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Life on the big island Hawaii comparing Puna, Kona and Hamakua Coast

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Island Hopper TV
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👁️ 22K views📅 9 years ago⏱️ 10:48
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Source: Our analysis of the creator's lived experience, based on what they said in this video.

Creator's Key Takeaways

living off grid or living on a water catchment system was after 3 months I was kind of over that I wanted the modern amenities of Public Water Systems back

if you're into vegan lifestyle being a hippie you have low budget money's an issue and then you're going to want to go to Hilo Puna

Puna is a wild place okay the it's right on top of active volcano basically liquid magma is boiling constantly underneath Puna

Kona is more touristy also there's a lot more jobs over here than in Hilo the Hilo side

Creator's Tips & Advice

If you are on a low budget and want a hippie/vegan lifestyle, look toward Puna or Hilo.
If you want a more touristy area with more jobs and modern amenities, choose Kona.
Be prepared for water scarcity and limited amenities if living in areas using water catchment systems.

🆕New to Cruising? This Creator Addresses:

Cost of living/landUnderstand that cheap land often comes with risks like volcanic activity or higher crime; Kona is much more expensive.
Lifestyle expectationsDon't expect a 'Maui-style' luxury lifestyle in Puna or Hilo; those areas are more hippie and budget-oriented.

Questions This Creator Answers

QWhere should I live on the Big Island based on my lifestyle?
QWhat are the differences between Puna, Kona, and the Hamakua Coast?
QIs it expensive to buy land in Hawaii?
QWhat is life like living off-grid with water catchment?

Port Highlights

Hamakua Coast1 Sad Bacon
Hilo½ Happy Bacon
Kona2 Happy Bacon
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YouTube Video Description

This is a very basic and not so in depth video about life on the big island in terms of comparing several of the districts on the island of Hawaii.