10 Reasons NOT To Go Off Grid On Big Island of Hawai'i

Have you been thinking of moving to Hawai'i Island, aka the big island? Better think twice. It's not all sandy beaches and mai tais. I'll give you 10 reasons not to go off grid on the Big Island of Hawai'i.

These are all legitimate reasons why you should think about not moving here. I have seen a lot of people spend all they have to make the move here, only to find out living in Hawai'i is nothing like vacationing in Hawai'i. Make sure you know deep down why you want to make the move.

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[thecalmwayhome]

I appreciate your raw honesty. Lord knows I don't want to be somewhere where the people are hostile or resentful of new comers, but I still want to visit someday and just drive around the big island and get a feel of the land. Thanks for sharing your wealth of information.

[arabella]

I have in Hawaii 31 years. You captured all 10 reasons perfectly!

[JustinsDreamArt]

Roughest place I've ever lived! Surprised I never got beat up or robbed or sick. I've lived all over the place and have never seen such a crime filled, crazy, mean-ass place.

[kvanly]

You provided very useful information. Thank you!

[duriancacaoboy]

Wonderful, I moved twice to big island. Can't seem to commit to returning. But your mindset is great. I'm a foodie and planted many fruit trees on the island

[gtwelder]

Great video! You still didn't change my mind though lol. I need to get out of California and be with better people. This place is draining my soul.

[craigmetcalfe]

Wow Shawn! You have given me so much to think about from permaculture right through to health and wellness. God bless you for your honesty! Cheers!

[michaelthomas]

Accurate, informative video. Thank you. I lived, part time/back-and-forth on the Big Island, (Honomu, and Puna) for three years. I would NOT make plans to move back.

[MrHAPPYHAWAIIAN]

Everyone who comes to Hawaii, think their different. I’m a Registered Nurse on Kauai, past 20 yrs. Just paid off my house.. it is what it is. I contribute to my community, but always going to be haters on my skin color and education. Jealousy, is what it is. I just look forward.😅

[tanialanders]

My daughter and i was thinking to move to Hawaii latter in life, after that information I'm thinking twice!

[jasonlee]

Excellent review, your confirmation on some of my concerns really helps, thank you!

[rickfitzgerald]

Great video. All true. Good and bad. I respect your effort to create a life in Puna and do it in a sustainable way. We had a house for years past east of Pahoa. All taken away by Pele in 2018. Had to leave and probably can't return to live. We are getting a bit too old to start over. Memories will have to suffice. Good luck to you and your family. Lots of work but you get much more in return. Aloha

[anonsmith]

Very best, comprehensive video of warnings I have seen for Big Island.

[aquaphoenix]

Mahalo Brother... This was much appreciated, may you and your family forever be blessed and may the mother land continue to bless you... 🤙🏽🤙🏽🤙🏽

[johnatyoutube]

Thanks for your honesty, candor, and integrity in how you describe things. You're a wonderful example of why I want to move to Hawaii. Beautiful place and gentle people. There are bad apples in any garden. But, there are many more good ones in Hawaii. The spirit of Aloha is what truly makes Hawaii special.

[richardinman]

Bro. You do realize the entire mainland was pretty much stolen too, from the native indian tribes. I have family that get on my ass saying I shouldnt live here, and I just tell them the same think. Neither should they be living on Sacred Indian lands. This same argument most likely applies to all land. I have done work for many Hawaiian people on their homes, and 1 'Uncle' I did some repairs for, dropped me some real info the locals dont want brought up. I havent looked it up to verify it, but guess what, This same land was stolen by them from the Polynesians that were here before. Not only that, but the people that supposedly say this land is theirs, Originally Tahitians, came here and murdered everyone that was already here. Now, I wasnt here when all this supposedly happened. None of us were. But the old braddah that passed this story to me, was also a brother US Marine, that was drafted, and didnt even know what the Marine Corps was. He served his time, as did I. Another thing I have to say, is respect is both earned and reciprocated, or its not respect at all. Just because the loxals demand this so called respect, doesnt mean they deserve it, nor have earned it... No no no..
Would you respect anyone that just hates you without knowing you? Absolutely not. Most people show respect automatically, deserved or not. A couple years ago, while the TMT was trying to start the telescope project, and was being blocked by the locals, I had a visitor that I was showing around the island. We had started that days trip covering basically what we could while touring from Hilo to Keaau to Pahoa, out to the lava flows, then we headed towards Volcano Park, then on around towards Kau. We stopped at one of the rest areas that overlooks the ocean. Quite a few tourists were there, and doing the same taking pictures and all. About that time a local car comes hauling ass right thru the rest area, music blasting, dope smoke pouring out the windows. A few of the older tourists quickly headed to their cars, and got inside. The local car doors opened and 1 pretty big dude gets out and literally starts urinating over the edge of the outlook, then gets back in the car. No biggy. I do it too, but a little more discretely... Then the car starts revving its motor for no reason. I figured they were gonna do a burnout, so I stood and watched, as I love hot rods, and burnouts.. I was so disappointed. All they did was get everyones attention, then threw out a bunch of McDonalds trash, and slowly took off. We were already preparing to leave during all this, and ended up behind these oblivious, disrespectful people. We had decided to drive back to Puna side for the night, and took the mountain pass. The car in front of us, unfortunately, did too. They would take off and drive fast, like 85, then slow back down to under 30, over and over, trash constantly being just thrown out the windows. The thing that really blew my mind, was when we got to the intersection at the TMT, the car pulled in the blocked side of the road, and while I waited for the stoplight to change, the people got out of the car. All big local boys, and 2 were even wearing what looked to be very authentic Hawaiian Ritual clothing. They were there to be a part of the event. Saving the island from the TMT..
Just shortly sfter having so disrespectfully thrown out their trash on pretty much what the locals call Sacred land, because every square inch is supposedly sacred, well, except where they throw trash out??? I have such a different view of this place now...

[matthewcain]

Absolutely love how you know your history about Hawaii and how you give back🤙🏾🌱

[mikee]

THIS HAS GOT TO BE THE BEST AND INFORMATIVE VIDEO I'VE SEEN ABOUT THE BIG ISLAND YET.

[maryloumiles]

How you explained #10, shows what a gentleman you are!

[nomudnolotusnodragonnogold]

Thank you.
Wanna go there even more now.🤭🙏