Ni’ihau, The Forbidden Island
Tourism is prohibited, and the population is solely Hawaiians (in origin and language).
What’s it like?
Approximately 70 residential families that live in a place with no paved roads, no hospitals, no police stations, no grocery stores nor indoor plumbing.
Everyday Life
Rainwater is their go-to for bathing, beverages and gardening. Electricity for these families is reliant on solar panels. Food is collected by farming, fishing and hunting.