Talofa guy's, I am from an Island called Vava'u it's one of the three main islands in Tonga. In Vava'u there are a lot of Samoan history and place names. There are a lot of family names that are of Samoan origin also. I wonder if there is a direct connection between Vava'u in Samoa and the Vava'u in Tonga. I was searching for my Island and came across your video. Throughly enjoyed your guys video. Beautiful beach/Island, I will definitely put this place on my next 5 places to visit. Malo lava, Ofa atu from Vava'u/NZ
Malo Toko this is my dad’s village in Samoa from my understanding we do have Tongan history in this village as some of the village locals have Tongan ties. There is a rock in the beach that is called papatauilelagi which is understood to be a spot that has Tongan history behind. My family also has Tongan Ties to one of the TuiTongas 10generations back. The Village was quite big an has slowly become smaller due to neighbouring villages marrying in. Iv also heard that the original name of this Village was Savavau. “Sa” in Samoan context is like “extension family”. Hope this helps Tokoua 👌🏽
LOVE Vavau Beach. The village keeps it clean and the fales are well kept. They have a shower to wash the sand off after a long day at the beach as well. My only recommendation is, bring water shoes as there are a lot of rocks, especially at low tide. Definitely worth the drive - pack a lunch!
I’m so glad to see the girls enjoying the island adventures with their mom and day..something different then typical American Life back here in the state. Joe you and your wife are such amazing parents KEEP me posted with the videos seriously💙🙂
Thank you JAMily TV! This is my mama's village and the church at 2:54 is on family land (from memory lol). We're celebrating Christmas in Samoa this year -- can't wait!!
Thank you for always making my day by your beautiful videos of the island. Eventhough I've only been to Samoa 3times in my whole life while I was living back home ( Am. Samoa) Seeing all your island life videos just takes me back to my childhood all the time! Keep up the great work and keep them videos coming! Alofas🤙❤
Rough times lately here in Central Florida. Your vlogs are pure escape for me. Just really enjoying living vicariously through your beautiful family in your incredible home. Such precious memories.
i dont mean to be so off topic but does any of you know a trick to get back into an instagram account..? I stupidly lost the account password. I would love any tricks you can offer me
@Raymond Cyrus Thanks so much for your reply. I found the site on google and I'm trying it out atm. Looks like it's gonna take a while so I will reply here later when my account password hopefully is recovered.
JAMily TV I think the last time was 2014. It’s been a while. I can’t wait to come back for a visit hopefully in the near future, a lot has changed since I’ve been. I’m a fan and looking forward to many more jamily tv videos to come, thanks for the great content guys 😁❤️
Beautiful view.everywhere,Faafetai lava for sharing.never seen these before, without your sharing we nevr seen these beaut you ful site,even when are traveling on the road.
I like that beach very much. N the landscape in Samoa. That is real paradise .U look like u Joe n yr family has a wonderful time living in Samoa than the States
That’s an amazing video the footage of that place is phenomenal. I definitely like to visit there when I come to Samoa. Love y’all videos keep it coming
Beautiful spot we first visited the Xmas following 'the' tsunami. The grounds look great, as opposed to the overgrown bush & remnants of the tidal damage. It's also the same beach where Savage also filmed part of a music video.
@@JAMilyTV hey guys I really love your work. It's been 10 years I think since I was last there.. my Uncle got married there and it was a trip to remember! My family run a few businesses there. I'll see if I can hook you guys up and give each other some exposure. But how can I get in touch with you?
loving this vlog...my husbands first time in Samoa we stayed at Vavau beach fales 2003 so he is stoked to watch this..our next planned holiday he wants to go there again and Savaii staying at the beach fales lol...thank you x
Thanks guys!! Much love to you guys. Know we’re late, but congrats on Ty! ❤️❤️ Loved your 2019 rewind. Awesome footage and editing. Sheesh guys!! Need more of that stuff!
Absolutely love your family time out! So cool to see everybody being active enjoying samoa life and beautiful scenery drive through villages, thank you for sharing Jamily tv!🤙faafetai lava, blessing to the family 💟🌺
Oi what??? I have no idea vavau got a such a beautiful beach. I'll definitely go there when I come back home🤗thanks JAMily TV 4 letting us know. now everybody let's go..🤙🤙🤙🤙
😍😍😍❤️❤️❤️❤️ What an amazing view of Samoa’s beauty!!! Thank you Jamily Fam!!!!! Haven’t been to Samoa yet, but this definitely makes me want to just get on the plane and come over!!!! God Bless🤍 Sending Love n Light your guys way 🤍🧡
Vavau is my Heritage. The Apple of my Eye I wish I could show you the little village where I was born. It's so lovely there...I used to think it too small to spend a life in, but now I'm so proud of my hometown/home village, Vavau, Lotofaga District in Samoa. The people feel and look the same, like they've settled here even though they know there's something more-something better-just beyond where they are. As usual, my small village is full of those who needed entertainment and whilst money was difficult to earn, the philosophy of giving the people what they wanted is the value of their life. Vavau e, Lou Nuu Pele Tasi. Afifio ai Salevalasi. Alala ai le Tauaeseese male Ali’imau o Faleupolu, Vavau, Even though you not worthy and marginalized, but I salute you for you are the same as Bethlehem, as what is written in the prophets and quoted by The Gospel of Matthew Chapter 2, verse 5-6. “In Bethlehem in Judea,” ........ “for this is what the prophet has written: ‘But you, Bethlehem, in the land of Judah, are by no means least among the rulers of Judah; for out of you will come a ruler who will shepherd my people Israel.’ God Bless Vavau and Many Blessings. SHALOM!
Did zara get you back for that zoom in of her sleeping lol.. Awww mum 🥰hope all is well with her and your sisters fam back in the states joe 🙌🏾🙏🏾 back with another great vlog and these epic drone shots 👏🏾mmm niu great job jamily tv
Our family loves your videos especially my 84 year Dad... He swears he knows you hahahaha... Looking forward to seeing more from JAMily TV. Thank you!!
Great video. Im from Aleipata but never been to that beautiful beach.Your family should explore Namu'a Island close to Lalomanu. One of my favorite. My good buddy owns the island.
Always love watching your contents! Missed the island a lot. Haven’t been back in 5 years since I moved to America from NZ, but enjoy seeing some of the places I haven’t been to while living there even though I grew up in the island my whole life. Would love to see some stuff about my island Savaii. There’s more there to see as well🤙 Btw, we’re currently living in For Worth Texas😀
The last time I was at Vavau was in 1993 and there was a full-on beach resort there. I stayed overnight in one of the modern beach fale or bungalows which had a shower and kitchenette inside. There was about five or six of them. It doesn't seem to be there anymore which is quite sad. It must've closed down at some point. I remember there were quite a few Germans there at the time.
Yep. Used to be awesome here. And then it all got wiped out during the tsunami in 2009. They’re just now getting fales built after all this time. And just got bathrooms last year. Crazy.
Wow incredible footage. Just one question do they have public toilets? I can never go to a beach where there's no faleese lol. Never been there b4 so it is in my bucket list now. Thanks for sharing
I was lucky enough to stay at vavau beach hotel before the tsunami. The houses were amazing and it's sad to see all of them disappear after that disaster and there were no rocks in the lagoon area.
Yes they do! Alisha edits our videos basically full time. I take care of social media. I also do some contract work for a company back home. And then i am a partner for a company that delivers groceries that have been purchased by Aiga overseas to their local family here in Samoa, Amazon style. It’s called www.iBuyPacific.com
Thanks John. We do rent here in Samoa. We probably shoulda bought land and built. But....no thinking i guess. Idk. It’s easy to find a place to rent. Just join Apia Expats on Facebook. I’m an admin. But lotsa people post rentals and other important stuff for expats. Thanks for the love!
Wow that's a beautiful beach💞🌺 $40 per car?😱😱😱 Wat a fun family adventure "thank you for the journey" Girls are getting big💞🌺 Hey Joe, do you guys have any plans on more kids "maybe trying for a boy"? You're a "Dad Girl" right now "must be challenging" lol
Talofa guy's, I am from an Island called Vava'u it's one of the three main islands in Tonga. In Vava'u there are a lot of Samoan history and place names. There are a lot of family names that are of Samoan origin also. I wonder if there is a direct connection between Vava'u in Samoa and the Vava'u in Tonga. I was searching for my Island and came across your video. Throughly enjoyed your guys video. Beautiful beach/Island, I will definitely put this place on my next 5 places to visit. Malo lava, Ofa atu from Vava'u/NZ
Malo Toko this is my dad’s village in Samoa from my understanding we do have Tongan history in this village as some of the village locals have Tongan ties. There is a rock in the beach that is called papatauilelagi which is understood to be a spot that has Tongan history behind. My family also has Tongan Ties to one of the TuiTongas 10generations back. The Village was quite big an has slowly become smaller due to neighbouring villages marrying in. Iv also heard that the original name of this Village was Savavau. “Sa” in Samoan context is like “extension family”. Hope this helps Tokoua 👌🏽
@dleota86 fa'afetai lava for your response uso. Very informative and much appreciated 💖🙏🥰
Beautiful and pristine
Another great vlog ever..seeing back home with Nolly's smile makes my day..
Hit, what an amazing compliment. Glad Nolar Bears can make your day! ❤️❤️
LOVE Vavau Beach. The village keeps it clean and the fales are well kept. They have a shower to wash the sand off after a long day at the beach as well. My only recommendation is, bring water shoes as there are a lot of rocks, especially at low tide. Definitely worth the drive - pack a lunch!
Happy to see my husband's beautiful village.. and proud to be part of that village.. thanks guys for the beautiful video😇
I’m so glad to see the girls enjoying the island adventures with their mom and day..something different then typical American Life back here in the state. Joe you and your wife are such amazing parents KEEP me posted with the videos seriously💙🙂
One of my best episodes just watched like few times 🥰🥰😅😅childhood fun play grounds Vavau village so paradise on earth 🌎 ❤️ thanks guys
Pretty sure this is the best beach in Samoa! Maybe there are some private beaches that are better, but this is truly hard to beat!
Such a beautiful and smiley vlog!! That beach is glorious and my favorite part, the absolutely beautiful sunset at the end. Thank you Jamily Fam
The lagoon reminds me of a place called frenchmans cove in port antonio Jamaica...:-). Love your videos. You have lovely kids
Awesome!! Will have to go check it out sometime!
The Drone shots are absolutely amazing.
Thanks Saint! 🤙
Was there 5 year’s ago beautiful part of the world...
Thank you JAMily TV! This is my mama's village and the church at 2:54 is on family land (from memory lol). We're celebrating Christmas in Samoa this year -- can't wait!!
Excited for you to come to Samoa! 👏👏
Hey my family is nxt to the church. Possibly a relation? Lol
Thank you for always making my day by your beautiful videos of the island. Eventhough I've only been to Samoa 3times in my whole life while I was living back home ( Am. Samoa) Seeing all your island life videos just takes me back to my childhood all the time! Keep up the great work and keep them videos coming! Alofas🤙❤
Rough times lately here in Central Florida. Your vlogs are pure escape for me. Just really enjoying living vicariously through your beautiful family in your incredible home. Such precious memories.
wow, what a beautiful beach! great drone shots!!!
wow, just look at that gorgeous beach and that water is so crystal clear.
i dont mean to be so off topic but does any of you know a trick to get back into an instagram account..?
I stupidly lost the account password. I would love any tricks you can offer me
@Skyler Elian instablaster ;)
@Raymond Cyrus Thanks so much for your reply. I found the site on google and I'm trying it out atm.
Looks like it's gonna take a while so I will reply here later when my account password hopefully is recovered.
@Raymond Cyrus it did the trick and I actually got access to my account again. I am so happy!
Thank you so much, you saved my ass!
@Skyler Elian You are welcome =)
🌴♥️💚♥️🌴 Love watching all your family adventures in Samoa ... Alofa from California!
Looks amazing love the colour of the water
I enjoy watching all of your videos Joe. Especially the family clips. Keep up the good work.
Loved this... I miss Samoa... beautiful
Thanks Red! ❤️❤️❤️ When was the last time you got to visit Samoa?
JAMily TV I think the last time was 2014. It’s been a while. I can’t wait to come back for a visit hopefully in the near future, a lot has changed since I’ve been. I’m a fan and looking forward to many more jamily tv videos to come, thanks for the great content guys 😁❤️
Wow awesome u guys were able to recover more footage thanks @Datalab NZ, JAMILY TV keep up the good work
Thanks Chill! Man. So thankful to have this footage back! It was about 3 months’ worth of footage. Thanks for always supporting us!
Beautiful view.everywhere,Faafetai lava for sharing.never seen these before, without your sharing we nevr seen these beaut you ful site,even when are traveling on the road.
I like that beach very much. N the landscape in Samoa. That is real paradise .U look like u Joe n yr family has a wonderful time living in Samoa than the States
That’s an amazing video the footage of that place is phenomenal. I definitely like to visit there when I come to Samoa. Love y’all videos keep it coming
Beautiful spot we first visited the Xmas following 'the' tsunami. The grounds look great, as opposed to the overgrown bush & remnants of the tidal damage. It's also the same beach where Savage also filmed part of a music video.
Keep up the awesome work guys. The kids are thriving and that's awesome to see.
Ps.. good to see mama again👍👍
Thanks Dobbs!
My birth place ❤❤ amazing footage guys! It's as beautiful as I remember..
Oh wow! Congrats! When was the last time you got to visit Samoa?
@@JAMilyTV hey guys I really love your work. It's been 10 years I think since I was last there.. my Uncle got married there and it was a trip to remember! My family run a few businesses there. I'll see if I can hook you guys up and give each other some exposure. But how can I get in touch with you?
loving this vlog...my husbands first time in Samoa we stayed at Vavau beach fales 2003 so he is stoked to watch this..our next planned holiday he wants to go there again and Savaii staying at the beach fales lol...thank you x
Thanks for the beautiful video brings back a lot of memories 💙❤️🇼🇸
Beautiful beach indeed family!
Thanks guys!! Much love to you guys. Know we’re late, but congrats on Ty! ❤️❤️ Loved your 2019 rewind. Awesome footage and editing. Sheesh guys!! Need more of that stuff!
Absolutely love your family time out! So cool to see everybody being active enjoying samoa life and beautiful scenery drive through villages, thank you for sharing Jamily tv!🤙faafetai lava, blessing to the family 💟🌺
Oi what??? I have no idea vavau got a such a beautiful beach. I'll definitely go there when I come back home🤗thanks JAMily TV 4 letting us know. now everybody let's go..🤙🤙🤙🤙
Love your videos and footage. Your coverage of Samoa no doubt has and will continue to do wonders in promoting Samoa tourism. Well done and thank you.
😍😍😍❤️❤️❤️❤️ What an amazing view of Samoa’s beauty!!! Thank you Jamily Fam!!!!! Haven’t been to Samoa yet, but this definitely makes me want to just get on the plane and come over!!!! God Bless🤍 Sending Love n Light your guys way 🤍🧡
Yes! Please get on a plane and come. Definitely will love it here. ❤️❤️
I love your family, and thank you for all this beautiful videos ☺️☺️
Vavau is my Heritage. The Apple of my Eye
I wish I could show you the little village where I was born. It's so lovely there...I used to think it too small to spend a life in, but now I'm so proud of my hometown/home village, Vavau, Lotofaga District in Samoa. The people feel and look the same, like they've settled here even though they know there's something more-something better-just beyond where they are. As usual, my small village is full of those who needed entertainment and whilst money was difficult to earn, the philosophy of giving the people what they wanted is the value of their life.
Vavau e, Lou Nuu Pele Tasi. Afifio ai Salevalasi. Alala ai le Tauaeseese male Ali’imau o Faleupolu, Vavau, Even though you not worthy and marginalized, but I salute you for you are the same as Bethlehem, as what is written in the prophets and quoted by The Gospel of Matthew Chapter 2, verse 5-6. “In Bethlehem in Judea,” ........ “for this is what the prophet has written: ‘But you, Bethlehem, in the land of Judah, are by no means least among the rulers of Judah; for out of you will come a ruler who will shepherd my people Israel.’ God Bless Vavau and Many Blessings. SHALOM!
Vavau has always been my favourite beach. Great choice, enjoy.
Love it lol! Vavavoom haha! This is my mom's village! And aw, LDS missionaries passing! Love ya'lls fambam and food oriented videos!!!
Oh my gosh haha I just saw my Uncle's wife say hello to ya'll in video!!! Okay, I'm subscribed now!
Beautiful thank you brother
Beautiful
Love you guys❤
So beautiful..thanks for the video..much love for you JAMily tv❤😘
Looks like the family had a great day.. I'm soooooooo jealous..much love
Such a great day! 🙌🙌
Love your videos thank you for sharing
You guys are living the life..Island Style👍awesome time with the Family..Cheers🍷🇼🇸🇼🇸👈
Thanks Toa! It’s been an incredible life, you’re right. ❤️❤️
Mannn what a seki life👌 Great editing too, awesome vlog guys.
drone shots are amazing
Love ❤️ it when Family has field trips!
Did zara get you back for that zoom in of her sleeping lol.. Awww mum 🥰hope all is well with her and your sisters fam back in the states joe 🙌🏾🙏🏾 back with another great vlog and these epic drone shots 👏🏾mmm niu great job jamily tv
Our family loves your videos especially my 84 year Dad... He swears he knows you hahahaha... Looking forward to seeing more from JAMily TV. Thank you!!
Beautiful footage
Thanks Luanu’u! ❤️❤️
That beach was on Australia survivor 👍
Cool! Didn’t realize that!
Beautiful ❤
Great video. Im from Aleipata but never been to that beautiful beach.Your family should explore Namu'a Island close to Lalomanu. One of my favorite. My good buddy owns the island.
Always love watching your contents! Missed the island a lot. Haven’t been back in 5 years since I moved to America from NZ, but enjoy seeing some of the places I haven’t been to while living there even though I grew up in the island my whole life. Would love to see some stuff about my island Savaii. There’s more there to see as well🤙
Btw, we’re currently living in For Worth Texas😀
Thanks Pule! Glad you’re enjoying the channel! And glad you’re staying in Texas now. We love Texas!
The last time I was at Vavau was in 1993 and there was a full-on beach resort there. I stayed overnight in one of the modern beach fale or bungalows which had a shower and kitchenette inside. There was about five or six of them. It doesn't seem to be there anymore which is quite sad. It must've closed down at some point. I remember there were quite a few Germans there at the time.
Yep. Used to be awesome here. And then it all got wiped out during the tsunami in 2009. They’re just now getting fales built after all this time. And just got bathrooms last year. Crazy.
@@JAMilyTV your video has made me want to go back there. Such a long time now. Malo uso. Awesome videos
Yes. PLEASE come! 🤙
Awesome guys
That is so sick!! Love the scene..
Thanks Vas! ❤️❤️
makes my eye go...
Oh wow !!! O for awesome!!! So beautiful ❤️
O for o some! 😂😂 Love that clip!
Morning Jamily Family ❤
Morning Lucy! 🤙
Nice vid and beautiful family keep it coming 😊
My mums beautiful village 😍😍😍
Beautiful Vavau
Just gorgeous!
My home 🌴🌊🌺
Samoa? Or Vavau, itself?
Vavau
Luv it Jamily TV! Keep'em coming! :)
April 13th I land in beautiful Samoa , Vavau here I come 😘🙌🏿
Awesome!! Love it!
JAMily TV love you 🙌🏿
That's amazing. Love it
Thanks Chalf! Glad you enjoyed it. ❤️
Mama’s back, how sweet
This is actually old footage that we recovered from our corrupted drive. But we are excited to have mom back sometime!
Beautiful Beach. Thank you for that drone footage was sick!! 🙏🏽👏🏽👏🏽👏🏽
Glad you enjoyed the drone! Always fun. When I’m not crashing into a tree or the ocean, haha!
You should try Namu’a Island in Malaela..it’s pretty cool
Thanks for sharing
Thanks Saivatia!
Vavau Beach is absolutely stunning!!
I've never been, but it definitely looks like a place good place to go on my next visit!
Awesome vlog JAMily Fam
My fav beach
Love you guys ❤️
It is an incredible beach!!
Fafetai lava Joe and Alisha. Love the beach trip y’all!
Wow incredible footage. Just one question do they have public toilets? I can never go to a beach where there's no faleese lol. Never been there b4 so it is in my bucket list now. Thanks for sharing
They do! They’re even flushing (not outhouse/long drops). And showers w great water pressure. Glad you’re gonna make a visit sometime.
I was married there 2002 there used to be Fale’s along the sand lines edge and a cafe restaurant
Awe this is one of favs
The beach? Or the vlog? When was the last time you got to visit Samoa?
My beautiful village of Sapo'e Falealili 😍😍 2.43min in video was my brother Tapu and cousins in your vlog 😂😂😂 ❤❤❤
So cool!! Glad you got to see some family!
Where i crew up !😍😢bro must take a look at the old beach before got destroy by the tsunami there were no rocks and all that..
Love it 👍👍
I was lucky enough to stay at vavau beach hotel before the tsunami. The houses were amazing and it's sad to see all of them disappear after that disaster and there were no rocks in the lagoon area.
I hope they can get back to that sometime. I heard it was nice.
Wow my dad’s village 🥰🥰
Oh yeah?! He’s from an awesome place! When was the last time you got to visit his village??
Stunningly beautiful 😍💕
OMG I haven't been there yet. Must do when we're there in June and July
😍😍 loving it #JAMilyAiga 🥰
Kids have a great life in the islands. What do u do for work in Samoa
Yes they do! Alisha edits our videos basically full time. I take care of social media. I also do some contract work for a company back home. And then i am a partner for a company that delivers groceries that have been purchased by Aiga overseas to their local family here in Samoa, Amazon style. It’s called www.iBuyPacific.com
@@JAMilyTV nice sorry for being nosey lol and Alisha does awesome editing I love the sound tracks.
i like vavoom!lol! ty, very beautiful bch. scenery, nd your family.
Beautiful 👍💕
That's our village Vavau😍😍😍😍😍😍
Lucky!! When was the last time you got to visit? Or are you there now?
Joe that’s a nice house!!! Do you rent? Is it hard to find a good place for rent in Samoa? Love you guys!!!!
Thanks John. We do rent here in Samoa. We probably shoulda bought land and built. But....no thinking i guess. Idk. It’s easy to find a place to rent. Just join Apia Expats on Facebook. I’m an admin. But lotsa people post rentals and other important stuff for expats. Thanks for the love!
JAMily TV thank you Joe n family!!! Faafetai!!
Aye uso that's my village I wish it was the old one before the tsunami..
Nice! 👍
Thanks! ❤️
Love ur videos
Thanks Alofa! ❤️❤️
Uso, the samoan tourist information Centre or public office should be paying you some, at least Some Tala for promoting the Mother land
Morning
Morning!
Wow forgot the name but I been there. The current is strong on the right and I had to save another tourist that was being swept out
This is one of there old lost footage they found
can't u see Alisha still has her long hair lol
You’re a true fan, Sene! Much love! 🤙❤️
Sweeeet!
Thanks Iosia!
Wow that's a beautiful beach💞🌺
$40 per car?😱😱😱
Wat a fun family adventure "thank you for the journey"
Girls are getting big💞🌺
Hey Joe, do you guys have any plans on more kids "maybe trying for a boy"? You're a "Dad Girl" right now "must be challenging" lol
🌴🌴🌴🌴❤️❤️❤️❤️