How to Blend and Live in Hawaii

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  • čas přidán 27. 07. 2024
  • Want to connect with Maila & Koa about living in Hawaii or to learn about your Oahu Real Estate options? Call/text - 808.423.8856 and/or email us at info@dwellhawaii.com.
    Hawaii is undoubtedly the least familiar place you can choose to live in the United States. The Aloha State has an incredibly diverse culture, climate, and way of life -- the norms you're used to in the upper 48 may not apply here! With that, here's some of our best tips and insights on how to live, blend, and enjoy Hawaii life.
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    00:00 Introduction
    01:02 Weather in Hawaii
    02:12 Weed and Fireworks in Hawaii
    03:03 Hawaii crime
    04:03 Driving in Hawaii traffic
    04:49 The Shaka
    05:22 Hawaii loves Toyota Tacomas
    05:54 What kind of a car to buy in Hawaii
    06:32 The Ocean will kill you
    06:55 Going to the beach in Hawaii
    07:20 Hawaii music
    08:18 Take off your shoes
    09:40 roaches in Hawaii
    10:23 Animals
    11:46 Hawaii Volcanoes
    12:38 You will become a tour guide
    14:11 Rules of the Road
    15:21 Why people move to Hawaii

Komentáře • 66

  • @terryd2188
    @terryd2188 Před 9 měsíci +4

    I feel like your brother-in-law. I was stationed there from 97-00 and I loved it. It's a special place. I try to visit it every year. That place never gets old to me. 🤙🏾

  • @jacobproveaux
    @jacobproveaux Před 9 měsíci +4

    The people are great. As a tourist we never had a bad encounter with a local. We always felt welcomed. If I could make it make sense financially I would move to Hawaii next week

  • @deantennantmtb
    @deantennantmtb Před 6 měsíci +3

    4 way stops: it is the person who stops first, unless two stop at same time then it is the person to the right. Great content aside 🤙🏼

  • @GigiDelosSantos-mz2yc
    @GigiDelosSantos-mz2yc Před 26 dny

    Grow up in oahu and Kauai, yes culture and the food.

  • @elena_a-2023
    @elena_a-2023 Před rokem +15

    Hawaii is SOOOOOO special! Nothing like another place in the world! The culture is so special… I live in Southern California (Los Angeles) and a lot of the things you describe here are also a problem in this side of the world! Traffic, weird weather (lately the sun is not showing up), expensive everything. I am in-love with Oahu! I want to move there hopefully soon enough… the island is calling me… thank you so much for this video as always!

  • @diversifiedmedicalservices8029

    Wow Maila! Another home run with this video! Thank you for the information in such an entertaining delivery! We just love it anytime you post a new video…

  • @toneyo4794
    @toneyo4794 Před rokem +3

    We are moving to the Big Island for the slower life style. My family is from Kauai but I like less rain so Kona is my choice. Also, I have heard you sing and you are great 👍 mahalo.

  • @coconutman351
    @coconutman351 Před rokem +11

    Awesome video Maila! You are super funny! I laughed throughout your video... content was on spot on..another great video!

    • @mailagibson6787
      @mailagibson6787 Před rokem +4

      Haha!! I’m so glad you enjoyed it!

    • @aeiou1237
      @aeiou1237 Před rokem

      @@mailagibson6787I have a question 🙋🏻‍♂️ so I was recently looking up apartments and rentals in the Honolulu area and noticed the rent is crazy high like 3,000 a studio high lol my question is how in the world do people afford this? I’m genuinely wanting to know I’m a cook and I couldn’t afford this on my current salary.

  • @workoutathome2415
    @workoutathome2415 Před rokem +4

    This is the real deal. Thank you Maila! for the detail explanations. Awesome job!

  • @omardeveraux1418
    @omardeveraux1418 Před rokem +3

    Love your videos, they're so easy breezy and just flow. Can appreciate the information you share, it's like talking to an old friend. The roaches though, that just hurts my spirit 🤣😂🤣.....Mahalo Maila.

    • @mailagibson6787
      @mailagibson6787 Před rokem

      So glad you liked it! Those roaches hurt my heart too…everyday.

  • @IKhanNot
    @IKhanNot Před rokem +5

    Great video and yes, just wear rubbah slippahs when going to someone's house because it's easy to slip off and fits in with the local culture perfectly. Dressy socks and shoes will be for another occasion.

    • @mailagibson6787
      @mailagibson6787 Před rokem +1

      So true! I used to love strappy sandals, but as a realtor going in and out of homes, I wear slippers whenever possible.

    • @chriselley2261
      @chriselley2261 Před 2 měsíci

      But understand and be cool with the fact you might not be leaving with the slippahs you came with, especially if they were nice.

  • @Tr0nzoid
    @Tr0nzoid Před rokem +3

    It amazes me that after all these years, and several popular TV series, people still think Hawaii is full of unclothed and uncivilized people running from volcanoes. When I moved to a place on the mainland - the kind of city where most people live their whole lives - everyone was so ignorant about it and looked at me like I didn't know anything.
    People who say they want to avoid Hawaii because of volcanoes live in places that get a lot of tornadoes and hurricanes and don't think that is a problem.
    I have a distinct memory of being at someone's home and there were big roaches flying around. I also remember the pest control tents on houses.
    Another thing on crime, going by what I have heard, the break-ins at the beaches and trail heads is a big problem. Because of that I can understand if tourists stick to Waikiki because they can just walk out from a room.

  • @Spunjaholic
    @Spunjaholic Před rokem +4

    To all you tourists. Stay out the 2 left lanes on the freeway 🤙🏽

  • @MadZim-zq5rh
    @MadZim-zq5rh Před 3 měsíci

    I see several other Missourians in your comments who can relate to your "red solo cup" reference....too funny. About to PCS to Hawaii from Germany and loving your videos for acquainting everyone with life in Hawaii without pushing sales. Your lighthearted delivery of valuable information will draw way more potential customers than those who just "push property". Thank you so much!

  • @tmascrown2815
    @tmascrown2815 Před 7 měsíci +1

    Thank you for making this video. I really enjoyed it. I know Hawaii has its cons and it’s not perfect. No place is but it seems like a wonderful place with even better people.

  • @yavellabania6476
    @yavellabania6476 Před 11 měsíci +1

    Thank a lot ...for yours explanations about Hawaii...so beautifful and friendly, I hope can visit Hawaii...I am from Central Sulawesi Indonesia...may God bless you Maila...❤

  • @CarynConnolly
    @CarynConnolly Před rokem +6

    Hawaii calls to me. ❤

  • @AmandaGarr
    @AmandaGarr Před 5 měsíci

    So glad to have found your channel! Fellow Missouri native here aspiring to live on Oahu in the next 5-6 years. I chuckled at your classic rock and red solo cup reference. A different culture for sure! But, one I can't wait to learn and be part of. Thank you for your quality videos and professional, but real talk.

  • @kathlynemarkham3119
    @kathlynemarkham3119 Před 6 měsíci +1

    LOVED this video absolutely 💯 super awesome!! ♥️ MAHALO 🤙

  • @wandasanchez551
    @wandasanchez551 Před měsícem

    It’s the culture and the family

  • @angelolerma6923
    @angelolerma6923 Před 4 měsíci

    Thanks for sharing this and keep up the good videos!

  • @OscarCastillo-fl9dw
    @OscarCastillo-fl9dw Před 3 měsíci

    I love Hawaii so much is crazy. I don’t know how to explain it is like heaven. I feel so happy everyday even when it rains I like it 🤦. One day I will move to OAHU Hawaii for sure. I’m 32 wife is 31 investing and savings a lot to be ready by 39 be smart. 🤓

  • @marcielynn4886
    @marcielynn4886 Před 2 měsíci

    Off the grid in my paid for home in Kalapana for 28 years.

  • @CarynConnolly
    @CarynConnolly Před rokem +4

    I was there a whole week in October once and didn’t see one roach!

    • @mailagibson6787
      @mailagibson6787 Před rokem +2

      Lucky! The exterminator where you stayed must be ON it!

  • @Allentravelsnow
    @Allentravelsnow Před 11 měsíci

    I just I just started watching your channel I'm going to relocate there to Oahu on the 11th of September will be starting my CZcams channel then I am subscribed to your channel

  • @avramdagoat
    @avramdagoat Před rokem +1

    10:26 is a hilarious impression

  • @DARTHDANSAN
    @DARTHDANSAN Před 11 měsíci +1

    Man I need to make it out there some how

  • @jimshoe402
    @jimshoe402 Před rokem +1

    😁😁😁 Tour Guy told me Same Thing Mainlanders Stay Home..No Freebies..😁😁😁 Been there 10x ALOHA

  • @davidbarker6899
    @davidbarker6899 Před 10 měsíci +1

    Its the person on the right if its a tie

  • @louisco6345
    @louisco6345 Před rokem +1

    Missing home Aloha from Vegas

  • @andrewgoss6486
    @andrewgoss6486 Před 5 měsíci

    Rinsing off before going in the house should be a state law.

  • @louisco6345
    @louisco6345 Před rokem +1

    The B52s & 747s we get em here in Vegas un the hot days

  • @gomogo2000
    @gomogo2000 Před 2 měsíci

    What luaus should we go to on Maui, Oahu, and B.I.? 😊 Mahalo!!

  • @jakobthomas-ok5by
    @jakobthomas-ok5by Před 4 měsíci

    Looking to relocate to either O’ahu or Maui in the fall of 2024. Looking to rent, not purchase, any tips? I will come with a decent amount of money.

  • @KHAadventures
    @KHAadventures Před rokem +2

    🎉❤❤❤🎉

  • @elizabethmonroe7584
    @elizabethmonroe7584 Před 6 dny

    ❤❤

  • @oscargatchalian2843
    @oscargatchalian2843 Před 2 měsíci

    are there any initiatives for government to have low-cost housing for the urban poor in Hawaii?

  • @michaelmullan2898
    @michaelmullan2898 Před 4 měsíci

    🤙🏽🤙🏽🤙🏽

  • @brandonanej8639
    @brandonanej8639 Před rokem +1

    🎈🤙🏽

  • @koac5317
    @koac5317 Před rokem +2

    Hide your catalytic converter 😂

  • @chadridgeway7171
    @chadridgeway7171 Před rokem +1

    5:22 who's the comedian?

  • @andrewgoss6486
    @andrewgoss6486 Před 5 měsíci

    Cancel a trip for a Volcano? More like take an unplanned trip for lava. Vog sucks though.

  • @michaelpaulholmes9667
    @michaelpaulholmes9667 Před 5 měsíci

    You are hilarious.

  • @joerampley1562
    @joerampley1562 Před 10 měsíci

    Your Beautiful

  • @mindlab780ab6
    @mindlab780ab6 Před 5 měsíci

    At least you don’t have geckos 🦎 like they have in the Philippines. Lol 😂
    Those things are everywhere and they eat the bugs in the house. So maybe they should introduce geckos to Hawaii 😂

  • @jillianchester
    @jillianchester Před 4 měsíci

    This might be a silly questions but do the locals care about someone with a lot of tattoos or piercings is it frowned upon?