Inside Hawaii's Most Isolated Island (no traffic lights) 🇺🇸

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"Don't change Molokai. Let Molokai change you." - well said. What a beautiful place.

I was stationed in Hawaii for 3 years. We were always told to not go to the westside because people were “rude”. They could not have been nicer to my pregnant wife, and eventually our newborn baby. Hawaiians are very forgiving people. The energy you give, like Peter in this video, is the respect you’ll receive in return. It was emotional to see Oahu during covid and hear from the Hawaiians that the ocean was healing and looking like “it used to be”. God Bless you all and Mahalo for letting my family visit.

I am Hawaiian, I was born and raised in Hawaii on Oahu and Moloka'i. I live in Texas now. But Moloka'i will always be my home island. My grandfather is buried there, my grandmother is buried there, most of my family is buried there, my mother (East End) and father (Ho'olehua Homestead) are both from Moloka'i. I grew up on that island. Hunting, fishing, tagging along with my dad when he had to trap and neutralize mongoose issues out of the wildlife refuge. I know Kaunakakai like the back of my hand. I grew up killing time in Pascua store, Kanemitsu Bakery (before Hot Bread was even a thing), Misaki's and running around Rawlins Chevron which I guess is Texaco now. I do miss it. Moloka'i will always be home. I hope this video helps to educate some folks and maybe give them a wanderlust to visit, but I also hope this video doesn't cause any detriment to the way of life Moloka'i has and should always have. Keep Moloka'i, Moloka'i.

Never in my ancestors' lifetimes they could image we can see beauties of an island half a world away through the internet. Amazing times we live in.

Peter, you continue to show your viewers the world through the eyes of locals. No flash and dash, but the down to earth people who live in the places you showcase. Great stuff! Nobody does it the way you do it, and that’s a beautiful thing!

My type of vibe. No drama. Just great family oriented people and nature.

Keep Moloka'i, Moloka'i! "As long as the parents are doing their job right / guardians doing it right. The world needs more of this!

Stayed at kaluapapa for a week with a friend who worked at the leper colony, as an anthropologist. It was epic. Secluded and beautiful. Swam alone in protected waters. Hiked into lava tubes that fell into the ocean. St. Damian church, whales. Family dinners with the few remaining residents. Hiked down the tallest sea cliffs in the world to untouched barreling surf… God is good!

I am a local on Oahu. I have never been to Molokai but grew up knowing how special this island was and still is. It was almost an unspoken understanding and respect that if you had no real reason to go there, let them be in peace. What a rare place to live and raise an ohana, truly a blessing. I hope that Ben and the rest of the locals there are able to find a perfect balance that benefits them and continues to allow them to thrive in their paradise. Mahalo for sharing Peter!

We need more YouTubers like you, Peter. As someone from India who's unlikely to visit so many places in the foreseeable future, you show us places that are worth exploring. Thank you!

I appreciate how respectful you are and how self-aware you are of your place as a visitor.

I might add….a Russian Oligarch named Yuri Milner, tried to dock his super yacht in Molokai. The entire town came out and refused him until he sailed away. Hail to the people of Molokai.

Made my day seeing that people can stand together to protect their way of life. Without big money influence they are happy and surviving just fine.

I pray that Ben's dream of organic food production on Molokai (and everywhere!) comes to fruition. He's really got his head screwed on right.

One of my life's most treasured memories was sailing a 30 ft sailboat with my Dad and brothers from Oahu to Maui and back. The first night, we anchored in the shelter of the south side of Molokai and went spear-fishing for lobster at night. On the way back, we sailed the phenomenal north cliffs of Molokai and reeled in a Tuna while doing our best to keep the boat on a steady course in high waves and deep seas. We had sashimi right on the deck. I will never forget the magic that surrounds Molokai.

BEN!!!! Holy Shit! I Booked a hunting trip with this guy last year! Ben is such an awesome guy! Had a wonderful time. We got some nice Axis Deer too. You would be lucky to have the opportunity to hunt with Ben. Guy really is the greatest, I hope more people see this and reach out to him and book a hunt.

Your host is so open and honest. Very gracious to give his time and insights. These folks have many stories to tell. Thank you.

"You have karens here?!" "Brah, they everywhere..." 😂😂😂

This is the classic Peter Santenello style I fell in love with some years ago! This is raw, talented journalism, amazing editing and storytelling, and most of all, taking risks in conflict areas to tell a powerful story. Keep up the amazing work, Peter! 👏