Im a palangi, I stayed there for 6 months in the same complex.. Maui and Chris who took care of the land would have to be the most generous, most down to earth, honest and reliable people I ever met in Tonga. I never had anything stolen, or felt like people were using me and all the neighbours were cool. They didnt have much but they had OFA (love) and always looked out for me, shared everything they had and put me up on game and let me know if I was doing things wrong.
I would chose that complex over dateline or any other nice house in Tonga any day cos it felt like a home, a community, a family. I think every Tongan should be proud of the kind people of Pahu who took these backpackers in. I knw Maui would never turn down any person who needed somewhere to stay and he always had room at the Inn, even if he had to sweep out the storage shed now and then haha. A great hardworking man and a true asset to the Kingdom of Tonga May God bless you Maui. OFA ATU TOKO
ahahahahaaa awwww miss my holiday memories in Tonga!! What an experience you guys must have had as foreigners.. hopefully i'll get back to town by next year. Thanks for the vid and ofa atu.
Im tongan and I grew up in vava'u, tonga and im proud of it! Lol but I would say that tonga isnt very advanced like the rest of the world but I wouldnt wanna change anything about it. I love our culture and our way of life.LOL
OMG when was this video? i used to stay in one of those houses like 1999 its was already rebuild and nice ...lol better than what i jst saw on you video.... what a change to tonga now.. hope you went back there now, a big changing now lol
Wosers! Must be just Pahu area man LOL next time stop in Vaini for a drink, i would've rented out a hotel for my mates too - for air con. It's too hot over there.
Adam be grateful for all life's experiences. I think it looks like a simple life. I am thinking of moving there for a good. I am so sick of all the superficial BS here is California. Yes I grew up here in South Orange County but never been happy with all the unhappy fake ,plastic people that I see everyday.they have money and items and still they are miserable.As long as the people were nice and caring that is all that really matters...did they look happy for the most part?
from what I hear the people are unusual in that they still are friendly, very family oriented, with a sense of pride in their traditions, are not lost in mass mindcontrol consumerism, and not born to expect govt handouts and spoonfed like so many western countries. The U.S. is losing its middle class, individiual freedoms and being taxed to poverty by the shadow government of the central bank oligarchy - watch Alex Jones for more on U.S. situation which you won't find in corporate media.
@navutokaboy Thanks mate, I only stayed in that place for about 6 weeks, we got a bit better place after, but it was about the experience, like you said, I did get to see lot's of other places, islands, did some diving in Vava'u and the sea caves which was incredible, been everywhere on Tongatapu, went to Pangaimotu, and all kinds of other stuff, was a good experience for the most part!
The dog is so cute ! And btw yes the house was not perfect but these people are lucky to have a house with an indoor bathroom or or a house at all, directed to some of those that commented. Yea they could have had a better place to stay in but no they probably chose not to and see how Tongans live life. We don't know their reason but I'm happy someone actually showed us the part of Tongan life where it's not perfect in our eyes.
i used to buy smokes and bottles from that chinese store and then go hunting for hunnies...lol good memories...btw ugh no that wasn't one the their first roads being built and those coral stones are not from the sea its from a quarry.
yes i agree to what you say here!!! im a pure and full raised up in Tonga now residing in China; and as i can say to this foreigner im happy that you went to Tonga but the family that you stayed with were just one of those lazy and unhygienic people next time you come Tonga you come stay at my place ill show you a true life in Tonga!!!!!
@aligerous Cheers mate. I was living in NZ, and had a mate that moved over there, so though I'd go check it out and stay for a while, see what it was like, was there for almost 4 months, but haven't been there in about 6 months, I live in Europe now.
@kaimabu Cheers mate, wasn't the hook up, just stayed there to start, wanted to live hard, did move into a better place after a few weeks, I was def joking about the 5* accomm. I did go to Vava'u, did some sea cave diving which was great and is much prettier than Tongatapu for sure!I didn't get to Eau but did make it to Pangaimotu as well. Also rode the Tongan ferry (yep, the red one) and stopped in Haapi, been round the main island to every spot, blow holes, Anahulu caves, all beaches, bars,etc
I did go to Vava'u, went cave diving and stayed in Neiafu, it was lovely and the diving was fantastic! I also took the long ferry ride from Nuku, which was def an experience!
at least they don't need to worry about were to live or paying the mortgage. that is not how we all tongan live every house are diffident like every person are diffident. i agree with kaimabu you had a bad hook-ups & they are not struggling for food if they want food they will go and grow food or fish, the majority of tongan are farmers and fisherman.
I think people there are content, it's difficult to say tho, some are very happy, some not so much, it's a difficult way of life there, they live with very little and most struggle for food and money so happiness is hard to achieve in that sense, but they certainly don't have the superficial problems you mentioned that we have experienced in our lives, it's a simpler,slower way of life, and was a great experience, I wouldn't want to settle there permanently tho.........
I don't find anything wrong with the video. Some people are more worried about the image of Tonga rather than just letting people show their real life experiences of Tonga. Lack of fully functional plumbing is nothing new in some places so why feel offended by this video? I hope this guy got to know Tonga for it's people though and the more important parts to Tongan life and culture....thanks for the video mate.
@adamkenny1984 i agree with others who hav commented but you had bad hook-ups if you say that was your 5star hotel joking rite? next time if there is a next time to tonga go to VAVA'U or EUA they will definitely show you 5star hotel and hospitality!! yes some people may live like how you showed but i guess that's how it is since it's still a monarchy country, it is not yet run by goverment "democracy?" as you say however if you do i can surely hook you up with connection malo.
Tevita Aulika He's just Joking.. I know Adam kenny very well.. really nice guy. He's just new to the life out there cos he's from a rich family from Canada.. bottom line he's a Nice guy..✌️🤠🇹🇴
Hahahahahaha that’s my neighbors house, I can see my house 😂😂😂 you should come to my house next door so I can take you out and offer you something better to stay and enjoy your visit..... I love my neighbors but that’s the worst choice you make...... NEXT TIME 👍👍😊😊😊😊
i kn0e dat place..its an apartment in pahu...i live near to this place..ngeleia..well pahu n geleia are neighbours....i came while they making the new roads...luv da city...n can u find an0ther apartment lyk alibaba that u can film it...??hahahha dis place n0t even c0unt...LOL
things have come along way! but this is by far the worst turn out! there are some parts that are nice and more nicer where you stayed. it all depends ho w clean people are. so with this they just dont know how to keep things clean. this must have been a bad part of Nukualofa. Cause the last time i was there in 97 it looked way better then that.. but its always a great experience. hope you liked it!
shet least you guys got indoor shower and toilet. when I went with my dad had to use the outside one (this was back in the 90s lol) in the dark ass night LOL. But damn think i rather go use the bathroom in the bush than that toilet AHAHAHA damn thats crazy.
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Im a palangi, I stayed there for 6 months in the same complex.. Maui and Chris who took care of the land would have to be the most generous, most down to earth, honest and reliable people I ever met in Tonga. I never had anything stolen, or felt like people were using me and all the neighbours were cool. They didnt have much but they had OFA (love) and always looked out for me, shared everything they had and put me up on game and let me know if I was doing things wrong.
Bro You seen the real Tonga, Most Expat Tongans never even got to live that life. You lived It, What a time to be alive. Ofa atu Keni :)
I would chose that complex over dateline or any other nice house in Tonga any day cos it felt like a home, a community, a family. I think every Tongan should be proud of the kind people of Pahu who took these backpackers in. I knw Maui would never turn down any person who needed somewhere to stay and he always had room at the Inn, even if he had to sweep out the storage shed now and then haha. A great hardworking man and a true asset to the Kingdom of Tonga May God bless you Maui. OFA ATU TOKO
Lahv da video Adam...thnx for sharing ...
ahahahahaaa awwww miss my holiday memories in Tonga!! What an experience you guys must have had as foreigners.. hopefully i'll get back to town by next year. Thanks for the vid and ofa atu.
Im tongan and I grew up in vava'u, tonga and im proud of it! Lol but I would say that tonga isnt very advanced like the rest of the world but I wouldnt wanna change anything about it. I love our culture and our way of life.LOL
Me to I didn't live in Tonga but I'm Tongan. And my family lives in lofaga and folaha. And I would say it's not advance but it got better tho.
OMG when was this video? i used to stay in one of those houses like 1999 its was already rebuild and nice ...lol better than what i jst saw on you video.... what a change to tonga now.. hope you went back there now, a big changing now lol
Wosers! Must be just Pahu area man LOL next time stop in Vaini for a drink, i would've rented out a hotel for my mates too - for air con. It's too hot over there.
thanks for the video Adam. It is what it is. My Home.
Though life is tough but we're tougher.
Adam be grateful for all life's experiences. I think it looks like a simple life. I am thinking of moving there for a good. I am so sick of all the superficial BS here is California. Yes I grew up here in South Orange County but never been happy with all the unhappy fake ,plastic people that I see everyday.they have money and items and still they are miserable.As long as the people were nice and caring that is all that really matters...did they look happy for the most part?
Love it.
from what I hear the people are unusual in that they still are friendly, very family oriented, with a sense of pride in their traditions, are not lost in mass mindcontrol consumerism, and not born to expect govt handouts and spoonfed like so many western countries. The U.S. is losing its middle class, individiual freedoms and being taxed to poverty by the shadow government of the central bank oligarchy - watch Alex Jones for more on U.S. situation which you won't find in corporate media.
Still more beautiful than any city I've ever been to
Welcome to Tonga bro. The bathroom could be a little cleaner but our life is slow and lots of freedom and good food.
@navutokaboy Thanks mate, I only stayed in that place for about 6 weeks, we got a bit better place after, but it was about the experience, like you said, I did get to see lot's of other places, islands, did some diving in Vava'u and the sea caves which was incredible, been everywhere on Tongatapu, went to Pangaimotu, and all kinds of other stuff, was a good experience for the most part!
That really goes to show in Tonga some times its who you know, not what you know.
juss came back last month... wow looks da same but alot better now
The dog is so cute ! And btw yes the house was not perfect but these people are lucky to have a house with an indoor bathroom or or a house at all, directed to some of those that commented. Yea they could have had a better place to stay in but no they probably chose not to and see how Tongans live life. We don't know their reason but I'm happy someone actually showed us the part of Tongan life where it's not perfect in our eyes.
i used to buy smokes and bottles from that chinese store and then go hunting for hunnies...lol good memories...btw ugh no that wasn't one the their first roads being built and those coral stones are not from the sea its from a quarry.
yes i agree to what you say here!!! im a pure and full raised up in Tonga now residing in China; and as i can say to this foreigner im happy that you went to Tonga but the family that you stayed with were just one of those lazy and unhygienic people next time you come Tonga you come stay at my place ill show you a true life in Tonga!!!!!
@aligerous Cheers mate. I was living in NZ, and had a mate that moved over there, so though I'd go check it out and stay for a while, see what it was like, was there for almost 4 months, but haven't been there in about 6 months, I live in Europe now.
@kaimabu Cheers mate, wasn't the hook up, just stayed there to start, wanted to live hard, did move into a better place after a few weeks, I was def joking about the 5* accomm. I did go to Vava'u, did some sea cave diving which was great and is much prettier than Tongatapu for sure!I didn't get to Eau but did make it to Pangaimotu as well. Also rode the Tongan ferry (yep, the red one) and stopped in Haapi, been round the main island to every spot, blow holes, Anahulu caves, all beaches, bars,etc
There's great energy in that bathroom. Specifically at the sink... #Hashtag
I did go to Vava'u, went cave diving and stayed in Neiafu, it was lovely and the diving was fantastic! I also took the long ferry ride from Nuku, which was def an experience!
Its cool! That the one..... :)
at least they don't need to worry about were to live or paying the mortgage. that is not how we all tongan live every house are diffident like every person are diffident. i agree with kaimabu you had a bad hook-ups & they are not struggling for food if they want food they will go and grow food or fish, the majority of tongan are farmers and fisherman.
Kolofo'ou haha :)
I think people there are content, it's difficult to say tho, some are very happy, some not so much, it's a difficult way of life there, they live with very little and most struggle for food and money so happiness is hard to achieve in that sense, but they certainly don't have the superficial problems you mentioned that we have experienced in our lives, it's a simpler,slower way of life, and was a great experience, I wouldn't want to settle there permanently tho.........
Tonga, Việt Nam helo
PAHUUUU!!!!
Thank you for your reply:)
I'm 1/4 tongan but never been looks like a beautiful island
about late March or early April 2011 I believe
next time dude come visit and live in LIAHONA....
Omg!!!
I don't find anything wrong with the video. Some people are more worried about the image of Tonga rather than just letting people show their real life experiences of Tonga. Lack of fully functional plumbing is nothing new in some places so why feel offended by this video? I hope this guy got to know Tonga for it's people though and the more important parts to Tongan life and culture....thanks for the video mate.
Tevita Fehoko
Well said bro!!🤠
its me joe lol
@adamkenny1984 i agree with others who hav commented but you had bad hook-ups if you say that was your 5star hotel joking rite? next time if there is a next time to tonga go to VAVA'U or EUA they will definitely show you 5star hotel and hospitality!! yes some people may live like how you showed but i guess that's how it is since it's still a monarchy country, it is not yet run by goverment "democracy?" as you say however if you do i can surely hook you up with connection malo.
Tevita Aulika
He's just Joking.. I know Adam kenny very well.. really nice guy. He's just new to the life out there cos he's from a rich family from Canada.. bottom line he's a Nice guy..✌️🤠🇹🇴
Hahahahahaha that’s my neighbors house, I can see my house 😂😂😂 you should come to my house next door so I can take you out and offer you something better to stay and enjoy your visit..... I love my neighbors but that’s the worst choice you make...... NEXT TIME 👍👍😊😊😊😊
OMGOSH da toilet is crying out fo help!!..dump a bottle of clorox on dat n ur good!..lol...but it looks beautiful outside!! Thanks fo the post.
i kn0e dat place..its an apartment in pahu...i live near to this place..ngeleia..well pahu n geleia are neighbours....i came while they making the new roads...luv da city...n can u find an0ther apartment lyk alibaba that u can film it...??hahahha dis place n0t even c0unt...LOL
things have come along way! but this is by far the worst turn out! there are some parts that are nice and more nicer where you stayed. it all depends ho w clean people are. so with this they just dont know how to keep things clean. this must have been a bad part of Nukualofa. Cause the last time i was there in 97 it looked way better then that.. but its always a great experience. hope you liked it!
I wonder if the dogs still alive in 2022
and i am TONGAN
Koe malie tamasi '
Life is a struggle Tonga is like africa.. But my house in tonga is nicer lol
lol hahahhaha yu guys really went out there to tonga bro wit liam ?? lol hahahaha hw wus it out there??
shet least you guys got indoor shower and toilet. when I went with my dad had to use the outside one (this was back in the 90s lol) in the dark ass night LOL. But damn think i rather go use the bathroom in the bush than that toilet AHAHAHA damn thats crazy.
Lol my cuzzin married liam