WHY WE'VE STAYED IN AMERICAN SAMOA | WHY WE MOVED TO AMERICAN SAMOA, Part 2
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- čas přidán 27. 06. 2024
- When we moved to American Samoa back in 2017, we were excited for our new island adventure, but we had no idea just how deeply we would fall in love with our new home of American Samoa.
What started as a two-year commitment, extended by one more year, and then another, and now we're not sure we can ever truly call anywhere else home.
See what we first fell in love with and then what nourished our growing roots that will forever hold us tied to this beautiful, wonderful tropical paradise.
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00:00- Intro
1:31- Follow-Up
2:36- Only Two Years
3:42- First Love
5:13- Deeper Roots
5:42- Friends Become Family
8:55- Professional Connections
12:04- Inexpensive Living
14:46- Health Care System
17:23- Safety
20:40- The Special Something
23:33- Tofa Soifua
Thank you for loving American Samoa like we do. Home is where the heart is. ❤
Your husband is Samoan at heart for sure. So inspiring to live that beautiful life. I love that - live it 🙌🏽🙌🏽🙌🏽
You folks are more Samoan than you know. It's been amazing watching you and your family flourish and integrate into the culture. Keep up the great work and thank you for sharing your journey with us.
Agree... Amsam family is family❤️🙏🙏
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Thats right you more samoan then you know!! Samoans in the states take for granted who they are nd what they have in samoa. Stuggling to pay rent or buy property you will never own But have your family land in samoa krazy. Enjoy Samoa and make it yours
I can honestly feel the true love you guys have for your new found island home… like Nate said.. it’s home!! Tai lava for sharing this beautiful content.
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👌❤️🙏Amene to that..
Thank you for sharing your love for American Samoa. Will always be my Paradise in my heart.💛💛💛
This video will change not only your life but for alot of people that's been away for years like me and family can't wait to come back God made you guys to be Angeles to serve for us to be wanted back home love you guys God bless you all from magna Utah.
Thank you 🙏💗
I love how you guys love living in American Samoa n your reasons for it. Years ago I had to share(or more like convince them) the beauty of our island to my teenage nieces n nephew who had already made up their minds they’ll never go to Samoa even to visit because of the heat, the bugs, the food, etc. They eventually went home for a funeral n came back changed young people. They loved it! Your videos will help our young people see our home for what it truly is. A huge FAAFETAI LAVA to your family for sharing everything about our home! Love u guys!
Oh, I love to hear that! I’m so glad they made it here and we’re able to appreciate it ❤️ We can’t help but tell everyone how much we love it here 😄
Ya ever get that feeling when you travel....can't wait to get home. Home is where the heart is? You made Samoa your home. You should travel. Go check out "western" Samoa. Knowing you always return to something beautiful is the best feeling.
Its just Samoa no need to add western
@@afakasisheppard8888 truth!
Yup western Samoa is only 30 min plane ride away? has alot to offer - I rented a van tour the whole island of Upolu for 1 day and later took the van on a barge to savaii spent two days there - best vacation !
Yes!! As soon as the borders open 🤞
I’m so sad that I’m not coming to Samoa anymore 😔Cause they are not letting anybody in Samoa! But as it opens I’m coming to Samoa 😍Is so good to see your videos 🥰❤️
Hopefully soon 🤞🤞
Looks like you've really thought it out thus far...travel is still optional. From what I see, you're already "aiga" with the community. We hope nothing but the best for you during your stay.
I’m really glad your family feels the same feelings I have about living in Samoa.Though, one advice I would give is that safety is very important.
Congratulations guys, as a fellow Polynesian born in Niue, raised in NZ and now living in Brizzy Australia..I feel it.
Sounds like an exciting life! Thanks e lived Brizzy when we visited a few years ago and we’re hoping to check out NZ in the near future. Maybe Niue too 🤞
'This is home' - I love how you guys made American Samoa home. I can't wait to go out and find mine ❤️
Best of luck in your search for your home ❤️❤️
I miss HOME 🥰 thank you guys for loving AS ❤️ I am enjoying Idaho just like how you guys are enjoying my home 💓 stay bless out there
We’re glad you’re enjoying Idaho. Summers there are our favorite 😊
You guys are very appreciated for sharing your experience. Y’all rock.. Malo lava AmSamFam
I'm glad I found You folks again I know how difficult it is to live the U.S. mainland to live in an Island where you hear roosters as a time clock if there are any where you folks are,,Lol,, and sound of silence or wind, the wind blowing to and fro among the trees, thats where my family roots are. As soon as the A.S.G allow flights to AS Samoa I will come see my families there again GOD Bless your Family..
Amazing video. Life goes on so don't worry if you cant get video's up. Everyone would be patient as you guys have a lot going on. Take care.
Everything you guys say about American Samoa is "real and true to the heart to me". I was born and raised there. I left when I joined the army. I really missed my homeland. I am preparing my move back home asap. I hope my people who are "living the island" can listen to your videos and learn from it what they are missing! I know every situation are different for reason of living. But what I can tell them after 3 decades here in the states is "there is no place like home". Also if I knew the "difference between the lifestyles in the states and american samoa...espeicially financially?" I would stay back home and find work and live life the way you guys are enjoying doing now. Thank you for the video. It really is interesting for me to "look at it the way you guys do". I see what I have been taking for granted back in the days.
My dad got a job in American Samoa in 1967. We loved it.
My dad worked as an instruction supervisor at Samoana High School as an instruction supervisor. He was responsible for giving feedback to the television instruction teachers as to how well their lesson were coming across to the Samoan students.
First we lived in Tafina (48) and then moved into QTR.20 E which is now the court next to the original court house on the other side of the stream.
We loved it there!😎
Always feel pride when people get to experience the deep love of Samoa. Thank you for sharing your story, thank you for sharing our island home with the world, and thank you for being open to living island life in its most authentic form of 'ALOFA' for all. God bless you all abundantly. Soifua
I really love the fact that everything that you’ve said about our home is nothing but facts...and it’s giving me a flashback of it, I miss home so much I can’t wait to come back
Good on you guys thats the place for you to live that's your blessing from heaven. Stay safe and enjoy love n happy life.
You guys are the most special people to visit our Island , Because you will spread out the story to outside world to people that have not seen or heard about the Island of American Samoa and I believe they will someday visit our Island in the future in a large numbers , That is why people like you and family are welcome to our Island any time cause you are our Special guess , I also believe that someone on our Island will offer you guys a piece of land to own to built your house and raised your family here in American Samoa , And everyone on Island will be your family forever , Take care you guys and hope to meet you guys someday .
Love how you guys have embraced life over there!
The only thing I'm scared of when walking around in Tutuila are the dogs lol.
Secret Take a piece of bread with u and give it to those stray dogs and they will never attack u next time your walking that path
Nice!
I grew up there and you guys are so true about everything. I miss my home .
I really feel in awe of you guys and the love your family has for your experiences in American Samoa....amazing!!..it is the simple things that matter....God Bless...all the best in whatever you chose to do....
Awesome masefau that’s where I’m from njoy guys.
Born and Reared in Laulii, Am. Samoa. Its awesome to hear such lovely, positive testimony about our tiny island. And here I am struggling to live in the U.S., lol. Someday I'll hopefully return and be happy like you all are...👍👍👍👌👌👌🥰❤
Thank you for your openness and continued blessings for you and your family
I love all the footage of home you continue to share with everyone.. especially those of us that have been away for a bit. Malō Faafetai Lava.
May your journey be continuously blessed with much Alofa Amsamfam.
My fondest memories are from living there in the late 50s. Only place to go to the movies was the Goat Island Club. Had to boil drinking water and for 2 years only Carnation Instant Milk. Miss the great fishing. Thank you all for bringing it back home for me. The people are the best. Dad left our 50s red convertible Willys Jeepster there.
So cool!! Wish we could have seen it back then.
Malo lava. Ia manuia lava outou.
Even in Canada Healthcare next to free is worth the 3 hour wait in emerg.... its next to free!
What's up AM SAM FAM!! Excited to see another video, I've been checking my notifications every day like crazy lmao. Glad to see you guys are doing great, definitely looking forward to virtually hike that Matafao trail with y'all lol. The fact that you guys are finding endless ways of loving and appreciating my beautiful home island makes me proud. You guys are Samoan by heart ;)
We’re hoping to hit Matafao soon 🤞🤞
These videos give off a really friendly vibe
I’m so happy my AmSam ĀIGA. More more n more. You guys have been to places I never would dream of. N a lot are taking them trails ya show…you are basically our AmSam
You have taken me to places on this island that I have only heard of but never seen them with my own eyes.
Everytime I see you guys around the island I'm always calling out "Hey AmSam Fam" 👋I don't see ya'll as outsiders, just neighbors on the island...
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Hello AmSamFam ! ! ! ! Are you guys still on American Samoa right now? Blessed to hear your view of home ...
You guys doing a good job… God Bless!!
Malo lava and Talofa. As always enjoy the stories and videos you have to tell. I like how you mentioned building resilience in your kids.
Watching from Australia love your positive attitudes God bless your family
I’ve been away for 12 years and watching your videos over the years have really made me rethink my decision to life in the US. Planning to return 2023. I’m from Pago village and looking forward to seeing you guys there.
Love my Amsam fam❤️👌🤙Love u guys🤙🤙... Thank you so much for sharing. We are blessed to have you on island. Faafetai lava..God bless you guys...
Gods will is for u guys to be there it seems... enjoy it!!!
Very good video. Everything you commented on is right on point. I've experienced the same. I'm somewhat reliving some of my past watching your videos. And you're right about friends. You can always make new friends everywhere you go and friends come and go. You're medical care there on island sounds like the VA. But like you say, sufficient health care for you and family, good enough. And you all seem young and healthy. Saipan had no snakes but Guam had the brown tree snake, non venomous. You got bullsharks in the harbor? Yikes. You guys are doing great. Stay cool and keep the videos coming. I love them all.
Awwww they love you more♥️♥️♥️let the kids speak the language😀
You guys are part of us now...
Help me move there !!!!!!!!!!
Glad you guys found the place that feels like home. That is important. However, we have found all the things you talk about right here. All those things are in so many places. The real thing is, like I said, finding where your heart feels at home.
Be there soon!! I'm sure we'll meet at some point! Best of luck to you guys! ❤️
Yay!!
Thank you for your videos it’s beautiful to witness from the mainland. Alofa Atu
You guys very humble. I really enjoy watching you and vey informative.
Wow!
I am so proud of you guys and your children. Your story of moving to American Samoa is so encouraging. I'm from Fagasā and I am planning to move back home. There's no place like home. God bless you and your children!
Your family is truly Samoan at heart ❤️🌈❤️
ALOHA AMSAM FAM always appreciate y'all, keep on keeping on🤙🏽🤙🏽
Love the vids🥰. Keep ‘em coming❤️.
Love the channel guys🤙
Nice video guys, I can totally understand why you've fallen in love with American Samoa, a simple but awesome life in what looks like paradise.
Thank you AmSamFam, for sharing all that you do. We're able to live vicariously through your journey. I'm sure that American Samoa appreciates your contribution through your journey and professional abilities. No worries about how often you post your vids, we know that they'll be great. Alofaaga mo oulua ma le fanau.
Thank you so much for this info.
Great video 👍🏽
Love your videos!
Good 2 see yu guys are back doing videos again.. love yu guys boat.. stay 🙌 n enjoy my beautiful tutuila.alofa atu💯❤🙏
Amen Brotha!!!! 13:36 "keep up with the Jones" mentality can be a stressful lifestyle.........
OUTSTANDING FAMILY!
Awesome video fam. Can’t wait to come back.
I’ll continue watching tomorrow
Y'all the best Promising the island👍♥️keep up the good job Faafetai Tofa Soifua
Awesome video and story....you guys rock Nate.
Such a great video, great work, God Bless
Malo family! Alofa aku to you both and your beautiful families!
New subbie here!! Thank you for this awesome video. Missing home a lot!! 🥺❤
I really enjoyed your account and admire your connection with American Samoa. Loving your videos. Keep them coming.
Honestly I think you guys should be hired to run the Tourism office.
Thank you for the video! New subbie yaaaaaa!
Thankyou for your great videos. It's an honor for you to share your experience of Samoa with the world. It's been so long since I've been back home. I like watching your videos and catching up with our Island life. Samoa is rich in Culture, Religion and Family Bond.
I’m so glad you guys are staying for good. Love the videos. ❤️❤️
Awesome guys love your family 👪❤GB.
Glad you found such a great home.. great Genius Loci!
Wow! This got me in the feels you know something I'm glad you decided to make this place your home such a great story you shared you guys are awesome!
Love your videos and how informative you guys are about the island life there in American Samoa.
So happy to watch all your videos and see how Samoa is so updated from the last time I was there in the early 90s.
Alofa aku.
Love your positive expression and attitude about home. Fa’afetai.
Thank you guys for sharing your videos. This video was refreshing. I appreciate Nate’s take the two-year end date and how the island just spoke to him. Also, I like the life long friends you guys have. I hope to visit one day.
Awesome video and follow up you guys, that sounds like ‘simple living American Samoa’ looking forward to your next video y’all stay safe out there 😊🌞
I haven't been keeping up with ya'll or CZcams in general (due to work) but you guys are awesome!! Always consistent producing quality content and providing information for the world to get a better understanding of what living in American Samoa is like.
I'm Samoan/Irish but I have no knowledge of what life in Samoa is about and you guys are literally keeping me in the loop. And I'm sure others in my shoe feels the same way.
Keep up the GREAT work!
Much alofa/aloha from Hawaii🤙
Thank you for sharing..! 💕💕🇺🇸
Maybe my favorite AmSamFam video yet! So homesick now. I might come live there again when I retire next year. You've reminded me so clearly why I love Samoa so much.
I truly love you guys awesome job and thank you for loving Samoa GB and be safe ❤
God bless your family 😍
New sub 🙌🏽🙌🏽🙌🏽🙌🏽
Thank you for Loving our beautiful American Samoa! But please still keep safety on the kids!! Can't wait for the next videos!
Just seen you guys page. I swear you both looks like afakasi that I know. In any case, I'm enjoying watching you guys clips and I wish nothing but the best for you guys and the kids. Best of luck to you guys and the family!
Walking on the road, and your friends wave at or calling your name.. I missed that. I miss the islands. Thanks for appreciating the island.
Love you guys video
Please continue to make more videos🙏🙏🙏
We’ve got more coming 🤙
You,'re smart for staying. You have made friends, there are lots of places to explore, and the place is simply beautiful!
We finally left in '71 and having seen the island on your site and other people's You Tube, so much has changed. I'm surprised at how different the places I walked passed going to and from Fia Illoa have changed! I purchased your book and I'm glad I did. It's a great great book!
Oh! Don't be surprised if your boat rocks as the wake of a large ship wakes you up at night. Happened to myself and a friend who's dad sailed in and so his dad registered him in school. I spent the night on his dad's sail boat. The Samoa Maru, (Chinese frieghter), just pulled off , and the wake really rocked that boat!
You have a great site. I noticed the large amount of boats down by your's. It wasn't that crowded before.
The dock wasn't that long. There were beautiful houses along the way! I can't help feeling that the containers have ruined things, but life is about change.
I really appreciate your book and videos🤓. Keep up the great work and thank you for sharing!
I love this Family❤❤❤
This is actually my first time watching you guys videos and its pretty amazing . It helps a lot too !! I'm so happy for you guys though please continue to do whats best for you guys . Your kids are very lucky to have you guys as their parents. MORE VIDEOS !! you guys should visit Manu'a .
I love your videos and thank you so much for loving our beautiful island of American Samoa! Someday I’ll be back to visit. I left American Samoa in 1994 came to Cincinnati Ohio, this is where I live now and I hope someday I can be back to visit my brother is there now.