Love how respectful you guys are when visiting places. And the effort you put towards making a difference by taking time to pick up garbage. That's been an issue down there that I feel doesn't get enough attention.
Thank you and we agree. ASG has instituted some programs to help with the clean-up, but there needs to be a more fundamental shift to where people stop creating and dumping so much waste.
I was born and raised in Samoa. From the village of Vatia. I really appreciate everything you 2 do and share about our island of Samoa. Thank you so much. Would love to connect with y’all.
@@AmSamFam Yeahp I know all the walks and spots in that village. My family is the high chief of the village. But we’re farmers there. Money didn’t matters to us.
@@markhales7192 Haven't seen you in a while in our neck of the woods in Highland. Hope all is well with you and that you are still rockin' the ie lava lava at church!
You and your family are nice Samoa family you lean everything lay back island style great for your kids I use to leave in Iliili 1981 now I leave in Perth one day I will come back and my family my mother side tofa
You guys know more about my homeland than me! Hehehe.....I can honestly say that you are my aiga for knowing American Samoa the way I do - others would agree with me. 🙂
Wow brother you're a real island guy..coz only island guys know how to squeeze coconut milk the natural way 💪..you guys are seki..so glad you're enjoying & appreciated the life in the islands 🌞⛱
Once the Covid restrictions are lifted and travel is safe again, I plan to go to American Samoa :) Thank you for your honesty - I think the authentic Polynesian experience I will absolutely love even if it's only for a week or so.
I love how you guys are respectful when going to the beach and asking permission. Then, you pick up trash that was washed up or left behind. I cant believe locals leave trash behind.
Also wondering if you guys have experienced White Sunday? And I think it's in best interest for the island to ban flights during Covid because hospital care is not the best, so I've heard from plenty of relatives. Also, when the influenza outbreak happened years ago, it was brought to the island by Voyagers on boat, which spread like wildfire killing plenty of mothers and children; hence why we celebrate White Sunday or Lotu Tamaiti, in honor of those children that were lost during the epidemic.
I’ve never heard that part of the reason behind White Sunday, what a beautiful way to remember them ❤️ Our kids have participated in White Sunday. This year the celebrations were a little later minute and more subdued because of COVID restrictions at the time, but hopefully we’ll be able to make a video next year. Also, I agree about the flights. The borders need to open again at some point, but we’re still okay here. Best to keep this virus off our shores.
I’m from Northern Ireland but I love American Samoa and love learning more! (I found out about it from the next goal wins documentary I’m a big soccer fan)
Great vid! We are approaching retirement from the military (30 years, yikes!) and considering American Samoa. Hopefully the island will open up soon and we can visit. Alofa atu! 🤗
I went on google earth to look around on different parts of planet earth and I found this American Samoa and went to RUclips to find this place and that’s how I found your video. Cool videos
Awesome famZ... you’ve adapted to lsland life.. Samoa are thankful to have your beautiful family..🌸 showing the world.. 👀👀 Samoa is a safe homely country...God bless Have awesome Xmas famZ 🌺
LOVE 💕 YOU GUYS. I Was born in American 🇺🇸 Samoa and grew up in Western Samoa 🇼🇸 for 17 years total. I traveled a lot till my 17th. . I lived in the United States. Now I lived here in Waikiki, Hawaii. I missed Samoa 🇼🇸 .I’m glad you lived there and the kids seems they are very happy and attached with the local Polynesian island life.. Back in the days didn’t have much crimes there in the island. Samoan are very friendly and very loving people willing to help anyone who needs help. I haven’t been back for almost 40 years now. Enjoy the Polynesian local life.😍💖💝💞💕☮️🇺🇸🥰
It sounds like Heaven for me. Thank you! Oh, I did send an e-mail to your AmSamFam e-mail, and did not hear back. Is there a better way? Offering to send NC BBQ sauce your way!!
I'm from Florida. I think I wouldn't mind most of the things you mentioned. Being on an uncrowded beach would be amazing. I'm fine with the humidity and I'm used to geckos. I like year-round summer as long as I have a really good air conditioning in my house and I think I would appreciate the Christian presence. Driving around sounds frustrating but it's not a deal breaker for me.
My only advice for you two is that I know you like diving or fishing. I loved it too. But please. Always go diving with someone. Yes it’s a beautiful ocean but very dangerous. I lost a friend while we were swimming. The current is swift and strong. It can hit you from nowhere
Love the videos and your family's adventures. Brings back memories of living there during my youth and teenage years in Pago Pago and Manu'a. An addition to the wild life in American Samoa, there are some wild boar that you need to be on the look out for in some areas. And in the ocean you obviously have the varieties of sharks and other sea life to be aware of as well. And don't forget about the coconut crabs :-)
The first time it snows each year, I tell my wife were moving to American Samoa. We actually both lived in the Samoan islands before we met and got married (I was in American Samoa and she was in (Western) Samoa). The worst thing is the cost of travel to get to Samoa. I don't know if they only have prepaid cell phones, but that was a pain. I have been off island for 13 years and I miss it all the time. It became a part of me and it won't let go. Your videos bring back such great memories.
I believe it! There was one day, during the winter before we moved down here, that I (Melinda) turned to Nate and told him, “This time next year, we will be somewhere warm.” I was finished with the cold. 🥶 This place has a way of getting its hooks in you, that I don’t think ever really goes away. For us, no matter where life takes us, this will always be home 🏝
@@AmSamFam It sure does it to you. When I first got there I always wondered why people kept moving back. Now I know. I miss just wearing flip flops every day and not wearing a suit. There are so many improvements and new stores since I was there. I see on Facebook that we have a lot of mutual friends. (it is a small island).
I love Geckos and i feel safe with them as we have them here in Australia as i know when they are around there is less chance of spiders lol. Huntsman omg they gave them NSW so i am glad to be in QLD. With places you go to no matter where you go you just take them for what they have to offer and just relax and go with the flow. I could visit without a problem as it seems so relaxing. Thank you for the information.
Funny fact about me (Melinda) one of my biggest pet peeves is watching and listening to people eat, so the idea of anyone wanting to watch me eat kind of baffles me 🤷♀️ But I know it’s a thing, so we’ll get around to it soon. 😉
I am moving to American Samoa. I can take the Warm Weather. I just can’t take the Cold Weather. My Puppy yet I’m so close to her. I need the Ocean for my Health. I used to live in Hawaii it’s to Crowded. I’m starting to save up to move. I need to be eating fresh fruit & the Prices here. I am religious.
The last few seconds before end of this video was breathtakingly gorgeous! That view of the moonlight glistening over the calm ocean reminded me of my childhood when we would come to Am.Samoa to visit family. We’d go joy riding in the back of our family’s pickup truck from one side of the island to the other. It was memorable fun especially at night till it started to rain😊💕 Thanks for sharing.
Excellent evaluation and recommendations of American Samoa. Your experiences and knowledge make you great advocates for tourist guides. Ever think of starting up a travel service? Lol, just a thought. Geckos? Love seeing them in and around the house. Natural pest control. As for the “slow down” process, you hit it on the nose. Only two speeds in Samoa...slow and stop. Even here in the states, my sister and other relatives will show up to a function late. Always! My wife says she just fashionably late. I tell her no, she’s on Samoa time. Thanks for the great vid, look forward to more.
Born and raised in American Samoa but I still will never, ever get used to centipedes!! Planning on coming back home soon and I pray I never come across one. You guys are great and I love watching your videos, sometimes they make me homesick, but we are all so appreciative!!
So glad you guys are happy there. 9 out of the 10 items are no big deal for me. However, the humidity means I would love to visit you guys but no way would I live there! I like cooler, dryer temps. However, I can hardly wait to come see you.
I was in the Army 15-10yrs ago. Was stationed and lived in Hawaii. Had so many friends from Samoa and Am Samoa. And the are the nicest and most respectful people I’ve ever met. In Hawaii too.
The Word that stands out to me throughout your post is " Inclusive" or "Inclusivity". The Custom is very much Inclusive, perhaps not in blood, but in environment and neighbor. One looks after another even when one is unaware of it. It is an unspoken bond or understanding almost. Thanks for posting. Alofa atu
So true about the seasons. Everyone says, "oh you'd miss the winter..." No. I never did. But every winter since I lived there, I miss Samoa terribly, and that was, well... a long time ago!
Thank you for sharing these pros and cons about American Samoa. And I really loved your positive outtake about reason #2 (Tourism) when I was growing up there I did think about our tourism programs on how come we don’t have the flashy/fancy type attractions like Bora Bora etc... but your explanation about the raw nature of our island is attractive enough to provide and show how a true Pacific Islander lives. I loved that and thank you for opening my eyes again🤙🏽😊 I really miss home🇦🇸
As a Japanese moving Palau as a child never excites because of the humidity but now I appreciate that there's no 4 seasons in Palau. I save a LOT in clothes.
Just waiting for the Quarantine to lift. Looking for a peaceful retirement and possible business opportunities through the enterprise zones. I like being hot so I completely understand. Great videos and a lovely family. You folks have a great outgoing manner. Thanks for taking us on your adventures.
Love Am Samoa, been there several times. I am happy that the major hotel chains are virtually non-existent in American Samoa. Samoa, is true Polynesia and relatively untouched by the outside world, makes a special place in my heart.
Great job Fam...love the deep perspective on this cut. I think ya'll just solved one item on your list. Tourism infrastructure. They say necessity is the Mother of all invention. Timing is everything, it's time for ya'll to start your own Tourism agency and get ready for the borders to open up. Just a thought, incase you haven't noticed, "No one else have the raw data" Only ya'll do, You have every perspective needed to make this happen. GL...and thank you for promoting American Samoa. Manuia le aso.
Hi AmSamFam, I am a big big fan. If you guys are available, come up to AOLOAU, we will have our lighting ceremony of all Xmas lights coming from the bottom of the hill to the very top of our village. This will be happening this weekend, I will let you all know through here on fb. Hopefully is this Saturday, but will keep you both posted.
I envy you guys so much. Man you guys are so lucky. I am of samoan descendents from families that are so well known in the samoan community. I was born. In LA raised in Hawaii only been to Samoa twice in my lifetime....enjoy it the best you can , God bless!
I miss how easygoing it is in Tutuila. I'm an introvert and when I wanted to kind of getaway from people, I'd climb up one of our mango trees (We had 3 around my house) and just enjoy the scenery from up top, or I'd head to the beach and just sit on one of the rocks meditating with no one around, and if plantations were ok to tread I'd just venture throughout maybe take something to snack on and chill by myself away from everyone. I also REALLY miss the sound of the ocean. My grandma's house was right along the beach in Vailoa and whenever I'd spend the night, the ocean sound would lull me to sleep. Oh and don't get me started on the nice island rain. Haven't felt nothing like that to this day. On rainy days, I'd go by myself on the "malae" (field) sit in one spot and just soak up the rain. Man! There's so much to love (and hate lol) about American Samoa.
❤We love your beautiful family and really appreciate all the amazing informations about American Samoa 🇦🇸 that you and your lovely wife have made available on social media for the world to see about our beautiful island motu o fiafiaga and the heart ❤️ of the Pasefika.👍⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️
lol, geckos invade houses in the south. I got them all the time in Central Texas. I once spent a night at a family's house in Louisiana for a YSA event, and they were so excited to show me their house geckos hahaha, it was pretty cool. I also got them in my college dorm in Durant, Oklahoma. I love geckos!
Praise the Lord Jesus Christ” God good , happy for you both, it’s a blessing to hear you folks congratulations , we’re happy y’all enjoying, please have fun and have a great time, Godbless 🙌🏾💯🙏🏾
Samoan culture and lifestyle is very very similar with Chuukese culture in MIcronesia. Everything you talk about in this video is like you're talking about Chuuk: speed limit, dogs, beaches, religion, limited food selection, women dressing conservatively (in the other video), etc. The only part that's interesting is the "quiet hour" in the evening where everybody has to stop and just shut it for an hour or so (lols)--or something to that effect. So I appreciate yalls insight into this typical island life. Loving it. Keep them coming. Oh, and FSM is also COVID free. Yaaay. :-)
That’s awesome! Glad to hear you guys are COVID-free too! And how interesting that there are so many similarities between the two cultures. It’s beautiful ❤️
You say it's really humid there all the time...is there ever a nice little breeze that comes by? How about on the beach...is there any kind of breeze coming in off the ocean? I'm really enjoying your videos! Thanks!
Just working out in general I prefer to have the weather that way instead of training in the cold. Winter time in San Diego gets pretty chilly it was mid 30's to 40's in the morning couple weeks ago. It sucks now that gyms have been closed down for a good majority of the year, I played football for Fagaitua High from 2000 to 2003 and my coach Pooch was no joke when it came to training and the weather on top of that made it difficult but made us well rounded football players.
You guys are wonderful!!! Travel and tourism were quite informative and I’m grateful that you have extensively talked about it because it’s true that it’s not a hop and skip with commercial airlines/ferries to get to your next destination but this will force you to experience the unique and beautiful land, culture and our people!! On the hindsight, you’ll be glad that is happened the way it did. Faa’fetai ma manuia le aso!!
I hate the cold too and it gets cold at San Francisco California as well the weather here is mild 50s to 70s in the summer usually.. I like 80s and 90s temperatures. And I'm scared of big stray dogs btw
Great vid! It sounds like Am Samoa would not be a place for me to live but I would definitely visit. Fall is my fave season and I'm addicted to fast food. Especially In n' out 😊 Have you tried cooking your version of some of the fast food you miss on the mainland? Or maybe do a vid on fast food chains available on the island?
Great idea. We only have a couple chain restaurants here, but we could definitely make a video out of the fast foods options here. Thanks. Nate LOVES In n’ Out and misses it everyday 😄 We’ve definitely tried making some of the restaurant foods that we miss from the Mainland, but neither of us are very good cooks 😂
Talofa, family.. wifey is a southern bell from South Carolina and we just discussed retiring to tutuila. Thank you for your RUclips, because it has helped her have ideas of what she's getting into lol. Btw Im also from American samoa and I want y'all to keep your RUclips as honest as you've been doing. Great information for folks that are curious.
I can relate to the seasons My older brother and I missed the Christmas memories, so instead of taking vacation in New Zealand, we spent our Christmas in Southern California since my aunt was having her 5th. son. That and we missed Christmas Specials on T.V. We made Lots of Samoan friend at St. Joseph Catholic Church as well as we soon arrived in Tafina.
25 mph! I'd get an old golf cart and make it street legal. It would be ideal. A solar carport would reduce operating costs...and you could use its batteries for power during emergencies. I'd be fine with the food. Same with the lack of touristy stuff. I would want to see the place as-is, not all touristed out. To me, it sounds a lot like Florida in the '70s .. I suspect if you try to get along and be polite, you would do fine . If you just admit you don't know anything about the culture, people will work with you, and it would be a fun learning experience.
Exactly! Lots of people say American Samoa is like Hawaii 20-30 years ago, probably similar to Florida. We’ve discussed the idea of a golf cart or ATV, plenty of people have them here and they do seem perfect.
You guys are doing such a great job of promoting Samoa with your honesty and enthusiasm. I love how you’ve embraced the culture.
Thank you S Iosefa!
Agree.
Thank-you for picking American Samoa to be y'all's second home! Again, we are so fortunate to have all of y'all as our neighbors here.
Love how respectful you guys are when visiting places. And the effort you put towards making a difference by taking time to pick up garbage. That's been an issue down there that I feel doesn't get enough attention.
Thank you and we agree. ASG has instituted some programs to help with the clean-up, but there needs to be a more fundamental shift to where people stop creating and dumping so much waste.
Agree. They are so genuinely respectful. Love them🤙🙏
I was born and raised in Samoa. From the village of Vatia. I really appreciate everything you 2 do and share about our island of Samoa.
Thank you so much.
Would love to connect with y’all.
Awesome. We love Vatia! Such a special place ❤️
@@AmSamFam Yeahp I know all the walks and spots in that village. My family is the high chief of the village. But we’re farmers there. Money didn’t matters to us.
Really??
@@innocentononogbo6942 yeahp
The problem with Geckos in your house is they're always trying to sell you insurance..
🤣🤣🤣 It took me a second, but I got it.
I named all of my Geckos "George"
@@markhales7192 Haven't seen you in a while in our neck of the woods in Highland. Hope all is well with you and that you are still rockin' the ie lava lava at church!
For 15min... *mom get the slipper😅
😆😊😊
You and your family are nice Samoa family you lean everything lay back island style great for your kids I use to leave in Iliili 1981 now I leave in Perth one day I will come back and my family my mother side tofa
We would love to visit Perth one day too. Hopefully your return to the islands will be sooner than later.
You guys know more about my homeland than me! Hehehe.....I can honestly say that you are my aiga for knowing American Samoa the way I do - others would agree with me. 🙂
Thank you!
@@AmSamFam 我喜歡你們和你們的孩子們💞💞💞💞☕️☕️☕️☕️☕️🌺🌺🌺
Then go visit sometime s
@@nanskitchen5835 ，
Because I lived in Samoa, USA, in 1999.
Wow brother you're a real island guy..coz only island guys know how to squeeze coconut milk the natural way 💪..you guys are seki..so glad you're enjoying & appreciated the life in the islands 🌞⛱
Thanks! I (Melinda) like to think of him as my island guy, glad I’m not the only one 😊
Haha I definitely agree with the slow speed limit..there’s a long stretch in tafuna that you can maybe hit 35 if you’re a speed freak 🤣
Haha, I know the exact spot you’re talking about.
Once the Covid restrictions are lifted and travel is safe again, I plan to go to American Samoa :) Thank you for your honesty - I think the authentic Polynesian experience I will absolutely love even if it's only for a week or so.
Glad to hear it!! Like we said, it’s not for everyone, but there are those who could truly thrive here, even if just for a week. 😃
I hated not being able to buy alcohol on Sunday because it’s not sold on Sunday So I purchased my Sunday alcohol on Saturday.
I love how you guys are respectful when going to the beach and asking permission. Then, you pick up trash that was washed up or left behind. I cant believe locals leave trash behind.
Also wondering if you guys have experienced White Sunday? And I think it's in best interest for the island to ban flights during Covid because hospital care is not the best, so I've heard from plenty of relatives. Also, when the influenza outbreak happened years ago, it was brought to the island by Voyagers on boat, which spread like wildfire killing plenty of mothers and children; hence why we celebrate White Sunday or Lotu Tamaiti, in honor of those children that were lost during the epidemic.
I’ve never heard that part of the reason behind White Sunday, what a beautiful way to remember them ❤️ Our kids have participated in White Sunday. This year the celebrations were a little later minute and more subdued because of COVID restrictions at the time, but hopefully we’ll be able to make a video next year. Also, I agree about the flights. The borders need to open again at some point, but we’re still okay here. Best to keep this virus off our shores.
I’m from Northern Ireland but I love American Samoa and love learning more! (I found out about it from the next goal wins documentary I’m a big soccer fan)
Awesome! I’ll have to look that up 🤙
Great vid! We are approaching retirement from the military (30 years, yikes!) and considering American Samoa. Hopefully the island will open up soon and we can visit. Alofa atu! 🤗
They have a VA clinic and a small px.
I went on google earth to look around on different parts of planet earth and I found this American Samoa and went to RUclips to find this place and that’s how I found your video. Cool videos
Good for you for looking outside the box! Glad you found us.
Awesome famZ... you’ve adapted to lsland life.. Samoa are thankful to have your beautiful family..🌸 showing the world.. 👀👀 Samoa is a safe homely country...God bless
Have awesome Xmas famZ 🌺
"The mosquito is the national bird here" Lol !!! Very true !!! 🤣 . You guys are amazing !!! Keep the awesome videos coming !!! Love it !!!
Haha, it really feels like that sometimes 😂
LOVE 💕 YOU GUYS. I Was born in American 🇺🇸 Samoa and grew up in Western Samoa 🇼🇸 for 17 years total. I traveled a lot till my 17th. . I lived in the United States. Now I lived here in Waikiki, Hawaii. I missed Samoa 🇼🇸 .I’m glad you lived there and the kids seems they are very happy and attached with the local Polynesian island life.. Back in the days didn’t have much crimes there in the island. Samoan are very friendly and very loving people willing to help anyone who needs help. I haven’t been back for almost 40 years now. Enjoy the Polynesian local life.😍💖💝💞💕☮️🇺🇸🥰
It sounds like Heaven for me. Thank you! Oh, I did send an e-mail to your AmSamFam e-mail, and did not hear back. Is there a better way? Offering to send NC BBQ sauce your way!!
Wow, that’s so awesome of you! Let me check and see if it slipped through the cracks.
I'm from Florida. I think I wouldn't mind most of the things you mentioned. Being on an uncrowded beach would be amazing. I'm fine with the humidity and I'm used to geckos. I like year-round summer as long as I have a really good air conditioning in my house and I think I would appreciate the Christian presence. Driving around sounds frustrating but it's not a deal breaker for me.
Sounds to me like you’d fit right in here. Life isn’t perfect, but for those of us who can make it work, it can be a beautiful, tropical paradise ❤️🏝
Talofa guys, nice to see you guys again lol,hopefully everythi ng is alright over there,
My only advice for you two is that I know you like diving or fishing. I loved it too. But please. Always go diving with someone. Yes it’s a beautiful ocean but very dangerous. I lost a friend while we were swimming. The current is swift and strong. It can hit you from nowhere
You guys make me love home a little bit more ❤ lovely family! Much alofa to you guys 💕
Good ❤️ Much alofas to you too.
Love the videos and your family's adventures. Brings back memories of living there during my youth and teenage years in Pago Pago and Manu'a. An addition to the wild life in American Samoa, there are some wild boar that you need to be on the look out for in some areas. And in the ocean you obviously have the varieties of sharks and other sea life to be aware of as well. And don't forget about the coconut crabs :-)
Yes, true! We’ve heard of the wild boars but never encountered any ourselves. But we’ve seen plenty of sharks and coconut crabs.
Very informative, thank you! Now we really can't wait to visit some day! Y'all ROCK and much love!
Thanks!!! As soon as these borders open!
The first time it snows each year, I tell my wife were moving to American Samoa. We actually both lived in the Samoan islands before we met and got married (I was in American Samoa and she was in (Western) Samoa). The worst thing is the cost of travel to get to Samoa. I don't know if they only have prepaid cell phones, but that was a pain. I have been off island for 13 years and I miss it all the time. It became a part of me and it won't let go. Your videos bring back such great memories.
I believe it! There was one day, during the winter before we moved down here, that I (Melinda) turned to Nate and told him, “This time next year, we will be somewhere warm.” I was finished with the cold. 🥶 This place has a way of getting its hooks in you, that I don’t think ever really goes away. For us, no matter where life takes us, this will always be home 🏝
@@AmSamFam It sure does it to you. When I first got there I always wondered why people kept moving back. Now I know. I miss just wearing flip flops every day and not wearing a suit. There are so many improvements and new stores since I was there. I see on Facebook that we have a lot of mutual friends. (it is a small island).
You guys need to visit Samoa
Thank you so much AmSamFam for promoting OUR ISLAND.
I love Geckos and i feel safe with them as we have them here in Australia as i know when they are around there is less chance of spiders lol. Huntsman omg they gave them NSW so i am glad to be in QLD. With places you go to no matter where you go you just take them for what they have to offer and just relax and go with the flow. I could visit without a problem as it seems so relaxing. Thank you for the information.
You get it. You can definitely find things to keep you busy here, but it’s much easier to take it slow and relax 🤙
I'm still waiting for that Mukbang!... But I love your videos
Funny fact about me (Melinda) one of my biggest pet peeves is watching and listening to people eat, so the idea of anyone wanting to watch me eat kind of baffles me 🤷♀️ But I know it’s a thing, so we’ll get around to it soon. 😉
I am moving to American Samoa. I can take the Warm Weather. I just can’t take the Cold Weather. My Puppy yet I’m so close to her. I need the Ocean for my Health. I used to live in Hawaii it’s to Crowded. I’m starting to save up to move. I need to be eating fresh fruit & the Prices here. I am religious.
The last few seconds before end of this video was breathtakingly gorgeous! That view of the moonlight glistening over the calm ocean reminded me of my childhood when we would come to Am.Samoa to visit family. We’d go joy riding in the back of our family’s pickup truck from one side of the island to the other. It was memorable fun especially at night till it started to rain😊💕 Thanks for sharing.
Excellent evaluation and recommendations of American Samoa. Your experiences and knowledge make you great advocates for tourist guides. Ever think of starting up a travel service? Lol, just a thought. Geckos? Love seeing them in and around the house. Natural pest control. As for the “slow down” process, you hit it on the nose. Only two speeds in Samoa...slow and stop. Even here in the states, my sister and other relatives will show up to a function late. Always! My wife says she just fashionably late. I tell her no, she’s on Samoa time. Thanks for the great vid, look forward to more.
Born and raised in American Samoa but I still will never, ever get used to centipedes!! Planning on coming back home soon and I pray I never come across one. You guys are great and I love watching your videos, sometimes they make me homesick, but we are all so appreciative!!
Very nice and informative video. Loved #2. Lack of tourism infra = Authenticity!
Yes!
So glad you guys are happy there. 9 out of the 10 items are no big deal for me. However, the humidity means I would love to visit you guys but no way would I live there! I like cooler, dryer temps. However, I can hardly wait to come see you.
Haha, yeah the humidity can be a tough one. We can’t wait for you to come visit either ❤️
Driving 5 miles per an hour sounds funny. Samoa is very interesting. Definitely worth a visit.
I was in the Army 15-10yrs ago. Was stationed and lived in Hawaii. Had so many friends from Samoa and Am Samoa. And the are the nicest and most respectful people I’ve ever met. In Hawaii too.
Please try to go back to Ofu Manu’a...love the videos
We’re dying to go back! The first time we went was before we had started YouTubing, but we have lots of video ideas for our return trip.
I want a endless summer but I'm stuck here in a four season state of Utah lol ....everything you listed are very true to the point! Cheers.
Sorry 😉 Hopefully you can escape to somewhere warmer soon.
I miss Utah also
You know we do 30 to 40 mph on the East side.lol
🤣🤣🤫
Whoa u gotta slow down uce lol
Give me continuous Summer sunshine all year definitely !!
The Word that stands out to me throughout your post is " Inclusive" or "Inclusivity". The Custom is very much Inclusive, perhaps not in blood, but in environment and neighbor. One looks after another even when one is unaware of it. It is an unspoken bond or understanding almost. Thanks for posting. Alofa atu
That’s a beautiful way to see it ❤️
So true about the seasons. Everyone says, "oh you'd miss the winter..." No. I never did. But every winter since I lived there, I miss Samoa terribly, and that was, well... a long time ago!
💯 I know we’d be the same!
Love your take on the beautiful islands of American Samoa! Keep up the great work!
Hubby and I love watching your videos btw. I love how much you advertise for all of the options we have here. ❤
Thanks so much guys. Will start finding my way home. I need to see my family.
Good idea! Hopefully soon 🤞
The last time that I looked at the flights between LAX and Pago Pago, the cheapest fare was $2300 which was about $1000 more than Guam.
Wish I could tell you that must a mistake, but, unfortunately, it sounds about right. Cabotage, my friend. It’s a blessing and a curse.
Oh nice 👍
Thank you for sharing these pros and cons about American Samoa. And I really loved your positive outtake about reason #2 (Tourism) when I was growing up there I did think about our tourism programs on how come we don’t have the flashy/fancy type attractions like Bora Bora etc... but your explanation about the raw nature of our island is attractive enough to provide and show how a true Pacific Islander lives. I loved that and thank you for opening my eyes again🤙🏽😊 I really miss home🇦🇸
We’ve never been big on the super touristy places, so this place is the home we never knew we were missing until coming here 😊❤️
What is the cost of living in American Samoa?
You guys critique our island in such a good way.
As a Japanese moving Palau as a child never excites because of the humidity but now I appreciate that there's no 4 seasons in Palau. I save a LOT in clothes.
Haha, yes!
Honestly, as a military brat, it's not where you live, it's what you make of it. It's not about altitude, it's all about attitude.
💯 So true!
Just waiting for the Quarantine to lift.
Looking for a peaceful retirement and possible business opportunities through the enterprise zones.
I like being hot so I completely understand.
Great videos and a lovely family.
You folks have a great outgoing manner. Thanks for taking us on your adventures.
Very cool! As soon as the borders open, we’ll look forward to meeting you in person. 🤙
Fa'afetai tele lava. You are awesome awesome.
🌺🌺🌺👍👍👍🤎🤎🤎 YESSSSSSS, ISLAND 🏝️ LIFE!!! LOVE YA GUY'S BLESSES!!!
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Love Am Samoa, been there several times. I am happy that the major hotel chains are virtually non-existent in American Samoa. Samoa, is true Polynesia and relatively untouched by the outside world, makes a special place in my heart.
That’s so true! 💯
Great job Fam...love the deep perspective on this cut. I think ya'll just solved one item on your list. Tourism infrastructure. They say necessity is the Mother of all invention. Timing is everything, it's time for ya'll to start your own Tourism agency and get ready for the borders to open up. Just a thought, incase you haven't noticed, "No one else have the raw data" Only ya'll do, You have every perspective needed to make this happen. GL...and thank you for promoting American Samoa. Manuia le aso.
We’ve definitely debated whether or not to start something like that... Thanks for the vote of confidence 🤙
Hi AmSamFam, I am a big big fan. If you guys are available, come up to AOLOAU, we will have our lighting ceremony of all Xmas lights coming from the bottom of the hill to the very top of our village. This will be happening this weekend, I will let you all know through here on fb. Hopefully is this Saturday, but will keep you both posted.
That would be great, thanks! We’d love to come see it ❤️
AmSamFam, our lighting ceremony is tonight. Come on up, hope to run into you and your beautiful family.
@@Alapulea dang, I saw this too late. We’re planning on heading up there tomorrow night.
Agree with the other comments. You guys are beautiful. Great minds and attitudes.
Thank you 💗
Good job picking up trash! Wish more people would do that!
If only everyone just picked up a little, we wouldn’t have the problem.
I left Am. Samoa because of #10(humidity) and #5(speed limits) lol.jk. love the video!😊👍
Can’t keep your foot of the gas either, huh?
Love your videos. Samoa will always be in our hearts. Can't wait for more segments. 🤙🤙
Thanks! It will always be in our hearts too 💗
I envy you guys so much. Man you guys are so lucky. I am of samoan descendents from families that are so well known in the samoan community. I was born. In LA raised in Hawaii only been to Samoa twice in my lifetime....enjoy it the best you can , God bless!
We’re doing our best to enjoy every bit of it. Hopefully you can come for another visit soon.
I miss how easygoing it is in Tutuila. I'm an introvert and when I wanted to kind of getaway from people, I'd climb up one of our mango trees (We had 3 around my house) and just enjoy the scenery from up top, or I'd head to the beach and just sit on one of the rocks meditating with no one around, and if plantations were ok to tread I'd just venture throughout maybe take something to snack on and chill by myself away from everyone. I also REALLY miss the sound of the ocean. My grandma's house was right along the beach in Vailoa and whenever I'd spend the night, the ocean sound would lull me to sleep. Oh and don't get me started on the nice island rain. Haven't felt nothing like that to this day. On rainy days, I'd go by myself on the "malae" (field) sit in one spot and just soak up the rain. Man! There's so much to love (and hate lol) about American Samoa.
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You guys seem like pretty Kool Folks.
Thx a Ton for the Post.
Loved the vid!!! Keep em coming!!!!
Thanks! We will 🤙
I would try to live off Grid in American Samoa with a solar power and gas generator
You guys are bomb.com and have samoan hearts in my book. Y'all are reverse looking Samoans......awesomeness vids
Haha, I like that 😄❤️
❤We love your beautiful family and really appreciate all the amazing informations about American Samoa 🇦🇸 that you and your lovely wife have made available on social media for the world to see about our beautiful island motu o fiafiaga and the heart ❤️ of the Pasefika.👍⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️
Love this fam👌🏾❤. Would love to visit Am. Samoa one day.
Yes, hopefully you can someday! Thanks for the love ❤️
You guys are the Best! ❤️❤️❤️👏🏽👏🏽👏🏽
No, you are!! 😘
Another Great Vid fam. Keep em coming
God bless your family!
Fa’afetai for the great work you’re doing for our islands. Keep up the good work.
lol, geckos invade houses in the south. I got them all the time in Central Texas. I once spent a night at a family's house in Louisiana for a YSA event, and they were so excited to show me their house geckos hahaha, it was pretty cool. I also got them in my college dorm in Durant, Oklahoma. I love geckos!
God bless you guys thank you for your job of sharing everything of my home country ❤️😭🇦🇸🇼🇸
I love the video. You guys should do one from the other Samoa (west). God bless ."manuia le aso.
As soon as the borders open!
Praise the Lord Jesus Christ”
God good , happy for you both,
it’s a blessing to hear you folks congratulations , we’re happy y’all enjoying, please have fun and have a great time, Godbless 🙌🏾💯🙏🏾
Another awesome video!🤙❤️🙏You guys are just great! Thank you sooo much for these awesome videos❤️🙏
Happy Holidays fam❤️❤️ you guys stay safe and keep doing what you’re doing. Alofa tele
Well done!
you guys are samoing breed!!! hahahaha.....love you guys & God bless.
Haha, we’d be happy to be adopted 😊
Samoan culture and lifestyle is very very similar with Chuukese culture in MIcronesia. Everything you talk about in this video is like you're talking about Chuuk: speed limit, dogs, beaches, religion, limited food selection, women dressing conservatively (in the other video), etc. The only part that's interesting is the "quiet hour" in the evening where everybody has to stop and just shut it for an hour or so (lols)--or something to that effect. So I appreciate yalls insight into this typical island life. Loving it. Keep them coming. Oh, and FSM is also COVID free. Yaaay. :-)
That’s awesome! Glad to hear you guys are COVID-free too! And how interesting that there are so many similarities between the two cultures. It’s beautiful ❤️
Ohh, Micronesia, with Papa Mau and wayfinders. Next year Hokule'a and Hikianalia will be back that way. Blessings to all of you!
Looking at snow right now and love it.
Really enjoyed the video n agreed to most of your poll!!
Good, that means we’re on the right path.
You say it's really humid there all the time...is there ever a nice little breeze that comes by? How about on the beach...is there any kind of breeze coming in off the ocean?
I'm really enjoying your videos! Thanks!
Humidity is good for training.
What kind of training?
Training what? Navy seals? Dogs? Bad mannered kids? Please be specific.
Just working out in general I prefer to have the weather that way instead of training in the cold. Winter time in San Diego gets pretty chilly it was mid 30's to 40's in the morning couple weeks ago. It sucks now that gyms have been closed down for a good majority of the year, I played football for Fagaitua High from 2000 to 2003 and my coach Pooch was no joke when it came to training and the weather on top of that made it difficult but made us well rounded football players.
You guys are wonderful!!! Travel and tourism were quite informative and I’m grateful that you have extensively talked about it because it’s true that it’s not a hop and skip with commercial airlines/ferries to get to your next destination but this will force you to experience the unique and beautiful land, culture and our people!! On the hindsight, you’ll be glad that is happened the way it did. Faa’fetai ma manuia le aso!!
Absolutely! The plane and boat rides are all part of the experience. Manuia le aso ❤️
I hate the cold too and it gets cold at San Francisco California as well the weather here is mild 50s to 70s in the summer usually.. I like 80s and 90s temperatures. And I'm scared of big stray dogs btw
Have you ever hiked to the French War Memorial??? It was an experience I’ll never forget!!😀😀😀
Your family is becoming a real local caring family enjoying what nature is offering Blessings
Great vid! It sounds like Am Samoa would not be a place for me to live but I would definitely visit. Fall is my fave season and I'm addicted to fast food. Especially In n' out 😊
Have you tried cooking your version of some of the fast food you miss on the mainland? Or maybe do a vid on fast food chains available on the island?
Great idea. We only have a couple chain restaurants here, but we could definitely make a video out of the fast foods options here. Thanks.
Nate LOVES In n’ Out and misses it everyday 😄 We’ve definitely tried making some of the restaurant foods that we miss from the Mainland, but neither of us are very good cooks 😂
Talofa, family.. wifey is a southern bell from South Carolina and we just discussed retiring to tutuila. Thank you for your RUclips, because it has helped her have ideas of what she's getting into lol. Btw Im also from American samoa and I want y'all to keep your RUclips as honest as you've been doing. Great information for folks that are curious.
We have no intention of changing our course 🤙 When we first moved here, we would have loved to have helpful information, we’ll keep keeping it real.
I can relate to the seasons
My older brother and I missed the Christmas memories, so instead of taking vacation in New Zealand, we spent our Christmas in Southern California since my aunt was having her 5th. son. That and we missed Christmas Specials on T.V.
We made Lots of Samoan friend at St. Joseph Catholic Church as well as we soon arrived in Tafina.
Awesome video guys,much alofas guys,and God bless ❤❤❤😎
I’m from MASEFAU VILLAGE small island but it’s beautiful njoy
You guys should link up with @Jamilytv
Not the dogs. 😂❤❤❤Love the honesty.
25 mph! I'd get an old golf cart and make it street legal. It would be ideal. A solar carport would reduce operating costs...and you could use its batteries for power during emergencies.
I'd be fine with the food. Same with the lack of touristy stuff. I would want to see the place as-is, not all touristed out.
To me, it sounds a lot like Florida in the '70s ..
I suspect if you try to get along and be polite, you would do fine . If you just admit you don't know anything about the culture, people will work with you, and it would be a fun learning experience.
Exactly! Lots of people say American Samoa is like Hawaii 20-30 years ago, probably similar to Florida. We’ve discussed the idea of a golf cart or ATV, plenty of people have them here and they do seem perfect.