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The Expectation Vs. Reality Is Very Different

Suppose you've never been to Hawaii and have learned everything you know about Hawaii from the movies. You probably imagine tropical islands full of rainforests and covered in glorious sandy beaches. And while there's no doubt that many parts of Hawaii are like this, it's not true for the whole state! Like every other state in the United States, these islands also have busy cities - and islands like Oahu are overrun with skyscrapers.

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Plus, Hawaii is also home to regular people who all commute to their workplace and work regular 9-5 jobs. Life in Hawaii may be a little prettier than mainland U.S., but it's not how the movies portray it to be.