I came here after watching yes theory's video too... I'm so glad I found out about this amazing country!! I'm definitely going to visit tuvalu next year
Thank you Vic for the video. I'm a Tuvaluan studying in Australia and since I got here (ANU), I found it very difficult to explain to my friends at University how Tuvalu is deeply impacted by climate change. Well, some, even a few of my Lecturers do not have any clue where Tuvalu is....so thank you for telling the world about my tiny, but beautiful country.
Vic, as a Tuvaluan who lives in Australia, i thank you from the bottom of my heart for pronouncing our country's name correctly!!! There are so many posts where this is not the case. Valu is the number 8. Tu means stand. Pronunciations make the name of our tiny nation meaningless. I salute you!
Thanks for the video Vic. I'm Tuvaluan, but grew up in NZ aand now resides in Australia. I also served in the NZ army and was fortunate enough to go home(Tuvalu) and help as part of the Aus/NZ project in the south pacific. Those pits were one of the main focus of the project. Seems like the project on pits have stalled.
Vic! Wow, thank you for this fantastic video! My wife gave me a globe for Christmas, and we were playing a game of “let’s find all the Countries of the British Commonwealth”. For some reason we felt drawn to Tuvalu, and decided to learn more. Your video was the first thing that came up, and you did a wonderful job of educating us about this beautiful country! Thank you again, you now have two new fans! Safe travels!! :)
Am really blessed by all this important information provided. Although a small country, it's looks very safe and friendly. I will like to visit this serene country in the nearest future. Thanks Vic.
Thank you for your videos. I am not sure of the date you took these videos of Funafuti Tuvalu but surely it was either before or during January 2018. If I may add on to your commentary, Tuvalu hosted the Pacific Island Forum in 2019 and a lot of development has been implemented prior to the forum leaders meeting (possibly after your video). Those "borrowed pits" (25:30) that the US marines dug up during WWII has been rehabilitated with dredged materials from the lagoon thanks to New Zealand. The old wharf that you were filming and talked about soccer on the beach (3:50) has also been filled with dredged material under the UNDP and Tuvalu government funded coastal adaptation project (undertaken by Australian based Hall Pacific) creating a new waterfront land area of approximately 40,000 meter squared in size, with beach nourishment works also carried out in a 55,000 meter squared stretch of the foreshore. The new foreshore is named Queen Elizabeth II park. This park now has a new convention center, executive bungalows, and other buildings build on it. Opposite the Queen Elizabeth II park inland is the fairly new three stories government building which was build by Taiwan (one of tallest and 'biggest' building in the country of about 13 meters, not shown in video; certainly not the church shown in 23:00). Republic of China, Taiwan are the "Chinese" aid donors of which you talked about in the video. Their embassy and flag is seen (13:50) in your video as well. Tuvalu is one of the few nations in the Pacific that has no diplomatic ties with communist People's Republic of China. The Princess Margaret Hospital at 6:45 has also been renovated by Japan Aid, the donor nation who build it among lots of other projects. A new and bigger airport terminal and the Australian High Commission and lots of other development has also opened since your video. Its amazing how such a small place could change in such a short time, thanks to the support of aid agencies and friends of Tuvalu. Thanks for mentioning the impact of sea level rise on low lying nations of not just those you mentioned in 4:50 but also Tokelau and the Maldives. By the way parts of the area surrounding the runway would be flooded by salt water sipping up from the ground during "king tides." Truth be told coastal areas all over our planet are vulnerable to sea level rise including places like Florida and Venice. Keep up the good work with your videos. Best wishes to you and stay awesome. Cheers.
Hello my friend and thank you for all these very interesting and informative comments. I was in Tuvalu in 2015 and I was hoping to be able to go back in 2020 but unfortunately my I could not work that visit in my schedule so I will be visiting Fiji, Samoa and Tonga.. But, there is always another time.. fingers crossed.. thank you again!
It's crazy how small it is. In elementary school kids used to try and find us(Bermuda) on maps or globes. Then in my first year of highschool I learned about Tuvalu and it amazes me how it's independant and about 10mi² smaller than Bermuda. I've been in love with it ever since.
Thank you for making this video tour about Funafuti Vic Stefanu! My brother lives there now as a missionary, and through your video I can have a chance to see around the country where my brother lives. Great video, well done!
Thank you so much for sharing. I so appreciate the videos, seeing where my late mom's history started. It is Beautiful Indeed to actually see what I have been hearing about throughout 38years of my life. Tuvalu,Tokelau,Samoa
Your videos are amazing! I think I watched all your videos (if I'm correct), and you missed one interesting thing, and it only happens in Tuvalu. At night, when the weather is good, you can see people sleeping on the runway. Well, there are no planes at night (lol). This shows the world that it is a peaceful country, and there is no need to lock your doors, well, except from cats and dogs. Thank you Vic for the videos.
Hi and thank you for your comments and for viewing my videos. I saw the people sleeping on the runway, on several occasions but it was too dark for me to videotape them..
@@VicStefanu How did you find its people? Were they friendly, loved interacting with visitors.? If one wants to settle in Tuvalu till death, will that be possible?
I use your video like English lesson) thank you) best wishes from Ukraine) I only dream about visiting Pacific oceans small countries. But dreams come true
I love watching this kind of video. I would always imagine myself traveling to remote places like this. I really wish that it would come true one day. And I hope this damn covid-19 is gone by then.
Thank you sir for giving us thru n thru understanding of islands. Truly interesting was your way of narration ,( easy to grasp) What was relationship of British with Kiribati n tuvalu? It sure proves need for global cooperation to assess their impact of far away communities. Jussojuan. Good day sir
I don't think it's that expensive to get there cos there is only one stop in between Australia and Tuvalu and that is Fiji. Try and get and believe me you won't regret it.
Hi Vic! Beautiful video! Im planing to visit Tonga, Tuvalu, Nauru, Kiribati and the Marshall Islands next year! May I ask you, where you originally are from? Ilija
Hi, here is my bio: www.famousbirthdays.com/people/vic-stefanu.html. I will be returning to all these places at the end of 2019 for a 16 month tour of the Pacific, note that Nauru requires a visa and it is hard to get..
While studying "environment studies" I felt bad learning that if global warming continues tuvalu vanishes by 2035...and it seems to be a beautiful place😭
Whenever I'm Bored I just watch ur videos It Brings Smile on my Face I'll be soon Completing my graduation and Visit these Beautiful Countries
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My house in Perth is much bigger
@@hismajestyericcartmanthese5755 I not like because a hendrik verwoerd apartheid
@randy palla no is town soviet I am pro trump
@@alfredtrolipp7290 And what? We are not talking about politics here
Thanks Yes Theory for bringing me here.
I came here after watching yes theory's video too... I'm so glad I found out about this amazing country!! I'm definitely going to visit tuvalu next year
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@@elsiesfijian8599 nope it's actually an island nation ( country) in the south Pacific
@@elsiesfijian8599 so......yeah it's a country!! And it's freaking amazing
Same here
Thank you Vic for the video. I'm a Tuvaluan studying in Australia and since I got here (ANU), I found it very difficult to explain to my friends at University how Tuvalu is deeply impacted by climate change. Well, some, even a few of my Lecturers do not have any clue where Tuvalu is....so thank you for telling the world about my tiny, but beautiful country.
It was my pleasure visiting Tuvalu and I had a great time. During my Pacific tour in 2020, I hope I can come back..
I wish god make your country more lovely and your people strong
Manaema Saitala maam im wondering where do u get fresh water..
Wht language people of Tuvalu daily use?
@@jeffapac5459 They collect rain water
Very nice video, explaining all the facts and shows the real life of this amazing country
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Vic, as a Tuvaluan who lives in Australia, i thank you from the bottom of my heart for pronouncing our country's name correctly!!! There are so many posts where this is not the case. Valu is the number 8. Tu means stand. Pronunciations make the name of our tiny nation meaningless.
I salute you!
Hi Lily, thank you for your wonderful comments, I hope to go back to Tuvalu soon!
Thanx fo showing us this small island of Tuvalu, is amazing, 🏝️
It’s a great place to visit, thank you for watching!! 😊😊😊
Here after Yes Theory video!
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It's so interesting to see what life is like in these tiny counties. Thank you for this!
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Excellent video, my friend! Love your narrative of this beautiful country.
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Thanks for the video Vic. I'm Tuvaluan, but grew up in NZ aand now resides in Australia. I also served in the NZ army and was fortunate enough to go home(Tuvalu) and help as part of the Aus/NZ project in the south pacific. Those pits were one of the main focus of the project. Seems like the project on pits have stalled.
Hi and thank you for viewing my videos. Unfortunately, the pits are still there and no one seems to care and to do anything concerning their removal..
I hope it gets well
Am watching from Fiji Islands...had been to your beautiful islands in the 1980s to 2,000 while employed by USP.....such beautiful islands...
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Vic! Wow, thank you for this fantastic video! My wife gave me a globe for Christmas, and we were playing a game of “let’s find all the Countries of the British Commonwealth”. For some reason we felt drawn to Tuvalu, and decided to learn more. Your video was the first thing that came up, and you did a wonderful job of educating us about this beautiful country! Thank you again, you now have two new fans! Safe travels!! :)
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Thanks for the info , my first time...beautiful. Goodluck from Philippines....unique country
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great rare video from this "forgotten" paradise..
Forgotten and very remote.. thank you for your comments!
Am really blessed by all this important information provided. Although a small country, it's looks very safe and friendly. I will like to visit this serene country in the nearest future. Thanks Vic.
It really is a very safe and beautiful country, thank you for watching!! 👍👍👍
What a beautiful island! nice explainer video!
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You are consistently one of my favourite channels on RUclips Vic! Been subscribed since you were under 5000. Thank you always for the great content!
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Thank you for this beautiful video it’s really hard to find videos like this
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Great video, Vic!! Covers everything about Tuvalu. Thanks for sharing.
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This was absolutely superb,thank you so much Vic.
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Your videos are so cool and really appreciated. You are one lucky man Vic.
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Thanks for your beautiful video. I love the island styles very humble. Thanks very much
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You are so informative and touch on different aspects of the places... good job🙂
Thank you!!
your videos always make me feel calm and feel like im in the country that you are visting!! i enjoy your videos so much, keep up the great work! :)
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You appear so calm and spiritual. I like the way you describe things, so passionate :)
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Hello, I believe you are a very lucky man for getting to visit that place!!!!!! Thanks for sharing with us!
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I learn English with yours video.Thanks a lot!!!Congratulations from Ukraine!!!
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Desiner myself my mom is from Ukraine
Thank you for sharing the knowledge and beauty of this fine island. I hope to visit it in the near future.
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Thank you for your videos. I am not sure of the date you took these videos of Funafuti Tuvalu but surely it was either before or during January 2018. If I may add on to your commentary, Tuvalu hosted the Pacific Island Forum in 2019 and a lot of development has been implemented prior to the forum leaders meeting (possibly after your video). Those "borrowed pits" (25:30) that the US marines dug up during WWII has been rehabilitated with dredged materials from the lagoon thanks to New Zealand. The old wharf that you were filming and talked about soccer on the beach (3:50) has also been filled with dredged material under the UNDP and Tuvalu government funded coastal adaptation project (undertaken by Australian based Hall Pacific) creating a new waterfront land area of approximately 40,000 meter squared in size, with beach nourishment works also carried out in a 55,000 meter squared stretch of the foreshore. The new foreshore is named Queen Elizabeth II park. This park now has a new convention center, executive bungalows, and other buildings build on it. Opposite the Queen Elizabeth II park inland is the fairly new three stories government building which was build by Taiwan (one of tallest and 'biggest' building in the country of about 13 meters, not shown in video; certainly not the church shown in 23:00). Republic of China, Taiwan are the "Chinese" aid donors of which you talked about in the video. Their embassy and flag is seen (13:50) in your video as well. Tuvalu is one of the few nations in the Pacific that has no diplomatic ties with communist People's Republic of China. The Princess Margaret Hospital at 6:45 has also been renovated by Japan Aid, the donor nation who build it among lots of other projects. A new and bigger airport terminal and the Australian High Commission and lots of other development has also opened since your video. Its amazing how such a small place could change in such a short time, thanks to the support of aid agencies and friends of Tuvalu.
Thanks for mentioning the impact of sea level rise on low lying nations of not just those you mentioned in 4:50 but also Tokelau and the Maldives. By the way parts of the area surrounding the runway would be flooded by salt water sipping up from the ground during "king tides." Truth be told coastal areas all over our planet are vulnerable to sea level rise including places like Florida and Venice. Keep up the good work with your videos. Best wishes to you and stay awesome. Cheers.
Hello my friend and thank you for all these very interesting and informative comments. I was in Tuvalu in 2015 and I was hoping to be able to go back in 2020 but unfortunately my I could not work that visit in my schedule so I will be visiting Fiji, Samoa and Tonga.. But, there is always another time.. fingers crossed.. thank you again!
Enjoyed this thoroughly. I felt I was there
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9:59 That's cute. They think he's taking a picture, not a video, so they're huddling and posing so he gets a good shot.
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what a peaceful and beautiful country!
It's crazy how small it is. In elementary school kids used to try and find us(Bermuda) on maps or globes. Then in my first year of highschool I learned about Tuvalu and it amazes me how it's independant and about 10mi² smaller than Bermuda. I've been in love with it ever since.
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. Stunning, small and the PM lives like the natives! How refreshingly real. Tuvalu is on my bucket list! Must be good for diving.Thanks so much, T x
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Thank you for this video ❤🔥
You're welcome 😊
My father visited the islands in the 50's when they where the Gilbert and Ellice, I remember him saying they where beautiful. Thank you for the video.
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I’m here after watching Tuvalu 🇹🇻 from “Yes theory “
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Thank you for making this video tour about Funafuti Vic Stefanu! My brother lives there now as a missionary, and through your video I can have a chance to see around the country where my brother lives. Great video, well done!
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What's the mission
Very good narration. Beautiful Paradise!
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Such gud video sir u r taking very hard work for making this video. Fully tuvalu u can put close our eyes.
Thank you very much!!
Warm greetings from the garden island of Kauai ! I am sailing alone around the world . Many thanks for the video
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Very exceptionally good information about the places which is unheard of by the majority of people World over.
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What a beautiful country man! I would love to go there someday
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Such a peaceful, beautiful place. Would love to visit one day from India.
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@@VicStefanu Your video is wonderful too.
@@ssam3826 Thank you!
big thanks for u video sir...love from Malaysia
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Great video-- well done!
Thank you!!
Thanks a lot
Very good video
They way it's told is awesome don't change this style
So nice of you, thank you!
I was found this island in my Maps and i stunned after i saw the pictures of this island.
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Thank you so much for sharing. I so appreciate the videos, seeing where my late mom's history started. It is Beautiful Indeed to actually see what I have been hearing about throughout 38years of my life. Tuvalu,Tokelau,Samoa
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It's one world, we are just oceans apart. Greetings from Ghana, West Africa.
Thanks for visiting! 👍👍👍
Your videos are amazing! I think I watched all your videos (if I'm correct), and you missed one interesting thing, and it only happens in Tuvalu. At night, when the weather is good, you can see people sleeping on the runway. Well, there are no planes at night (lol). This shows the world that it is a peaceful country, and there is no need to lock your doors, well, except from cats and dogs. Thank you Vic for the videos.
Hi and thank you for your comments and for viewing my videos. I saw the people sleeping on the runway, on several occasions but it was too dark for me to videotape them..
@manaema saitala wanna talk to you. Can I have a contact for you please, I want to learn more about your country
I love that kind of places
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Thanks for this video ✌ I hope I can visit these beautiful islands one day too.
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Tuvalu Love it
What a great country, I hope I go back one day soon!
Lucky you are for visiting that beautiful remote island.
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@@VicStefanu How did you find its people? Were they friendly, loved interacting with visitors.? If one wants to settle in Tuvalu till death, will that be possible?
@@گەیاندنیزانست Very, very friendly people... From what I heard, it is virtually impossible to be allowed to settle in Tuvalu if you are a foreigner..
Sir you are speaking a very clear and simple english
Thank you!
I use your video like English lesson) thank you) best wishes from Ukraine) I only dream about visiting Pacific oceans small countries. But dreams come true
@@ТимурПолушкин-х8н Thank you for your wonderful comments, I will be coming to Kiev this summer!
It's are beautiful Beach ever to me
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Great video man. Thank you for being awesome.
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I love watching this kind of video. I would always imagine myself traveling to remote places like this. I really wish that it would come true one day. And I hope this damn covid-19 is gone by then.
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Ur the best man through u I Have seenplenty of plAce good on u mate
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Thanks for being there for me. Now I have a reason not to retire.
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I really like your accent! Tuvalu is breathtaking, it’s not visited enough as it deserves :)
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What a Wonderful Island.
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Yes Theory anyone?
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me lol
Great video! Thanks for taking us to the most remote places on Earth!
gracias por tus comentarios
great video
Thank you!
This country puts out the nicest collector coins. I wonder how many people in Tuvalu have actually heard of these coins or collect them. Nice video!
Thank you!
Nice video
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Good coverage !
Thanks for watching!
I like their questions, I smile when you tell how they gonna ask.
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Man, I'd love to go there, definitely on my top 5 travel goals
Hi, I hope that you can make there one day..
@@VicStefanu Thanks!
Thanks a lot for video sir👍
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another great video vic
Thank you!!
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Yo Shot For This . Respect ✌🏻. LUA VALU G
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Come on Vic!! Why you do this to us??? We want more!!Thank you so much for this video! I will enjoy it a bit later
Yeia sou... Ipomoni kai mia mera tha mporeseis na pas ekei... ama to theleis kai to epithimeis poli..
Makari bre Vic makari! Se euxaristo!
Yes funafuti tuvalu I ben there for 2yrs we build the new wharft is nice ang beautiful island friendly Tuvalu people
Interesting.. I will be returning in 2021!
Hello good Sir. Good job on the video. I really loved it. May I ask what camera did you use to film the video? Thank you
Thanks for watching! 👍👍👍 I used a SONY a5000 camera
I💛Island Countries like my homeland Island nation....💛🇹🇱🇹🇱🇹🇱🇹🇱🇹🇱
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Que islita mas tranquila y bonita se parece my town where I’m from in Puerto Rico a little bit
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Super!☺👍👀👀👀👋
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This is Awesome !!
Thank you!!
12:26
Reminds me of the neighborhood in my hometown, Central Java, Indonesia.
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Thank you sir for giving us thru n thru understanding of islands.
Truly interesting was your way of narration ,( easy to grasp)
What was relationship of British with Kiribati n tuvalu?
It sure proves need for global cooperation to assess their impact of far away communities. Jussojuan. Good day sir
Both, Tuvalu and Kiribati became independent from Britain in 1974 and formed separate countries..
Love this video i hope i could go there
You can get here one day, just try and you will!
I would love to visit too, I am Thai. I think due to your information I have to fly to Fiji, but after the pedantic.
Hi, the only way to get there is from Fiji but Fiji is closed now due to the pandemic..
I love Tuvalu🇹🇻
I am japanese .l think very beautiful Tuvalu of ocean than Japan🇹🇻I have dream go to tuvalu🇹🇻
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cool. go vic!
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Marvelous... Fantastic as usual.You are such a dear !!
This is my dream country to go to! But my parents tell me it’s too expensive and too hard to get from there from australia
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getting there from Germany is harder lol
I don't think it's that expensive to get there cos there is only one stop in between Australia and Tuvalu and that is Fiji. Try and get and believe me you won't regret it.
Turboplayzz ye it's like 800 from Fiji and Idk from Australia
If you are lucky cheap fares can range from 300 to 500 one way from Fiji. I just made a booking cost me 950 return from Suva, Fiji.
Love Tuvalu from Turkey
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My second home. Lived here for 5 years and my son was born here.
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Woooow
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Great
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it is like i was there ,,thank you
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This seems like a very cool country
It is, and a very friendly place too!
@@VicStefanu ya
Nice
Thank you!
Hi Vic! Beautiful video! Im planing to visit Tonga, Tuvalu, Nauru, Kiribati and the Marshall Islands next year! May I ask you, where you originally are from?
Ilija
Hi, here is my bio: www.famousbirthdays.com/people/vic-stefanu.html. I will be returning to all these places at the end of 2019 for a 16 month tour of the Pacific, note that Nauru requires a visa and it is hard to get..
Have you been to Nauru yet? Where did you get the visa?
No. I did not go to Nauru because of the complicated process for the visa..
@@VicStefanu ok, I'll try to get a visa :)
While studying "environment studies" I felt bad learning that if global warming continues tuvalu vanishes by 2035...and it seems to be a beautiful place😭
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Victor you have to go back as Funafuti beach has changed a lot.
Yes, I will be going back in 2021!!
wonderful ❤🇧🇩
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