaii. Hawaii has energy that draws you in and make you want to stay there but what you don't realize is that, it's actually a TRAP. You would get bored after like 6 months of living there. Hawaii is overhyped, overpriced and overrated.

[@beauteoussounds1156]

Hawaii smells good, too. Flowers. Ocean breeze. Not like other big cities.

[@philvie]

Ive been to Waikiki dozens of times, visiting again at the end of the month, seeing your reaction as a first time visitor gives me a new appreciation of the place, countng the days till I land in HNL

[@kcalebwalters]

I visited Hawaii for the first time last year, staying on Oahu. Honolulu/Waikiki is just a small part of what amazed me about that island. Ko Olina, Haleiwa, Banzai pipeline, Turtle Bay, Diamond Head, and so much more. I didn’t hardly scratch the surface while I was there. Love Hawaii!

[@FunkyChild718]

Hawaii is a vibe for sure. I like the quick 7 hour flights to Tokyo and LA too. I could set up shop in Honolulu for a few years for sure for easy access to Asia and Cali.

[@carydbman]

Royal Grove Hotel one block from Waikiki Beach, old family owned kitschy cool places with yearly regulars. Small pool. I used to pay $60 a night now it's $150 a night which apparently is cheap. Check it out it's close to the iconic Moana Surf Rider right on the beach. Don't miss Duke's breakfast brunch every morning. Jimmy Buffet covered a locals song Duke's on Sunday. At 16:32 you can see the pink hotel down the road a block while you are standing at Waikiki Beach. That's it. Great location and cheapest place around.

[@AnikoZurmuhl]

Thank you showing this beautiful video about Hawaii , love the lights, love that drawing it’s so cool. 🤩🤩

[@johnariola5780]

Interesting to hear what's going through the mind of a first time visitor upon arrival

[@raynebeauty7444]

So quick tip if you’re looking for clothing or souvenirs for a great price… head to Walmart or Ross - my husband bought two dashing pair of sunglasses at Ross and we bought like the biggest bulk of key chains and 2 towels at Walmart. Best bang for your buck 👍🏻

[@elizabethreiss6821]

We're headed to Waikiki for the first time in August. Love your content!

[@mamaikeda82]

Welcome to Hawaii!! They are called Tiki Torches.

[@Tarbjac]

You’ve got to get malasadas at Leonard’s in Waikiki and a slice of Haupia pie from Ted’s on the north shore.

[@sophiainjoy8942]

How crazy! U just left my native country in Cambodia to my hometown in Honolulu, Hawaii. Welcome to Waikiki!!!

[@zanetravel]

Thank you!

[@lexiejade_]

i’m going to waikiki next week and omg i can’t wait it looks beautiful!!

[@shem3475]

did you still go enjoy the beautiful place

[@lexiejade_]

@@shem3475 yesss i’m here right now it’s gorgeous!!

[@mallie35]

I love Oahu and Waikiki, I try to take a holiday there from Canberra Australia every year to attend the VW Club of Hawaii Shaka Weekend over the Labour Day long weekend, was there last year with my daughter for her 21st birthday and stayed at The Twin Finn. Unable to go this year but will go next year for sure.

[@lionelcristobal129]

His pause of confusion and excitement for hurricane popcorn got me 😂

[@TheChadTI]

5:15 That's a real nice building. Apartment sat for a few weeks (on a higher floor) wanted to stay 😅

[@weouthere24]

Yesss Honolulu is the best. Make sure you visit Manoa falls, in my opinion the best thing to do on the island! Enjoy Hawaii.

[@sassygirl7817]

I was born and raised on Oahu but moved to Maui over 30 years ago. It’s been about 20 years since I’ve back to Oahu and everything looks so different

[@alvinantonio8033]

Amazing how you went from Cambodia to Hawaii! Honolulu is my home town and would never live anywhere else in the world. I know you love doing Mall vlogs, go to Ala Moana Center that is the largest outdoor shopping mall in the world! While you're there, visit Honolulu Coffee Company! Each island has it's own personality. Kauai is The Garden Isle, very rural and laid back. Of course you already know that Maui had a very tragic Lahaina fire just last year and is in the recovery process. WIth you KZbin channel, you should fly over to Kahului and showcase The Valley Isle. They really need the help and support to build Lahaina and the rest of Maui. The Big Island has Hilo and Kona both different in scenery and vibes. Thank you for finally visiting Hawaii. You sort of mentioned how the Japanese love Hawaii so much. Precovid, they were our #1 visitors in our state. But because of the exchange rate and differences in the US economy and Japan state of economy, you've already seen the huge influx of westerners visiting Japan, but I don't think you would even notice how few Japanese tourists are in Waikiki. They use to dominate tour buses, airline flights, shopping on Kalakaua Ave etc. Please go visit Pearl Harbor and make the connection with Hawaii and Japan. And do what the tourists do by going to a Luau. Safa travels!!!

[@Ria_n_Brian_93]

I’m not a local but yes, I would call those tiki lights. Seeing this makes me want to definitely plan a trip to Hawaii. It will be my first time. 😊🌴

[@wcchudds1840]

Last year I visited Waikiki as well, but in your video I found it more relaxed and funny time chatting with others during the trip. Next time, I’ll visit other places again with better English conversation skills and outgoing vibes! Thanks for the videos, I feel like I have learned something important from the way you travel and contact with various people in various places!

[@kellylee3802]

Love Hawaii, been there a few times, the weather , tropical fruits, beaches and more. I was just there in August 2023. Uber and taxi are freaking expensive,so ended up rent a car to commute around Island. And I stayed in Waikiki as well except Hotel was more expensive than yours per night. I couldn’t find a lower price than $300 plus per night. But I like it, so no complain:-).

[@mrjoshuamsd]

The Sheraton Princess Kaiulani is the best balance of price, location and amenities in my opinion. Dead center of Waikiki, right off of Kalakaua kitty corner from Duke's statue and "Walls" beach, nice big pool, only a little bit more money than over by the Ala Wai.

[@diane9247]

Oooh, I've had those cookies. Divine! Yes. The International Market - full of good stuff, but better in the old days when it was just mom and pop stalls with jewelry, textiles, carvings, and a million other things. Thanks for the memories!

[@SantosBejar]

Let’s goo I was waiting for a video and it’s Hawaii

[@DanielAdisi-ps6wq]

Nice to see you in hawaii. Stay blessed. Aloha

[@polyprinz]

Tiki Torches....I have some at my house, in my back yard when I entertain guests.

[@valerynomura]

Are you still here in Hawaii? I've watched a bunch of your Japan videos and was surprised when I came across this Hawaii one. Be careful and don't roam around in Waikiki late at night. Stay safe!!!🌺

[@armstrongliu9920]

A new fan. of yours, just finished the Japan Videos,due to vacation coming up, thanks for the advice and explaining that you do in those videos.

[@TheOriginalMarimoChan]

I only watched this segment and I hope you got to walk through the grounds of the Royal Hawaiian Hotel. We live on Oahu but we frequent Waikiki just to feel like tourists and we also like the vibe there. My favorite thing is to walk along the Royal Hawaiian Shopping Center to the Royal Hawaiian Hotel and walk through it's amazing grounds; it really feels like you have stepped back in time to the 1940's. One night at the Royal Hawaiian Hotel costs about $600 but we are going to splurge on our anniversary. That old pink hotel has so much history I need to add it to my bucket list, and I live here!

[@hebneh]

I gradually realized that while he was sitting down and eating his cookies, the store behind him was where I worked from 1979 to about 1983. The space has been through multiple tenants over the years since then.

[@virtualtour4u]

great vibe at this hawaii place.

[@A380_Flyer]

wow a few days ago you were in phnom penh lol

[@asan1050]

Thanks for posting this video

[@amylydgate3586]

Aloha Zane! Welcome to Oahu, Hawaii, 2024 🏄‍♀️🏄🤙🌺

[@molonlabe9602]

The Bus is a good budget option BUT, you cannot take big bags on the bus. If you only have a personal and carry on, it can be used for airport transfers. Kuhio Banyan Club is just across from the International Market and you can get a big kitchenette room for around $150 per night, resort fee included. There's no swimming pool though. Cooking a couple meals in your room, such as breakfast and some dinners cuts costs quite a bit. I found many accomodations on a major booking website for $200 per night or less, all inclusive.

[@jcnredpizzawindow2219]

Been to Hawaii 100s of times and Waikiki has changed over the years for good and bad but you brought back that feeling when everything was special because we were experiencing it for the first time. We love that feeling. Am sorry you didn’t experience the original International Market Place before they turned into a mall. It was a hub of carts, eateries and entertainment, the owner actually lived in a treehouse on that banyan tree. Jc n Red

[@liliaalesan8201]

"Big Isand candies "cookies are the best! Only at Ala Moana Shopping Center and Big Island though..

[@dan4500]

I used to live on Oahu, beautiful to visit but living long term isn't fun, the cost of living is crazy! Best part about it is the cheap flights to other islands. The big island is amazing, you can swim at the beach, then go check out the snow (depends on the season) on the 13k foot elevation volcano. There's also a hike from sea level to about 13k elevation, it's intense.

[@soulo38]

I M the mature guy in aisan place. visit there long time ago, happy your video let me see explore this place again.

[@doc_zithu]

I love the portrait wow very creative ❤❤

[@2angelsnet]

Glad you love our home... Come Hawaii Island next time.... totally different world.

[@wwhfromeuropeyt]

My bigest dream is visiting hawaii (honolulu). Hope my dream come true 😊🥹

[@claytonanzai3090]

Try rainbow drive in on Kapahulu Ave at the end of waikiki

[@imuawarriors]

if you want to see big wave surfing, you have to go to O'ahu's north shore. waves can get over 40 feet.

[@piacash5216]

Don’t forget to Eat the Hawaiian Best Loco Mocco or Spam 😂😅😂😂 and Fresh Sushi 🍣 yummy 😋 👍👍👍

[@lizmckenzie8215]

Thanks for your video from where in the States you come. We love Hawaii. You will definitely want to return.liz from Australia xx

[@deenzmartin6695]

Hawaii is such a peaceful place

[@user-nt2yn8sc4k]

ハワイいいよね〜。息してるだけで元気になる

[@jennifer742011]

I’m visiting Hawaii on my 50th birthday 11-29 Hawaii 5-0

[@naomiblackerby6780]

How can you be at the beach and not get in the water?!!! Love your first impressions. Waikiki is my fav. I’m checking out your Japan vlog next

[@jamiecouanis7236]

My 3rd time from Australia the locals are warm because I'm a good person. I walk safe places. Spend time with the ocean. It's beautiful and not hard to enjoy healthy eating. ABC stores everywhere can help. For boiled eggs and beer.😂

[@frikitiki]

BTW, On Lewers street, if you watch the 2014 version of Godzilla, this is the street he tears up when he lands in Hawaii. I worked in the blue/copper building to the right of the screen. at 20:49. I went to my boss and said we need to add giant lizard taking out building to any catastrophe plans for the company.

[@vgshwk]

Look for the hideaway bar for decent drink prices. In an alley behind a 711 a locals place.

[@beegee3136]

Thank you for a nice video. Us locals are the nicest people you will ever meet...as long as you treat Hawaii with respect. I work in Waikiki and deal with a lot of disrespectful visitors, unfortunately. Also, you can't drink in public here, but a lot of people do it anyway.

[@djswoll]

Just stayed at that location in March... pretty central to everything. Room was ok.

[@darrylk808]

I think that hotel is where I went for Ube pancakes at that restaurant in the lobby. If you don't know, about 20% of the population is Filipino.

[@vgshwk]

The ala Moana mall has a cheap food court.

[@TheChadTI]

I always check these Waikiki videos to try to spot myself filming mine.😅

[@twixcff]

Is this the video when you were in Hawaii a month or so ago? Glad to see you finally posted it 😁

[@kiwiguy1975]

Great video Zane. Just a question about tipping when ordering from the table using a QR code. Can you add the tip to the order electronically, or do you still need to tip with cash?

[@zanetravel]

You can tip with the electronically 😎

[@DusFlyer121]

OMG, i've been to Cheeseburger in Paradise 25 years ago with my Mum. First time in Hawaii. Best Burger ever:-)

[@Olengstv]

what month is the best time to go Hawaii? Thanks

[@Mikomido5]

Aloha 🤙 welcome to the Aina. Prices here much different from southeast asía but the weather and beaches here are beautiful

[@juusssttteverything4110]

Wow Asia to Hawaii 🤙

[@LostUndertheSky]

Hawaii is hella expensive. What I did was rent a compact suv ($40/night) and folded the backseats and slept in the back instead of paying for hotels or Airbnb. There’s places to park the car overnight, The beach have showers which I used early in the morning or when I swam in the ocean. Hawaii / Oahu or any of the islands is best explored with a car. Would I go back to Hawaii and car camp again? Hell yeah, budget traveler 4 life

[@flaneurlife]

Winning at travel hacking, anyone? From Cambodia to Hawaii in the blink of an eye. Another place filled with history!

[@ej9691]

I get motion sickness too! As a matter of fact, watching the camera whip around so quickly is making me feel ill

[@Uncardo]

i swear everytime im about to go somewhere, you go there too 😂😂

[@the92r]

if you are landing in hnl , i usu book with hawaii23, set price of $23 ie to waikiki... add tip, so about $28-30.

[@The_CoffeeSlayer]

hey zane what gear do you use if you dont mind me asking. Like what is your setup? I am interested in doing what you do and saw your camera in the mirror and it looked simple enough but i didnt know exactly what it was. thank you.

[@zanetravel]

GoPro

[@The_CoffeeSlayer]

@@zanetravel sweet thanks Zane. How does it usually do in low light though just wondering?

[@andybaker2456]

Anyone who thinks you're there now obviously didn't catch the comment at the start about not needing to clear immigration due to still being in the US, implying that this was filmed at the start of your latest trip on the way to Asia from the US!

[@bevyow299]

Welcome to my home! Aloha

[@liliaalesan8201]

Hawaii volcanic water is expensive but very good water from the Big Island

[@dalehatcher3935]

There are a lot of hotels way cheaper than that in Waikiki. I know some about $75 - $100 a night.

[@harveyh3696]

I live om O'ahu. Haven't been to Waikiki in years.

[@jonnuanez7183]

I was disoriented when I came out of that same airport years ago. I was walking around the nearby streets when this female teen directed me which way I should go for the bus, which way Waikiki was, etc. She even gave me one way bus fare. It was good karma and a 🙏 sign of things to come. Hurricane popcorn is delicious btw. And I'm going to miss the old International Market Place.

[@TroyKahalehoe-x1x]

Depends where u going ,u catch the bus

[@TroyKahalehoe-x1x]

Hows your Budget on the food

[@ReclinerSports]

Tiki torch? Love the content!

[@passportbro7]

Matey 👍 big jump from phnom Penh , ✈️

[@cJeremy]

Waikiki is cool but it's a big tourist trap. i enjoyed Kauai more. one day you should visit there too. anyway, keep up the good work man. love your channel.

[@TroyKahalehoe-x1x]

You gotta go out for that ,but you gotta know the water

[@traveling_emptynesters]

100% Kona coffee, the only way to go 😋

[@n.correiaphotography6940]

Go eat at marugame udon if you’re still in Waikīkī

[@zanetravel]

Been there many times in Asia! One of my favorites

[@dorightbyjesus_scorpion9489]

That cartoon of you 😂

[@miked4maine]

Your not far from the North Shore ...the Pipeline is the wildest surf spot ...so photo great > GO !

[@initialdwu7821]

I love waikiki.

[@catherineim2431]

How much was that drawing of you?

[@TroyKahalehoe-x1x]

Nice Drawing

[@dondurgan427]

Did you do anything other than video waikiki? You missed out on so much

[@valeriizakharov4131]

You should come visit Canada 🇨🇦

[@TroyKahalehoe-x1x]

Just some shops to shopping

[@kevinszymczak4732]

Im here too!

[@raymondflores1323]

Hawaii is the place. to be . Oh remember ABC stores= Always Bring Cash! 😃

[@phillizares4921]

Another version is called " All Blocks Covered" LOL