How to Blend and Live in Hawaii

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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

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  • @deantennantmtb
    @deantennantmtb6 ай бұрын

    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 🤙🏼

  • @terryd2188
    @terryd21889 ай бұрын

    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
    @jacobproveaux9 ай бұрын

    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

  • @elena_a-2023
    @elena_a-2023 Жыл бұрын

    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!

  • @Septurez

    @Septurez

    Жыл бұрын

    dont move here

  • @elena_a-2023

    @elena_a-2023

    Жыл бұрын

    @@Septurez why?

  • @diversifiedmedicalservices8029
    @diversifiedmedicalservices8029 Жыл бұрын

    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…

  • @mailagibson6787

    @mailagibson6787

    Жыл бұрын

    Oh man!! Thank you!

  • @coconutman351
    @coconutman351 Жыл бұрын

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

  • @mailagibson6787

    @mailagibson6787

    Жыл бұрын

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

  • @aeiou1237

    @aeiou1237

    Жыл бұрын

    @@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.

  • @omardeveraux1418
    @omardeveraux1418 Жыл бұрын

    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

    Жыл бұрын

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

  • @GigiDelosSantos-mz2yc
    @GigiDelosSantos-mz2ycАй бұрын

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

  • @toneyo4794
    @toneyo4794 Жыл бұрын

    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.

  • @MadZim-zq5rh
    @MadZim-zq5rh3 ай бұрын

    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!

  • @workoutathome2415
    @workoutathome2415 Жыл бұрын

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

  • @mailagibson6787

    @mailagibson6787

    Жыл бұрын

    😂 I’m so glad you liked it!

  • @IKhanNot
    @IKhanNot Жыл бұрын

    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

    Жыл бұрын

    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

    2 ай бұрын

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

  • @tmascrown2815
    @tmascrown28157 ай бұрын

    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
    @yavellabania647611 ай бұрын

    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...❤

  • @AmandaGarr
    @AmandaGarr6 ай бұрын

    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.

  • @CarynConnolly
    @CarynConnolly Жыл бұрын

    Hawaii calls to me. ❤

  • @mailagibson6787

    @mailagibson6787

    Жыл бұрын

  • @kathlynemarkham3119

    @kathlynemarkham3119

    6 ай бұрын

    💯

  • @Tr0nzoid
    @Tr0nzoid Жыл бұрын

    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.

  • @kathlynemarkham3119
    @kathlynemarkham31196 ай бұрын

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

  • @angelolerma6923
    @angelolerma69235 ай бұрын

    Thanks for sharing this and keep up the good videos!

  • @Spunjaholic
    @Spunjaholic Жыл бұрын

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

  • @mailagibson6787

    @mailagibson6787

    Жыл бұрын

    This is a message to ANYONE going slow. 😂

  • @wandasanchez551
    @wandasanchez5512 ай бұрын

    It’s the culture and the family

  • @marcielynn4886
    @marcielynn48862 ай бұрын

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

  • @CarynConnolly
    @CarynConnolly Жыл бұрын

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

  • @mailagibson6787

    @mailagibson6787

    Жыл бұрын

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

  • @OscarCastillo-fl9dw
    @OscarCastillo-fl9dw3 ай бұрын

    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. 🤓

  • @Allentravelsnow
    @Allentravelsnow Жыл бұрын

    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 KZread channel then I am subscribed to your channel

  • @DARTHDANSAN
    @DARTHDANSAN11 ай бұрын

    Man I need to make it out there some how

  • @jimshoe402
    @jimshoe402 Жыл бұрын

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

  • @avramdagoat
    @avramdagoat Жыл бұрын

    10:26 is a hilarious impression

  • @mailagibson6787

    @mailagibson6787

    Жыл бұрын

    😂🤦🏽‍♀️

  • @jakobthomas-ok5by
    @jakobthomas-ok5by5 ай бұрын

    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.

  • @davidbarker6899
    @davidbarker689910 ай бұрын

    Its the person on the right if its a tie

  • @louisco6345
    @louisco6345 Жыл бұрын

    Missing home Aloha from Vegas

  • @mailagibson6787

    @mailagibson6787

    Жыл бұрын

  • @gomogo2000
    @gomogo20002 ай бұрын

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

  • @andrewgoss6486
    @andrewgoss64865 ай бұрын

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

  • @louisco6345
    @louisco6345 Жыл бұрын

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

  • @mailagibson6787

    @mailagibson6787

    Жыл бұрын

    Eek!

  • @oscargatchalian2843
    @oscargatchalian28433 ай бұрын

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

  • @elizabethmonroe7584
    @elizabethmonroe758417 күн бұрын

    ❤❤

  • @KHAadventures
    @KHAadventures Жыл бұрын

    🎉❤❤❤🎉

  • @michaelmullan2898
    @michaelmullan28984 ай бұрын

    🤙🏽🤙🏽🤙🏽

  • @brandonanej8639
    @brandonanej8639 Жыл бұрын

    🎈🤙🏽

  • @mailagibson6787

    @mailagibson6787

    Жыл бұрын

    🤙

  • @koac5317
    @koac5317 Жыл бұрын

    Hide your catalytic converter 😂

  • @mailagibson6787

    @mailagibson6787

    Жыл бұрын

    😂

  • @michaelpaulholmes9667
    @michaelpaulholmes96675 ай бұрын

    You are hilarious.

  • @chadridgeway7171
    @chadridgeway7171 Жыл бұрын

    5:22 who's the comedian?

  • @mailagibson6787

    @mailagibson6787

    Жыл бұрын

    JoKoy!

  • @andrewgoss6486
    @andrewgoss64865 ай бұрын

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

  • @joerampley1562
    @joerampley156210 ай бұрын

    Your Beautiful

  • @mindlab780ab6
    @mindlab780ab65 ай бұрын

    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
    @jillianchester4 ай бұрын

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