MY PROS & CONS OF LIVING ON KAUAI AFTER 6 YEARS!

To be accepted by the locals, you really have to give back to the island and it's people, through some sort of volunteerism. Such as the food bank, organized sports, church groups, beach clean up's, etc. If your not willing to do these things, you'll always be an outsider, no matter how much money you have. Kauai is unique in this way. This takes years ,not months. Mahalo

Hi I am a native to Kauai..but for the past 4 plus years, I currently live in New Mexico. You are absolutely right with your 10 pros and cons. I Am homesick for Kauai. Am contemplating on moving back to there. Majority of my family still live there too. What is having me to hesitate on moving back are the high rents and cost of living. Mahalo for sharing.

I think moving to a small island like Kauai requires a massive mindset shift. Things like growing your own food, homeschooling your kids, riding an electric bike to get places, etc..is what's needed to succeed there and thrive.

Most beautiful island! Been there 7 times and each time it feels like the first time. Love the locals, the culture and honesty everything about it.

I disagree about the materialistic part. I personally have a pair of slippah’s for everyday of the week.

10 years ago our best friends sold their large very successful construction business in the New England area and moved to Kauai, both were in the mid-40s and a bit materialistic. They were very well off (McMansion at 600k well off), sold their home, boats, cars, and all their possessions and had a decent amount of money saved and had delusions of living there, and him finding a light job in construction, her something part-time in order to maintain some extra income. Since we had traveled to many of the Islands in the past and knew the costs we tried to warn them, but in their minds, they were going to be fine. They did manage to find a nice home there, for a hefty price and not the standard they are used to. But after 3 years they came back broke and had to start over by renting an apartment back in New England.

Kauai was the first--and so far only--island I have visited in Hawaii. I fell in love and pondered the reality of living there throughout my stay. It very much fits my lifestyle and attitudes. It was strange to realize that, because the place is so small, everything mentioned in the video--the north coast beaches, the large canyon--I saw those exact things. I knew exactly what you were talking about. By the way, I wasn't having trouble with food variety. I had great Japanese food along the south, and there was this excellent Indian food truck near the shopping area along the north coast. They served the best fish curry.

Living in California for the last 7 years the prices in HI aren’t a sticker shock for us. I used to live there and we will be moving back. I lived a minimalist lifestyle there and I miss it.

I am born and raised on Kauai. As much as I like traveling, I will always live here.

We've been here on Kaua'i almost a year now! Love it! Everything! completely wrong on the grocery pricing though. We've never come across eggs at $12 lol Also, we learned quickly to put in a switch for the water heater! It will knock $75 off your bill just turning it off when not in use. It stays warm for dishes in between heat-ups. we turn ours on(at fuse box) every few days for 30 minutes. Easy saver for ya here..:)

Mahalo for sharing these points. I am a big fan of Kauai and look forward to my next trip. Always a dream to live there but I think it will remain as my special and most beloved travel destination instead. So looking forward to the next visit!!! Especially Tahiti Nuis!

Great video. Very informative! Love the timbre and cadence of your voice. Like a lullaby. I could listen to it all day.

You are so on point...thx for sharing these. I grew up on O'ahu, got rock fever, and needed the world, so I moved to NYC years ago. Each year (each winter I should say), I start to think about life back home. So then I contemplate whether or not Honolulu is just right with it's options and urban energy. Or am I really seeking the sort of tranquility that an island like Kauai offers at this point in my life? Hmmmm. Things to ponder. Thx again...

I recently visited Kauai and am thinking I have to move there! Now you gave me food for thought. Thank you for this video!!

I moved from Boulder, Colorado to Koh Samui, Thailand 23 years ago and everything compared to the U.S. is very cheap now my Thai wife and I moved because she wanted to, to Nakhon Sawan and everything has gone up a bit money wise but still much better than the U.S. prices. The whole country is very beautiful and being 66 now love it here and have never gone back to the U.S. I have 4 houses in different parts of Thailand and my first one is on Koh Samui. There are many places that look as good as Hawaii and no reason on earth would I move there. Being a Buddhist country it is very peaceful here and has a very low crime rate and people call it the land of smiles.

Love your videos! I’m looking to move to Kauai in the next year. Just started my own channel (mostly to inspire myself to keep that vision clear.) Thanks for sharing your experience!!!

Thank you for the video! Kauai is now next on my to visit list!

Looking forward to a six day visit to Kauai in early September of this year, Have never been to the islands before so we are anxious to experience the layed back vibe that you describe. Five days in Honolulu will precede out visit to Kauai, so I am sure we will wlecome the slower pace. Thank you for sharing. The fresh fruit and fish sounds wonderful,

Great Video with your Pros & Cons! Agree with your assessment!

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