FAGATOGO MARKET | FAGATOGO FISH MARKET | Shopping Local, Fresh, and Sustainable in American Samoa
Wondering where to go for fresh and local food while in AMERICAN SAMOA?
This week we're taking you with us to check out the FAGATOGO MARKET.
We ended up going three times while making this video, to show you the experiences of going on different days and at different times.
Saturday morning is actually rather quiet, which surprised us. The first Friday of every month is usually very busy, with food venders and entertainment, but ever since the COVID-19 restrictions, it's been a quieter affair, but still with some delicious food venders. It turns out that Friday mornings are the time to come if you're looking for fresh produce and sea food, with the Fagatogo Fish Market open only on Friday mornings.
Let us know if you've been to the MARKET and what your experience was like.
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GROCERY SHOPPING 2021 | COST OF LIVING IN AMERICAN SAMOA | Living Expenses on a Tropical Island
A lot has changed during this past year, including the COST OF LIVING IN AMERICAN SAMOA. We're here today to show you how much you can expect to spend when grocery shopping on Tutuila.
Last time we made a Grocery Shopping Cost of Living video, we focused solely on grocery stores, but this time we decided we'd better include one of the many roadside produce stands, where they sell locally grown fruits and vegetables.
Let us know where you do your grocery shopping in American Samoa or which place you'd like to try. Thanks again for watching! Tofa Soifua!
00:00- Intro
01:03- Patreon & Travel Guide
01:51- Cost U Less
06:40- KS Mart
09:46- Produce Stand
12:25- Matai Mart
15:26- Tofa Soifua
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SHOPPING for CLOTHES | COST OF LIVING IN AMERICAN SAMOA
Wondering what it costs to live in AMERICAN SAMOA?
Another in our series of COST OF LIVING videos, we're bringing you around the island of Tutuila, to show you a variety of places to shop for clothes, as well as other basic needs. While this is not an exhaustive list of shopping locations, it's a realistic look at what you can find on-island and how much you can expect to spend.
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As always, thank you for watching. We wouldn't be here, making these videos, if it wasn't for you. We love reading your comments and we try our best to respond to them all.
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FINDING HOUSING IN AMERICAN SAMOA | Rent vs Buy | Cost of Living in American Samoa
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If American Samoa is on your radar at all and you've been wondering how much it would cost to live in this beautiful island paradise, this video will give you a place to start from when looking at what housing you could expect to find.
As there is no rental or real estate agency for this US territory, most houses and apartments are found either by word of mouth or through a local Facebook marketplace group, like American Samoa Stealz and Dealz.
Check out what type of house you can expect to find and how much you could expect to pay for housing in American Samoa.
Let us know if you have any other questions about life in American Samoa and what other videos you would lie to see us make.
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00:00- Intro
01:06- Rent vs Buy
06:06- Family Land in Aoloao
10:06- Facebook- American Samoa Stealz & Dealz
11:19- Government Housing at Freddie's Beach
18:00- Our Rental Experience
19:25- Rentals in Coconut Point
25:50- Skillshare Sponsorship
28:28- Tofa Soifua
TOP 10 THINGS to BUY in AMERICAN SAMOA | Samoan Food & Drinks, Island Wear, and Souvenirs
It can be hard to tell the difference between authentic items and the stuff that's displayed just for tourists. That's why we've put together our TOP 10 THINGS to BUY in AMERICAN SAMOA.
We've included some of the more traditional SAMOAN FOOD, DRINKS, and APPAREL. Plus, some modern twists on local traditions.
Whether you're moving to American Samoa or just coming for a visit, these 10 Things are are not to be missed.
We couldn't fit everything on this list, so we've already started a part 2 list. Tell us what things you think we should include.
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WHY WE MOVED TO AMERICAN SAMOA | AMSAMFAM LIVING ON A TINY ISLAND IN THE SOUTH PACIFIC
Why did you move to American Samoa?
That's a question that we get ALL THE TIME!
And while we don't mind answering it, we thought it was time to tell you in video form. From feeling stuck in the American Dream, through a couple of moves, a few trips, and lots of adventure planning, our family took a huge leap across the ocean and moved to a tiny island in the South Pacific.
Now, American Samoa is our home and we couldn't be happier!
Plus, join us this Saturday, April 17, at 10 am Pago Pago time for a YouTube LIVE announcement and Q&A.
TIME CONVERSION
Sydney/Brisbane, Australia: Sunday, April 18, 7 am
New Zealand: Sunday, April 18, 9 am
Apia, Samoa: Sunday, April 18, 10 am
Pago Pago, American Samoa: Saturday, April 17, 10 am
Hawaii, USA: Saturday, April 17, 11 am
West Coast, USA: Saturday, April 17, 2 pm
Mountain Time, USA: Saturday, April 17, 3 pm
Central Time, USA: Saturday, April 17, 4 pm
East Coast, USA: Saturday, April 17, 5 pm
Thank you again for coming along with us! Hope to see you LIVE, this Saturday (maybe Sunday for you).
Tofa Soifua!
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Tafaoga, Experience our Beautiful Samoa - Season 2 - Episode 1
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“Tafaoga, Experience our Beautiful Samoa” Season 2 is here with awesome adventures and a whole lot of fun and laughter.
This week Hughie and Young Sefa take to the water for some kayaking before trying something different at Lata Plantation.
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10 Things We WISH We Knew BEFORE Moving To AMERICAN SAMOA
Before moving here, we had some skewed ideas of what life would be like in the territory. Three years later, we're sharing the top 10 things that we WISH we knew BEFORE moving to AMERICAN SAMOA.
We're sharing everything from food to shopping to healthcare to traditions and so much more.
We always do our best to get the facts right, but if we got anything wrong, please let us know. We're ready to learn.
Let us know if we missed anything that you wished you had known before coming to AMERICAN SAMOA or, if you're still working on making it here, let us know what questions you still have.
Thanks again for watching and for all the love. You guys are the best!
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TRANSPORTATION in AMERICAN SAMOA | COST of LIVING | Aiga Buses, Taxis, Rentals, Buying, or Shipping
TRANSPORTATION in AMERICAN SAMOA is part two of our COST of LIVING series.
If you're looking at moving to American Samoa, chances are that you'll want to own a vehicle of your own, meaning either shipping one in or buying one locally.
For shipping:
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For buying used:
If you're simply coming for a short visit or looking for alternative ways to get around the island, your options are aiga buses, taxis, rental cars, or possibly biking, if you don't mind being chased by dogs.
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101 THINGS WE'RE THANKFUL FOR IN AMERICAN SAMOA IN 10 MINUTES OR LESS | THANKSGIVING 2021
You know we love this life we've built for ourselves in this beautiful paradise, but what specifically makes American Samoa the place we choose to stay year after year. Thanksgiving 2021, we're sharing 101 THINGS WE'RE GRATEFUL FOR IN AMERICAN SAMOA in 10 MINUTES OR LESS!
And one thing we're grateful for everyday of the year is the fresh, healthy, and convenient food from Tutuila Green. We try to keep our lives simple and Tutuila Green salads, wraps, sandwiches, and yogurt cups are quick and delicious and they give us the nutrition and energy our bodies need to keep going strong.
Tell us, in the comments below, what you're grateful for this year.
Tofa Soifua!
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00:00- Intro
00:30- Our Sponsor, Tutuila Green
02:42- 1-25 Things We're Grateful for
04:17- 26-50 Things We're Grateful for
05:49- 51-75 Things We're Grateful for
07:33- 76-101 Things We're Grateful for
09:22- Thank you to Our Sponsor, Tutuila Green
09:31- Bloopers
Tafaoga, Experience our Beautiful Samoa - Episode 7
Our journey takes us across to the Big Island of Savaii. Join our hosts as they take you on tour starting at the Salelologa Wharf, through to Salelologa Market, then on to the Vaito'omuli Star Mounds. Stopover in Vailoa, Palauli, where you'll learn the traditional art of making Saipo, or tapa. A quick stop at the Afu Aau Falls will have you refreshed and ready to continue on tour to the Mu Pagoa Falls before finishing off at the exhilarating Alofaaga Blowholes.
THE OLD PAGO PAGO TRAIL | NATIONAL PARK OF AMERICAN SAMOA | BLUESKY COMMUNICATIONS SPONSORSHIP
We found a new trail!!
Our friends at the National Park of American Samoa have been hard at work, maintaining the existing hiking trails and clearing new trails too.
Today we're showing you The Old Pago Pago Trail. We started at the same trailhead as the Mount Alava Trail, but instead of taking the path most taken, we opted instead for the narrow, steep, and challenging path that meets back up with the main Mount Alava Trail.
This alternate route is about 0.7 miles long (one-way) and includes ropes, natural root steps, and a beautifully visible star mound (tia seu lupe).
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00:00- Introduction
00:28- Driving to the Trailhead
01:16- What Is the Mount Alava Mystery Trail?
02:16- Our Hike Begins
04:02- What Is the Old Pago Pago Trail
06:41- We Found Wild Ginger Growing
07:51- Break Time
08:41- Thank You Bluesky Communications!
10:26- Star Mound (Tia Seu Lupe)
14:36- We Found the Main Mount Alava Trail
18:19- Tofa Soifua
We're Making Progress Fixing Our Used Sailboat? | SV Odyle Update | Rotten Wood, Slow Shipping,
Some days it feels like we're almost ready to move onto our 47-foot used sailboat, just to come across another problem. Then it feels like that day will never come.
While some of the problems we're facing are unexpected, they're rarely a surprise. We knew that buying a sailboat that's almost 50 years old would lead to LOTS of projects and that's exactly right. lol
The important thing is to recognize the wins, leave the failures behind, and keep moving forward.
Soon enough we'll be ready to move onto our floating home and set sail.
Thanks again for joining us on this adventure called life! Let us know if you would aver be crazy enough to take on a challenge like this.
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00:00 - Welcome Back
01:52 - Emptying Our Boat
03:09 - Cleaning Our Boat
04:06 - Finding Rotten Wood
06:48 - Clearing the Deck
08:49 - Caulking Disaster
10:12 - Sorting Our Sails
11:21 - Power & Water
14:19 - Having Fun
15:10 - Shipping Delays
18:51 - Tofa Soifua
A DAY IN MY LIFE | WORK-AT-HOME MOM IN AMERICAN SAMOA
What do you do all day? What do you do for work?
I've heard that first question since I decided to stay home with my first baby, instead of going back to work.
Now, I get this second question from lots of people who watch our channel.
I wear many hats on any given day- mom, wife, creator, writer, photographer, videographer, entrepreneur, runner, friend, volunteer, etc. This is your chance to get a sneak peak into the life of this work-at-home mom, living on the tiny island of American Samoa.
This video is different from our videos and we're interested to know how you liked it. Let us know in the comments below or with a thumbs up/thumbs down.
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SPEARFISHING ON A DRIFT DIVE from FATUMAFUTI to FAGA'ALU | HOW WE COOK FRESH FISH ON OUR SAILBOAT
Lots of people have been asking Nate to make a video showing him spearfishing and one of his favorite ways to do this is on a drift dive (where he just lets the currents carry him along from one beach to another, from Fatumafuti to Faga'alu in this case).
Nate had a fun time and he was able to catch a parrotfish, which is my FAVORITE fish that you can find in these Samoan waters!
So, once Nate's adventure was over, I took the fish home and cooked it up for lunch. While I don't do the usual Samoan way of cooking fish, I cooked it the way I always have- in the oven. Watch as I make up a simple, yet delicious lunch from local fish and fresh, local salad from Tutuila Green. I wish I could have shared it with you... except that it was so yummy, I was happy to eat it all.
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00:00- Intro
01:00- Drive
01:15- Gearing Up
02:23- Diving In
03:26- Great Shot!
04:34- Back to the Dive
07:36- Parrotfish
08:31- Cricket Match at Faga'alu
08:55- Cooking in Our Sailboat
13:10- Lunch Time
14:26- Tofa Soifua
TOUR of AMERICAN SAMOA | Road Trip from the West End to the East End of Tutuila Island
We've had a lot of excitement in our lives lately, so we decided to slow it down and cruise the island.
The islands of American Samoa are full of beautiful views, lush rainforests, and friendly villages. We're showing you them all, on a road trip from the East end of Tutuila to the West end and everything in between.
Come along with us and drop a comment below if you see your village, or better yet, if you see your own home!
We love this island home of ours and we love you guys and all of your support!
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WE MOVED! | Moving onto Our Used Skookum Tradewinds 47 Sailboat | Family Liveaboard Life
It's MOVING DAY!
You guys watched us take a look at the boat for the first time, then make an offer and have the offer accepted! Now, you've been watching us SLOWLY make progress as we've been fixing up our used sailboat and getting her ready for our family to live on.
Well, the wait is over. With a few last projects to finish, we barely made our goal of moving aboard on June 1, 2021.
See the last 48 hours leading up to our big move. There were a few last mishaps, but we made it!
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00:00- Intro
2:36- Happy Memorial Day
3:45- Drive
4:46- Tile Install
7:36- Through Hole Replacement
10:28- Force 10 Range Repair
15:22- Moving Day
18:00- Drive
18:59- Battery Install
19:29- Clean Up
20:08- Walk-Through
22:28- Tofa Soifua