PROS AND CONS OF LIVING IN HAWAII 2016

[@rocketgirlmick]

this was fate. i was just looking up apartments in hawaii last night and i woke up and this was in my suggestions box. that's it. i'm moving lol. your eyes ARE SO GORGEOUS OMG

[@gorathiemann]

+rocket girl That is so funny :) You should visit some time :) I love your Videos :) Have a good day :*

[@scandinesian_rider]

I from Hawaii, born and raised. Hawaii has it's perks and it's nice for a slow and easy living...however I got bored with it and I wanted to leave but no mater how hard I tried, I always seem to find my way back home...I joined the Army to get away from Hawaii...guess where my first duty station was...Hawaii, f*ck me, right?

[@gorathiemann]

:D that is funny :)

[@likesubcribeandalsocomment5330]

Cerberus Spectre lol

[@abdiellawrence397]

I am thinking about Hawaii being my next duty station. I'm currently in Korea and tired of the cold weather.

[@marianc1492]

lmao

[@Echolyris212]

Need a girl to join you 😉 lol

[@lavapix]

I don't think many who move here realize just how expensive it is to live/survive in Hawaii. Come here with lots of cash in the bank or the willingness to work 3 jobs. Sometimes both depending on the lifestyle you hope to live. You learn to do without many things you once thought were important. As long as you have a car, surfboards and a roof over your head, all is good. Oh wait, don't surf. Surfing sucks. Beware, there is a shortage of affordable rentals. The good ones never see craigslist. Nice video....

[@gorathiemann]

+lavapix well said :) Have a good day:)

[@tierrashanice6299]

What's the average rent amount /estimate?

[@lavapix]

$1200 - $1400 a month for a 1 br on The Big Island Kona side. Most cheap ones are slumlords or dumps. You live here long enough and you recognize them on craigslist. honolulu.craigslist.org/search/big/apa

[@atila5402]

+lavapix Miami, Florida the rent its the same for the 1 bedroom. And even more.

[@catherinechicotka]

Rent is double that for a 1br in Northern California :(

[@disorderlyteen]

The thing that bothers me the most is the about people like this, who move to Hawaii. Military families included is the fact that no one bothers to talk about the Hawaiians. Our history and culture are being destroyed and looked over. These people from the mainland, Asia and the world love to talk about aloha. Thinking that watching Lilo and Stitch means they know the meaning. People want to live in 'paradise' so they move to a chain of islands with limited land. The true Hawaiians and natives of the land have always been pushed to the sidelines, with less access to better school. The Hawaiians have no way to own a home on their own lands because foreigners with more money or opportunities drive up the cost of living. Then once they get a Hawaii ID, they go on to talk about being 'kama'aina' a Hawaiian word meaning children of the land when they have no right to this title. They use this to get discounts at stores that offer a kama'aina discount. I am not oppose to foreigners who respect Hawaiian history and culture, who give back to Hawaii. I respect the tourist who come and visit, who explore and enjoy. I guess my point is that not enough people know Hawaiian history and how Hawaiians are still being affected today.

[@okayed5017]

disorderlyteen Europeans they like claiming shit

[@johnNYgoesLA]

I was asked if I was kama'aina I declined but I started talking to her cos she was super cute. she ended up giing me the discount I am not even a resident of Hawaii :D my hawaiian friends were pissed because they actually looked hawaiian but they didn't get the discount they didnt ask :D that was funny

[@johnNYgoesLA]

@disorderlyteen I like Hawaiians like you! I agree. However I believe many hawaiians dont know enough about their own culture and language. For example why is it so common to misspronounce hawaiian words? Like Māʻili. Why do ppl prounouce it like Miley? I can't say it right cos my friends will look at me like I have no right to speak hawaiian cos I am haole.

[@disorderlyteen]

Language evolves, much like how hello turned into hi, brother into bro. Most people who grow up in Hawaii and attend public school are required to learn state history. They grow up learning about how a few rich westerners gather together and imprisoned the last Queen of Hawaii. How the monarchy was slowly stripped of its power. How these westerners passed voting laws that prevented most native Hawaiians from even being able to vote for their own leaders. It also doesnt help that westerners brought sickness that wiped out more than half of the Hawaiian people. I am not saying that its okay to look at you funny because you choose to say Hawaiian words correctly, I personally appreciate it. It shows that you took the time to learn.

[@johnNYgoesLA]

Thanks. When I said culture I meant stuff like polynesian navagation, growing crops the old way, eating traditional foods etc. I know the story of Queen Lili... Such a dark chapter. Honestly it makes me sad. I found a T-Shirt that I bought the first time I was on the islands... I never had a close look at it until recently when I realized that it says HAWAII - est 1959... Isn't that offensive? I whish Hawaii was a sovereign nation again, but I also realize the benefits that come with being part of the USA.

[@benkaufman4159]

Been to Hawaii went snorkeling saw a turtle

[@_GonRob]

No one gives a fuck

[@benkaufman4159]

Yea about you

[@_GonRob]

+Benjamin Kaufman (Ben k) Dude you're like 11 and you want to start a KZbin channel that will never work

[@_GonRob]

+Benjamin Kaufman (Ben k) Also you're comment sounds so fucking retarded

[@fruitopia5461]

+Gonzalo Robinson D. it's not nice to bully little kids try being nice. There's 10 year Olds making millions of dollars on KZbin. Evan tube.

[@writeymaile]

My mom was adopted when she was one, and her family moved her to Honolulu right after. She lived there until she was sixteen. It makes me really sad that it's so commercialized and touristy. Mom told me that even in the 60's, the culture was fading. Like the American Indians/Native Americans (depending on what you call the native mainlanders), they were kind of kicked out. Why did the Europeans do that? I'm not blaming all of you. But they took away so many people's homes to brag about how much land they owned. Sometimes I'm embarrassed by my own species. Is that wrong?

[@HaleyBombastic]

Miles B No, it means you're conscious

[@eline4188]

Miles B the natives were really nice and they took advantage of that.

[@Daniepannieful]

Miles B every culture did that even native tribes to each other. people were arseholes and didn't have the same beliefs and resoning that people do today.

[@berryblueish13]

Miles B nope back then people were obsessed and greedy most of them anyway history sucks man they see them as dirty Indians with no home training and I guess hundreds of years past and still no change with the homes and such But I understand you I'm mixed so when one side of me is acting up I'm just like "sigh" it's not all of them but you know some of them lol

[@xendeq3239]

Kurt Cobain someone with your exact name is in my clash royale clan :/

[@aaronmitchellcollins4994]

I actually just bought a one way ticket to Honolulu, dropped everything and bought the ticket, I suppose we will see how this turn out!

[@gorathiemann]

that sounds amazing. have fun :)

[@harrykuheim6107]

FYI ....This Babe can get away with 1,000 times as much stuff in Hawaii as you will Aaron....She can go to any Beach she wants ...you might get your ass Kicked ....She can get a Free ride anywhere any time...you can't.....She can waltz into any Restaurant and immediately get a job raking in Tips if need be....You can't....unless you are in a Gay Bar....

[@happypower6986]

I´m doing the same thing!! My plane arrives in Honolulu January 11. Do you have any tips?? :D :D :D

[@bt4350]

I'm sure the residents there will appreciate your upcoming contribution to the growing homeless problem they have.

[@bt4350]

MMA Expert It's always nice when people chase happiness, and even better when they find it, but I ultimately couldn't give two shits one way or the other. The fact is that the OP's plans sound like a recipe for becoming a bum in Hawaii. That said, do you need me to draw you picture in crayon or do you think you can process logic beyond the 2nd grade? Rhetorical question (that means you don't need to answer) given your user name. Maybe I can help with puppets. Would you like that?

[@CB-gm3nx]

Loved living there. I did start to get a little claustrophobic being able to hit ocean in basically under hour in any direction but the beaches were out of this world. Beautiful place and will revisit someday.

[@gorathiemann]

I know this feeling :)

[@SokzMusic]

take me to Hawaiiiiiiiii!!!!

[@gorathiemann]

+Lil Sokz hehe you should go sometime :) its very nice:)

[@SokzMusic]

+Tropicalinii i used to go every year when I was little! Maui, Kauai & Honolulu. I miss it so much, you should be blessed to live in Hawaii!

[@gorathiemann]

that sounds amazing :)

[@lauragruchatka7969]

+Tropicalinii I'm currently thinking about doing some kind of work and travel there, so you think it would work?x

[@gorathiemann]

i am not american so i could not work there but if you are you should do it for sure! its amazing :) have a good day:)

[@mahesh7069]

Thanks. Are you still living in Hawaii? Could you compare Maui vs the big island? My wife and I are trying to decide between the two. Best wishes.

[@hannahcarter7871]

I agree with you Waikiki isn't Hawaii people will always go to Oahu and say they didn't like it but I always ask them did you leave Honolulu and they will say no, you need to go out and explore the whole island because it has so much to offer

[@gorathiemann]

totally agree with you :)

[@okjessicah]

I've always wanted to move to Hawaii but the price is definitely my biggest hurdle. I know one day I'll be able to live there 💕

[@jamesburks9237]

Jessica Braunscheidel that is so funny

[@purseypurslane]

Jessica don't feel so bad, many many people who move there end up coming back to the mainland, broke and have to start over again. Not everyone fits in.

[@SomeUrbanNinja]

There are places that are pretty cheap, about 500 monthly for a 200 sq foot house.... about 950 for a 700 sq foot house... things like that.. .Sell everything you own before you move out.. you won't need any of it.. just buy what you need when you arrive.

[@okjessicah]

SomeUrbanNinja see that's the thing. In Michigan for $500 I can get 1000 square-foot house

[@dmo2487]

$1200 for a 2200 square foot house 2 garages in beautiful British Columbia :D

[@lehuakahaleuahi7240]

born and raised in hawaii and i'd have to agree with everything she said! good honest opinion of pros and cons of living in hawaii!

[@gorathiemann]

MAHALO :) Have a good day:)

[@larinvermont3271]

I remember being in Hawai'i 30 years ago, visiting friends who are native Hawaiians, and sitting on an inter-island flight with a married couple who would have been my parents' age. We spent the entire flight from the Big Island to Kauai'i discussing the pros and cons of living in Hawai'i after they had retired from Michigan (I was trying to decide if I would pick up my career and relocate to The Islands for the lifestyle and proximity to friends). The end of the discussion was that my flight companions had decided to move back to the Mainland, the final determining factor was that in order to go anywhere it was necessary for them to get on an airplane! I have since continued to return to The Islands many times, and one thing that has not changed has been the sheer number of Hawaiian residents who still get on a plane with you on O'ahu with their bags of groceries - and if you take the time to ask, you find it's a regular trip to buy food items, clothing, etc., you still cannot buy on Kauai'i, Molokai'i, and especially Lanai'i. I still visit my friends regularly, even though it's a 10 to 12 hour flight, but that conversation 30 years ago put an end to my plans of retiring to The Islands.

[@abigaylesmith9162]

I've never been to Hawaii, but I would love to go. I just picture myself teaching during the day, and going to get some amazing fruits and vegetables at the market after work. Enjoying the water on the weekend with my husband. 😊 My frenchie just sunbathing. 😎

[@jennyts2001]

We were in Hawaii and after 3 years we were so ready to Leave I'm so happy to be back in the mainland

[@destinysmith8689]

hahah yeah its honestly way easier. you have to be rich or lucky to live in Hawaii

[@Fanny-vt2zw]

They are kicking us out of our home :( Reality is that the kids here will have to move out of the state to make it in life. Its just sad to me because Oahu is home to me, but it shouldn't matter what the people want since the government will keep moving to kick the locals out of the islands.

[@destinysmith8689]

i know exactly what you mean... /: i recently moved to utah but was born and raised, and lived in Hawaii for 13 years. In reality if you want a good education, good occupation you seriously need to get off that rock and find a bigger place to live. Theres not a whole lot of oppurtunities to be successful in Hawaii.

[@Fanny-vt2zw]

taylor smith TRUE

[@robertpurvis6106]

I agree. Grew up in Maui. Best times of my early life. My parents moved back to Cali and I had to choose at 19 what I would do. I didn't have family or connections in a hotel or whatever and didn't see prospering in a plate lunch place I was working and selling pot was just for fun. LOL. Many moons passed and now I have a contracting/construction business and hope to save up for a while and will try to go back and retire in Hawaii one day. Hawaii is the best. I didn't realize what it meant to be Filipino till I moved there. Hawaii showed me how to respect family, friends, land, and how to fight. Made most of who I am today.

[@dronebagels6995]

Yes, I know a person whose family was born and raised in Kahuku (from what I know its "very country") and now some of them has moved to the mainland.

[@Shitt3r6968]

Robert Purvis thats an awesome story man good luck!!!

[@WThomas]

I lived in Hawaii for 3 years and took the bus and found it to be one of the best. It was reliable for the most part. Occasionally they had delays due to water main leaks, molasses spills and wild cattle running wild

[@CalvinKrause]

My girlfriend and I just came back from shooting in Hawaiʻi and we loved that they respect the environment so much, like no plastic bags, lots of electric cars, clean beaches, fines for smoking etc. And we actually took the bus pretty often but we thought it was okay! It took us to the most beautiful places in Hawaiʻi Kai and up to Kailua, and a friend took us to the North Shore in his car :) It just takes ages!! You should try the bus on Maui, the system only covers a small part of the island and the stops are miles apart (and again, super slow). Still Hawaiʻi is one of our favourite places :)

[@gorathiemann]

+Calvin Krause ALOHA how nice :) Yes i think i am just used to german bus system :D I love Hawaii :) My friend is a photographer. I love shooting with her in Hawaii :) its amazing. I bet you captured some beautiful shots :) have a good day:)

[@BlankCanvasArts]

Europe cares for their people. At least in your generation.

[@gorathiemann]

yes that is true :)

[@neilhunn7708]

Calvin Krause I

[@uilanihi808]

I really enjoy this video, I think you really showcased the things that people need to know when they think about coming here and I love that you understand the 'aina and the people here so quickly.

[@gorathiemann]

Mahalo Angela, I am so happy that you enjoy my content :) have a great day :)

[@oahugirlfriday7430]

I believe this was a great video for her perspective. I don't think she was trying to fight our battle for Hawaiian rights for this video. It isn't just transplants that make traffic difficult. We have to take some responsibility for allowing our land to be bought up by outsiders, allowing our aina to be overdeveloped, etc.. We can't continue to blame "others". Having Hawaiian blood and most of my ohana still lives on island and half have never left.. I say this was a fair assessment of Da Bus and traffic not to mention the cost. Good and fair video.

[@gorathiemann]

Thank you for your honest opinion :) I just try to show what I experienced :) have a great day ! mahalo

[@QazplmQazplm-jo5hc]

Tropicalinii oahu girl is probably a philippino girl that lies and says she's Japanese. look at the people riding the "Lea Lea" bus. that's what Japanese look like. now watch "fresh off the boat" episodes, that's philippino.

[@jamesburks9237]

Q1a2z3p4l5m6 Qazplm it's true there's a difference between Japanese people and the people on hawaii.

[@ilyysabella]

I'm so glad you made this video! It will definitely help me make my decision if it is worth it to think about going to university there!

[@gorathiemann]

+It's Bella Babe It would be really nice :)

[@minimamoralia8495]

Can't wait to visit Hawaii, looks so amazing! I love your video :)

[@megan5859]

I don't think I've ever laid eyes on such a beautiful place and such a beautiful person

[@gorathiemann]

Alpha :) thank you so so much for your support :) have an amazing day ::*

[@rubi89ify]

Went to Hawaii for the 1st time last week and I fell in love 😩 I've heard the negatives from the locals. One that I kept getting was the "high rent" and being that I'm from NYC this is norm, I didn't see much of a difference

[@gorathiemann]

yes so happy that you got to see the island :) yes New York is very expensive tooo :) Love NEW YORK so much :) have a good day:)

[@NanaNoms]

the best part about traveling is spending NYC money everywhere else XD

[@SunnyIlha]

This is one of my most loved video of Hawaii. Everything you've said and shown so true. You're great !

[@gorathiemann]

You are so kind ! thank you for your words ! sending sunshine your way :)

[@silicoffin8321]

Yes I've lived here all my life and everything you have just said is so accurate!!!

[@gorathiemann]

Thank you so much for watching ! have a wonderful day :)

[@Heymandini]

Born and raised on the west side of oahu!! Hawaii is amazing for all of its beauty, family life, and culture. But as for living, it is just way too expensive. Alot of locals move off island because they cant afford hawaii. It is a safe place to live and so beautiful but as far as opportunities, we're limited unless you fly off island. However, this place is definitely what I call home. My whole family and life is here and when im on a trip away from hawaii, i really do see why this place is home😊

[@gorathiemann]

so nice ;) I adore that a lot !! Hawaii is so amazing ! have a nice day:) MAHALO

[@beckiejbrown]

It was interesting to see/hear this perspective! xxx

[@gorathiemann]

thank you :)

[@3v388]

I'm visiting Hawaii for the first time from California :) Going to explore it like the locals. Been hearing so much about Hawaii from friends who had families there. Excited. Thanks for the video.

[@3v388]

heard about cars being broken into, overpriced pineapples and such. Will eat at local places and get ingredients from local markets to cook. Any more tips?

[@gorathiemann]

yes go to the farmers market on the North shore its always thursdays :) have a awesome trip :)

[@allielong5804]

I went to Maui and Oahu and I loved them both

[@gorathiemann]

I never been to maui but I would love to go :)

[@livehawaii]

Very cool. Thanks for sharing! Love the comment about the bus system especially when it's supposed to be one of the best in the country. Europe is way ahead in public transportation for sure.

[@emhapz]

where is this woman from? she has a very small french accent behind her American one

[@gorathiemann]

thank you for watching :) I am German :)

[@emhapz]

Tropicalinii cool! Thanks

[@Crazylenibaby98]

Tropicalinii Why did you move to Hawaii? Are you working there? And did anyone come with you? Would be nice to know :)

[@gorathiemann]

I used to go to school there:) right now I am in Germany but I wanna go back as soon as I can :)

[@Crazylenibaby98]

Tropicalinii Cool! :) Liebe Grüße!

[@joro9301]

Nice video! You went right past my house while filming the segment in Hawaii Kai harbor... Love it here! :-)

[@gorathiemann]

+Jo Ro nice :) my friends live there too its amazing :) best place :)

[@alanacastillo3038]

How about college in Hawaii? Its at the top of my list to go to

[@dronebagels6995]

why do you want to go to a college in Hawaii?

[@a.y.thedoode8419]

Alana Castillo do it!! i got a football offer to UH at manoa, i might just have to go!

[@ilyaonthefly]

Great and insightful video! Hawaii looks like a really cool place. Loved it. Keep up the good work, I subbed!

[@gorathiemann]

thank you :) have a good day:)

[@ilyaonthefly]

Tropicalinii No problem!

[@princesskaiulani6114]

I live in Hawaii and I've been living in Hawaii for a year

[@gorathiemann]

nice :)

[@stacib1199]

Princess Kaiulani what part

[@stephanieacs8382]

Awe seeing Kaneohe gave me goosebumps, that was my home for awhile! This video made me miss Hawaii :)

[@gorathiemann]

thank you for watching ! :)

[@buckettte]

I would love to visit Hawaii again, I dont have much memory of being there. My childhood memories have gone a little muddled for some reason lol. My grandpa was a cop in Oahu, and he loved it there, I like the PNW though... It can be a little cold, but it is gorgeous.

[@gorathiemann]

you should visit some time :)

[@chickletta]

Why not go for a way cheaper and equally (dare I say even more) magical option like Bali or Thailand? Or Philippines?

[@gorathiemann]

I wanna go to Bali :) I just like Hawaii so much because of the healty lifestyle and the water. I think that Hawaii has the most varaity of beaches and nature :)

[@agirlisnoone5953]

Cheaper for some people... costs me about the same for flight/ lodging for a week in Hawaii as it does just flight to Bali 😭 Live on the US west coast and it's cheap to get to Hawaii.

[@PASSItON21c]

this is one of my new favorite channels! Ive always dreamt of living in hawaii

[@gorathiemann]

+PASSItON Sorry for answering late! thank you so much :) its very kind of you:*

[@MissAllaCinderella]

It's expensive to live in Hawaii because EVERYTHING has to be imported, not because it's popular. Lol.

[@gorathiemann]

yeah :(

[@killurmommy]

i found it interesting that theres a giant dole plantation but the pineapples and bananas at the hotel was still from ecuador...

[@proudtobe6034]

mega geiles video und voll informativ 😍 hört sich voll schön an, auf hawaii zu leben 😩❤

[@littlerebelle]

wow this video somehow was in my recommended thingy and I was so confused cause I knew that I know it/you and then I click it and it has over 206000 views! Wow! Als If you realise, i've commented 10 month ago lol

[@gorathiemann]

thank you for supporting :)

[@KristinNTravis]

Honesty, I want to live by the ocean so much. Now I want to even more! Great video!

[@gorathiemann]

hehe yes it so nice

[@daynajenuwine6867]

I'm shocked to hear there are cons to living in Hawaii 🙈 I'm sure when you live there it's different than being on vacation - but it's a world of difference from Michigan over here! Subbed and can't wait to see more. Love that you filmed on the beach too

[@gorathiemann]

+Dayna Jenuwine I would love to visit Michigan :) It sounds very nice :)

[@BRIANAJONESCHASE]

I was born and raised on the big island :)

[@gorathiemann]

+beautybybrixo that is amazing :) i just went to the big island. it is so beautiful:)

[@DrowsyKodi]

I was born and raised in the big city of NEW YORK and when I’m 25 im moving to Hawaii

[@yummouna]

Such a thorough video! And such beautiful bits of Hawaii shown at the end

[@gorathiemann]

thank you so much for watching:) have an amazing day

[@user-dy2qq5wh4b]

Go to maui, north shore. Thats where its at.

[@gorathiemann]

I will :)

[@doublecolt45s78]

Maui get to much haule’s and de claim to be kanaka, but de not. You gotta have da koko fo be Hawaiian.

[@alohalivingtv]

Yes, I agree! Hawaii's beach is truly relaxing and the best. :)

[@gorathiemann]

Yes :)

[@russnewell900]

I must go to Hawaii!!

[@a.d.8792]

Awesome video! Thank you for posting it! My husband and I are thinking of asking for orders there in a couple of years - and we looked at some homes near the beach you're at in the video! It's so beautiful! What camera are you using to take all these shots?

[@gorathiemann]

+Annice Everett That is so cool :) I love it there :) its the perfect place :) I am using a Cannon G7x :) have an amazing day :)

[@123LalaB]

On the main island the bus is great! Waikiki is so much cheaper than Maui!

[@stacib1199]

Lala B. how far between?

[@123LalaB]

Well, especially going out to eat. Prices are about $5 more on everything.

[@SurvivingasMom]

My family lived on Oahu for years. I had multiple extended visits there. It's wonderful but not sure I could live there long term. From NY, the flight is awful (10+ hours). I remember 12 years ago, a gallon of milk there was over $6 compared to NY at $4.

[@coolioXD88]

Hawai'i is too over populated and very over priced. people should really save themselves.

[@thehapavegan7177]

I said the exact same thing on another youtubers (raw alignment) channel, amongst other things; and got my comment deleted. I wish these people would show the real Hawai'i, instead of just the beaches. They're making people want to move to an already overly crowded place, just to gain views.

[@Alohismom]

That is true for Oahu but the outer islands still have a lot of open space.

[@coolioXD88]

Becka g a lot of open space, but there's not much to do on other islands. And it's open space to keep the country, country

[@buschelobultra7314]

+Becka g yea you are right but i agree keep country country but if you move there live in the country and try to keep it country i love Hawaii and if maui and molokai Kauai became all like southern Oahu id be pissed and wouldn't blame the locals if they were too

[@destinysmith8689]

very very true. too much people are moving there and dont understand ITS AN ISLAND. That island cant hold up that much people.

[@oliviaharlow3866]

I know it probably sounds weird but honestly if be afraid to move to Hawaii. It's just so isolated and small and that freaks me out, like what if a huge storm hit and waves just swallowed it up?

[@samadrid6321]

I've visited twice and if I never go back that's fine. It IS too expensive, I was in the navy so I've seen enough water for my lifetime, Hawaii I will take a pass.

[@destinysmith8689]

the cost of living is ridiculoudly high, and most jobs there dont even pay enough...

[@samadrid6321]

taylor smith Fuck Hawaii, it's an ok place to visit, but to live there? Hell no.

[@destinysmith8689]

hahahhaha yeah i think visiting there would be better and you wont stress as much xD

[@boldlypolished]

Wow 2 hrs late? I guess the lifestyle there is so relaxed and chill that no one would complain about being 2 hrs late lol It's a good thing it's so sunny there because driving with no lights is so scary!! Hope you mostly stayed off the roads at night that time. -Sel

[@gorathiemann]

+Leslie and Selena yeh i did not drive at night, that would be way to dangerous :) they also have there hawaiian time :D which refelcts being late :D

[@boldlypolished]

Haha definitely a lifestyle change to adjust to, but it sounds like it's really worth it :) -Sel

[@gorathiemann]

hehe yes :)

[@natemcdaniel2139]

Good video...and you are right, its not all great in paradise. Its a great place though. One advantage of the Philippines and Mexico...tropical and CHEAP.

[@gorathiemann]

yes I lived 7 month in Mexico and I loved it :)

[@musiiic3]

Hi, wollte fragen, wo du in den 7 Monaten gewohnt hast ? oder wo/wie du in Hawaii wohnst?

[@raiderfrankdatank]

Another awesome beautiful video of Hawaii, but yes it is expensive. The Bus isnt the greatest but its much better than other states. And yes we struggle big time. A lot of people move to the states...thanks for the video! Mahalo

[@gorathiemann]

+eph elle Thank you :) Yes I guess its what you pay for paradise :/ have a great day:) MAHALO

[@raiderfrankdatank]

hope you visit again soon

[@gorathiemann]

yes for sure:)

[@itzjustzev]

I live in Hawaii but this lady is right in this video

[@gorathiemann]

Thank you :*

[@Javijavijavi]

your friend went to chile?? thats awesome!! I'm from there :)

[@gorathiemann]

nice :) i wanna go :)

[@lpsrockstarpuppy]

Do they have Trader Joes in Hawaii?

[@leahdenike]

no we don't.

[@AsiaMaesLife]

No, we don't have that here.

[@jamesburks9237]

LpsHomiesTV no they have asians everywhere you look. they're gonna take over america

[@jamesburks9237]

LpsHomiesTV THE ASIANS ARE COMING!!! THE ASIANS ARE COMING!!!

[@ktowniecity7269]

thats everywhere. vancouver, san francisco r already ruined

[@BellaEssentialLiving]

Beautiful! Thank you for sharing. I thought there were roadside fruit markets that were less expensive than the stores. Have you found these, or are they only in certain areas/islands?

[@gorathiemann]

hi :) You can find them a lot on the north shore on Oahu :) there is also a farmers market which is great:) MAHALO

[@nora4542]

used to live there for 10 years 😪😭

[@gorathiemann]

:) nice

[@JessicaOceanLover]

It's simple- if you want to be outside all the time all year around you will love Hawaii. I absolutely love it 😍

[@gorathiemann]

yes so true :)

[@arianamoncada2557]

We're over populated, tourists need to stop living here smh

[@mickrory3767]

Is your family originally from Hawaii? I'm asking this because your last name "Moncada" is originally from Spain

[@kaileedias4939]

Ariana Moncada white ppl take over

[@TheKimi808]

Was I your 5,000th subscriber! If so that's soooo cool haha

[@gorathiemann]

thank you for supporting !!! :)

[@filizleibham8718]

schönes video! ❤

[@gorathiemann]

danke:)

[@JilLuluArt]

Hey, I found your channel because you commented on one of my videos and I love your videos! They are so pretty and I wish I could live where you live :P

[@gorathiemann]

+Jil Thank you :)

[@danny00726]

Oh how lucky to be rich and white

[@mattmarkus4868]

what the fuck does white have to do with it.

[@ktowniecity7269]

You're forgetting a hot white girl. Most of them are shallow idiots yet get everything handed to them because life is easy for them

[@digitalgliff]

yeagh...bout that..... white= all the worlds socal problems stem from YOU!. Being white means your automaticly thaught as being a raceist. Not to mention all the people trying to shame you using "white guilt". So you see being white is not all that great. Dont evin start on being a white man, Thats a whole other pandoras box.

[@kaikeakaui6884]

Come to Kauai, that's where I live. I'd recommend the Lihue Marriott as it is very nice place to stay, it's well kept, and it's very close to the airport. Lots of great beaches and hikes, great place to live.

[@AshleyArvidsson]

If you're really pretty and come from a rich family, then the pros are all you have.

[@destinysmith8689]

hahah true

[@TheKimi808]

I'm born and raised in Hawaii and I love it sooooo much! And I totally agree youuu!!!!!!

[@gorathiemann]

thank you so much for watching :) I wish I was raised on the island :)

[@blueeyedgojo689]

my island :)

[@gorathiemann]

nice:)

[@akbablieeo]

I was born and raised in waimanalo :) as a Hawaiian, I completely agree with everything you're saying. I love my homeland and culture, but it is very expensive to live here. My family and I are 75% Hawaiian, my father is pure Hawaiian and my mom is half and even with all the Kama'aina discounts, it's still very expensive here. And the bus system is horrible lol I didn't realize how bad it was until I traveled and the buses in the mainland are almost ALWAYS on time and here in Hawaii, you have to plan at least half an hour to an hour ahead in case your bus is late. My parents raised us with us outside all the time. Beautiful weather, always active and always at the beach. My parents struggled financially but we were always abundant in happiness. I think moving to Hawaii and raising a family is a great experience but please consider the financial part. xoxo :)

[@gorathiemann]

+Abbie Kaleo That is so wonderful :) I love Waimanalo it is so magnificent. I totaly agree that the financial part is a huge thing. I just think that in Hawaii you are happpier with less :) It is so beautiful and diverse. So cool that you are 75% Hawaiian :) Have an amazing day :) ALOHA

[@sweetleys]

DOLE PINEAPPLE ICE CREAM

[@ThoughtDaughterRegan]

Kari best shit ever

[@DelAragon808]

tupacamaru2, yes, exactly like it... same name too.

[@sunsetbeach2893]

We had a great bus system but after the state had a massive budget cut, one of the first things to go were some of the best bus routes. We had 2 circle-island buses that tourists loved. It went from town to North Shore. And things are taking longer because of our ridiculous traffic.

[@gorathiemann]

so true :/

[@johnsurf509]

You living on the wrong Island!!!!!Oahu is out of touch with Hawaii!!!!!

[@deborahkeller3284]

Thanks for sharing your experience with us! What's the name of the song at the end? Shazam and SoundHound don't recognize it, and I absolutely love it! :)

[@hannahclifton1174]

Con: Gun laws SUCK! way too liberal on that issue.

[@blakeharris9705]

It's so cool that I found this video, I went to Germany this summer and now I'm trying to convince my parents to let me go to UH Manoa

[@gorathiemann]

sounds amazing :)

[@moriahjones745]

I just stumbled across this video and I love you already! I'm definitely going to sub! You gorgeous btw 😍 x

[@gorathiemann]

+ItsRiah Thank you :) that is amazing:)

[@AGC828]

People not from Hawaii usually have an idealized view of what it's like to live in Hawaii. I think from watching American television shows like Magnum PI (depending how old you are) to Hawaii 5-0. To various films about the surfing culture. Which almost never shows you the bad (e.g. homelessness, high cost of living...). People either go for the water sports if young or to retire there if they can afford the mega-mansions on beach. What could be better than, for retirees (with deep pockets), to wake up in their dream home along one of the many beautiful beaches. Or sit watching the gorgeous sunsets, palm trees swaying, tiki torches burning...waking up to the sound of the surf...blue waters, blue skies (summer). Vs. living in the suburbs or in an urban area facing condos and corporate buildings. But there is also the "Aloha Spirit". Most people getting along well. Willing to help each other. Especially if you're a person of colour. Very little racism (esp for Asians...what little there is might be directed at white people by the less fortunate...usually homeless people..always shouting to white people about how they took their land). But most every one gets along well. More so than in other states or provinces (Canada). Interesting there are no KZbin videos made by professionals who moved to Hawaii (e.g. doctors, lawyers....). People already established financially/job. College educated.

[@laurenXocean]

Wow its gorgeous! I live in Thailand, and the time difference is a killer too, im from Scotland and its hard to speak to family back home

[@gorathiemann]

I would love to go to Thailand :) thank you for watching :)

[@Addison110]

a bus that was two hours late and a rental car with no lights hahaha aw this is the best

[@THATSBRAD]

really turning into a big fan here

[@mikewalker260]

You should consider Mallorca. It would be the same time zone, a 2 hour flight time, better public transportation, and it´s less expensive.

[@pearlnandina1747]

I love my home but the radiation from Japan is so bad now its really sad

[@laurasolis3753]

Can you make a Q&A video? How are you able to live or afford to be there even though you say it's so expensive. I've been to Hawaii a few times but I can't imagine how pricey it would be to live there

[@gorathiemann]

Hi :) yes I will make a video about it :) if you have more questions let me know:)

[@VentureVisual]

I love your editing! So good

[@gorathiemann]

thank you a lot:)

[@alissakivan4722]

Your ring is amazingggg 😭😭😭😭

[@gorathiemann]

thank you :*

[@RawMessVegan]

Busses here are the WOOOORST! Finally shipped my car over. It's expensive to park (I live in Waikiki) but much better than relying on public transportation. P.S. Rambutans are my favorite fruit. I discovered them after moving here :O)

[@gorathiemann]

So happy for you :) sounds so good :)I think at the zoo its the cheapest or diamond head;) have an amazing day and thank you for watching :)

[@princesskai8523]

Great video :) Love from the Bigisland

[@gorathiemann]

+Princess Kai I love the big island :) so nice

[@kkwoolsey7254]

great video. I love ur accent. I'm moving to Kaneohe from Cali on the 9th. Can't wait. hope to maybe meet you one day along waimanalo beach. I love that beach the sand is so soft 🙄

[@gorathiemann]

that is so nice :) what are you doing in Hawaii ? :) have a great day:)

[@kkwoolsey7254]

+Tropicalinii finally be able to live there.. a lot of my family live in Oahu and big island. and my ultimate goal is to be either a electrician or plumber. my younger bro is the qb for UH.

[@Islandmamamel]

This is beautiful! Thanks for making this video, very helpful. I'm moving to Oahu in July! We should be friends!

[@gorathiemann]

+Melissa how cool :) I am on my way to mexico :(

[@Islandmamamel]

+Tropicalinii that's awesome! Mexico is beautiful, are you moving there?

[@gorathiemann]

I will be studying there for half a year:) but i wanna come back to hawaii next year:)

[@branni6538]

Beautiful place! I miss it terribly. The ocean is so warm. What is the name of the song at the end please? Thanx, dave

[@MrCaduceo]

Depends on where you live though, tropica. It's actually a bit cheaper to live on the Big Island as compared to California, the groceries may cost more, but the electricity and water bills cost way less.

[@roxdor]

I walked at the same place 1:13 last year!! I absolutely love Hawaii, and my goal is to live there someday.

[@gorathiemann]

+Roxanna D sounds amazing :) have a great day :)

[@govindahawaii6789]

You go girl, always love your videos :)

[@gorathiemann]

you are so sweet :)