UC YOUSEE 小故事 微紀錄

紐約8.87%、洛杉磯10%、芝加哥10.25%、休士頓8.25%、鳳凰城8% Hawaii’s sales tax is low, but prices are generally higher than on the U.S. mainland. -- Hosting provided by SoundOn

台灣市場非常受到Costco的重視(第一家在高雄)。 Costco’s stock (COST) has delivered a total return of several hundred times since its IPO nearly 40 years ago. -- Hosting provided by SoundOn

歐胡島(100萬人口有4家)、茂宜島(16萬人口有1家)、大島(20萬人口有1家)、可愛島(7萬人口有1家)。 Costco is the most important and popular wholesale store in Hawaii. -- Hosting provided by SoundOn

穿著輕便 — 短袖+短褲，加上一雙夾腳拖 :) Hawaii’s farmers markets reflect the island’s relaxed and easygoing lifestyle. -- Hosting provided by SoundOn

Kakaʻako 被讀者票選評為全美8500多個農夫市集的第三名。 The scale of agriculture in the U.S. and its economic impact can be nearly unimaginable. -- Hosting provided by SoundOn

市集位於夏威夷檀香山的Kakaʻako區，好逛、好喝、好吃、好買、好看、好玩。 Farmers markets always attract many local residents and visitors eager to join in and hunt for hidden treasures. -- Hosting provided by SoundOn

寧靜高級民宿 vs. Waikiki鬧區酒店 — 青菜蘿蔔，各有所好。 Accommodation is a top concern when visiting Hawaii. Wishing everyone a comfortable stay. -- Hosting provided by SoundOn

在中國上海從事老屋翻修與歷史建築再利用的工作，保留並賦予其新生命。 Preserving historic buildings and giving them new life — just as people, too, need restoration to be reborn. -- Hosting provided by SoundOn

因為買到了心儀的二手沙發又順道參觀了無敵山海景觀民宿，吃驚! Sometimes, it's just one event that sets another good thing in motion. -- Hosting provided by SoundOn

檀香山港口一帶是歐胡島家具採購熱點，包括Honolulu Habitat for Humanity ReStore、Home Depot、Lowe’s、City Mill、Hawaiian Discovery Furniture、Savers 和 Salvation Army Thrift Store 等店家。 Explore furniture stores in Hawaii and get a feel for the vibe. -- Hosting provided by SoundOn

官網購買筆電，運送員常會直接將包裹放在家門口就離開，這種方式稱為"No Signature Required" (無需簽收) — 學到了。 Competition is intense among Dell, Acer, Asus, and others. HTC was once No.1 in U.S. smartphone sales—but faded quickly. -- Hosting provided by SoundOn

行動通訊：T-Mobile、AT&T、Verizon，家用網路Wi-Fi：Comcast、Spectrum 五家美國主要的電信與網路服務供應商。 In The World Is Flat, Thomas Friedman describes how American companies outsource customer service to India to provide 24/7 support. -- Hosting provided by SoundOn

夏威夷Ala Moana Center有鮮芋仙(Meet Fresh)、85度C(85°C Bakery Cafe)、老虎堂(Tiger Sugar)、鹿角巷(The Alley)。 Seeing familiar Taiwanese drinks and snacks abroad always brings me joy and a taste of home. -- Hosting provided by SoundOn

世界最大露天購物中心，四層樓、超過300店家、10,000停車位，是夏威夷遊客和當地居民的好去處。 An open-air mall with global shops and food, attracting both tourists and locals to its diverse vibe. -- Hosting provided by SoundOn

回想起在台北、台中、桃園、金門、夏威夷的投籃日子。 The way I played on the court and the people I met—all of it feels like a little story of its own. -- Hosting provided by SoundOn

12歲時在台北的籃球時光，重回我的時光機。 Thinking back to when I was 12 on the basketball court—such sweet, beautiful memories. -- Hosting provided by SoundOn

第一次在夏威夷打籃球，一分未得、一場未贏。 Guess what? I actually brought my basketball shoes all the way from Taiwan—Let’s hoop! -- Hosting provided by SoundOn

從夏威夷住家搭公車後再轉另一班公車到Costco搬運食物，一定要帶一堆購物袋和背包，累人。 Two bus rides to Costco with bags and backpacks — exhausting. -- Hosting provided by SoundOn

離開台灣到國外生活時「煮飯」就是一大重點。 In Hawaii, we cook 95% of our meals at home, and on average, we easily spend 3 hours a day on cooking, dishwashing, and grocery shopping. -- Hosting provided by SoundOn

夏威夷周五晚上的美式足球比賽，不僅僅是高中學校的活動，也是當地重要的社區文化。 The active participation of family, friends, and local residents in the school’s sports competition demonstrates the value that society places on such events. -- Hosting provided by SoundOn

第一次來到夏威夷第一銀行開戶，銀行氛圍不同。 Taiwanese banks feel like four-star hotels, while Hawaiian banks are more like five-star ones — maybe it's the music that makes the difference. -- Hosting provided by SoundOn

老天鵝阿~ 窮盡一切在破壞顧客用餐體驗?! She ruined our dining experience just because of the tip. Unbelievable! -- Hosting provided by SoundOn

買"二手"床架、床墊、微波爐、烤箱、氣炸鍋、電子鍋、器具等，可以開始睡覺和煮飯 :) Buying and trading used furniture and appliances is a big part of everyday life in Hawaii. -- Hosting provided by SoundOn

租屋的Condo公寓，室內坪數約11~12坪左右(400 square feet)。 Always rushed when renting — hope next time feels more calm and graceful. -- Hosting provided by SoundOn

來到夏威夷經過了兩週多的居無定所之後，終於簽約了(感動)。 A home in a foreign and unfamiliar place feels like a fresh start in life. -- Hosting provided by SoundOn