TOP 10 REASONS WHY YOU WILL LOVE OR HATE AMERICAN SAMOA 

You guys are doing such a great job of promoting Samoa with your honesty and enthusiasm. I love how you’ve embraced the culture.

The problem with Geckos in your house is they're always trying to sell you insurance..

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.

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

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.

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 🌞⛱

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.

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’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)

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 🤣

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.

"The mosquito is the national bird here" Lol !!! Very true !!! 🤣 . You guys are amazing !!! Keep the awesome videos coming !!! Love it !!!

I went on google earth to look around on different parts of planet earth and I found this American Samoa and went to RU-vid 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 🌺

That’s why I escaped from Samoa........humidity 😂 jks

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 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'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.

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 :-)

Talofa guys, nice to see you guys again lol,hopefully everythi ng is alright over there,

You guys make me love home a little bit more ❤ lovely family! Much alofa to you guys 💕

Very informative, thank you! Now we really can't wait to visit some day! Y'all ROCK and much love!

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 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.

I'm still waiting for that Mukbang!... But I love your videos

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.

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.

Please try to go back to Ofu Manu’a...love the videos

What is the cost of living in American Samoa?

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.

Hubby and I love watching your videos btw. I love how much you advertise for all of the options we have here. ❤

Very nice and informative video. Loved #2. Lack of tourism infra = Authenticity!

Thanks so much guys. Will start finding my way home. I need to see my family.

Love this fam👌🏾❤. Would love to visit Am. Samoa one day.

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.

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!!

I left Am. Samoa because of #10(humidity) and #5(speed limits) lol.jk. love the video!😊👍

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🇦🇸

Love your videos. Samoa will always be in our hearts. Can't wait for more segments. 🤙🤙

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.

God bless your family!

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

You guys are the Best! ❤️❤️❤️👏🏽👏🏽👏🏽

Loved the vid!!! Keep em coming!!!!

Love your take on the beautiful islands of American Samoa! Keep up the great work!

you guys are samoing breed!!! hahahaha.....love you guys & God bless.

Another awesome video!🤙❤️🙏You guys are just great! Thank you sooo much for these awesome videos❤️🙏

Thank you so much AmSamFam for promoting OUR ISLAND.

Another Great Vid fam. Keep em coming

Agree with the other comments. You guys are beautiful. Great minds and attitudes.

Thanks for this video🤙🏽

Well done!

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.

You guys seem like pretty Kool Folks. Thx a Ton for the Post.

I love the video. You guys should do one from the other Samoa (west). God bless ."manuia le aso.

Really enjoyed the video n agreed to most of your poll!!

Happy Holidays fam❤️❤️ you guys stay safe and keep doing what you’re doing. Alofa tele

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!

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?

You guys are bomb.com and have samoan hearts in my book. Y'all are reverse looking Samoans......awesomeness vids

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.

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!!

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

Awesome video guys,much alofas guys,and God bless ❤❤❤😎

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!

Give me continuous Summer sunshine all year definitely !!

Love watching your content I have never been to American Samoa but it’s definitely on my bucket list for things to do when Borders are open 😌🙏🏽

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.

Fa'afetai tele lava. You are awesome awesome.

Talofa, family.. wifey is a southern bell from South Carolina and we just discussed retiring to tutuila. Thank you for your RU-vid, 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 RU-vid as honest as you've been doing. Great information for folks that are curious.

Oh nice 👍

Great courage and love of what's new in the world. Love your vids.🙏❤

🌺🌺🌺👍👍👍🤎🤎🤎 YESSSSSSS, ISLAND 🏝️ LIFE!!! LOVE YA GUY'S BLESSES!!!

I love all your videos and each one makes me appreciate and miss home more. We can’t wait to move back soon 🌴 Thank you Am Sam Fam for the cool videos!!!! Faafetai lava!

Your family is becoming a real local caring family enjoying what nature is offering Blessings

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!

You guys are so positive about living on the Island. Having a job and money can make things a bit easy. It is a simple life and there's no one to impress it's more like a vacation all year round.

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.

Lol you had me at " The National Bird for Samoa is the mosquito" that's Facts right there. Keep up the great vids.🤙🤙

Dear Nate and Melinda. I've finally, methodically, watched all your posted videos. If you could now do me this big favor...please start drawing up adoption papers. I'd be most grateful. Your very old son, Robin

Love ur list some people r made for it and some r not and some people love to visit like I do but not to live I'm so use to the life I have now in the states but I love my people so much alofas to u guys hey send the next live chat lol love ur videos and keep them coming much alofas from Park City Utah

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. :-)

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.

Talofa aiga What an amazing and awesome video. Thank you guys for all your great tips. I would love to visit American Samoa one day. Alofa tele atu 🇦🇸🇺🇸🇼🇸❤️

Looking at snow right now and love it.

LIKE LIKE LIKE LIKE YOU GUYS ARE SO AWESOME! GOD BLESS. XO

You know we do 30 to 40 mph on the East side.lol

Thanks for sharing I would love to meet you both and family the next time I visit

Not the dogs. 😂❤❤❤Love the honesty.

Good job picking up trash! Wish more people would do that!

God bless you guys thank you for your job of sharing everything of my home country ❤️😭🇦🇸🇼🇸

Fa’afetai for the great work you’re doing for our islands. Keep up the good work.

You guys critique our island in such a good way.

Wow I just watched my first amsamfam video and this is so fun and a beautiful life you have made. I saw my cousin Annie share this on fb and wanted to see for myself what her son and family have been up to.

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.

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.