The truth about living in Micronesia (Kosrae, Pohnpei, Yap, Chuuk, etc)

[@manisking1449]

Aye this dude knows how to vibes with us

[@sirenjamz4443]

Yessir 🤙🏽

[@mindonmymurder540]

Frrr 😂😎

[@user-no3id7li4h]

Yeeeep 🙎‍♂️🤳

[@loversroll1]

Isn't that God?

[@manisking1449]

@@loversroll1 ?

[@makosenichuuk7021]

I like this guy🤙 I’ve been gone off the island for a while now. There’s no place like home. 🇫🇲 Micronesia

[@lynjosh5772]

Gowe min pohnpei?

[@katahi0749]

As a melanesian I can confirm that micronesia are the most chill people in the Pacific 😍😍 Lalokau micronesia 🇵🇬

[@gloxinia9539]

Wow thanks😅😂

[@mylamailing1145]

❤🔥

[@WapajeaWalksOnWater]

I want to visit there, what's yr natural local diet like? I don't eat rice or pork.

[@uts4448]

Thank you. And Melanesians make the best music in the Pacific.

[@razerh0]

I hang on his every word. He just knows how to express himself 👍🏻 Greetings from South Africa 👋🏻 We share the same passion for our land like all of you Micronesians commenting here.

[@DoritosResidue]

I'm Filipino American . I was raised on spam and corned beef along with rice. It's a total staple for our culture. Hawaiians love it too. Seems like all islanders love it

[@Grass975]

OFC we love it so much we have spam in McDonalds breakfast

[@janaeruwethin3535]

Haha im half filipino, half yapese, grew up hawaii. Feel you for real!!

[@WapajeaWalksOnWater]

@@Grass975 But spam is hella unhealthy for Brown people.

[@lorryannbultedaob8309]

Thank you for being fair in your descriptions of our islands. I am a mix Micronesian (Palauan and Pohnpei) and very proud of my origin. I was born in Palau then raised in Pohnpei and Saipan. I love all our cultures and our diversity. We do have all kinds of delicious food and unique recipes. About Pohnpei, you described Mahr which we ferment to get a certain dexter and smell, just like some cheeses especially Blue Cheese 🤢Lol Whoever made you try mahr did not have you try the sweet version. I myself can not stand it if it was not done correctly. About animals in Pohnpei, we have lots of Exotic birds like our National bird the red Parrot which is not found anywhere else in the world and if you have gone into certain part of our jungles you will find other interesting animals besides spiders 😇. Thanks again for describing some of my most favorite food from Pohnpei. God Bless

[@prasadlanka4344]

Hi I’m Prasad from India.I like very much Micronesia. I want to be there for quite some time. Is it possible to get job there as I have pharma marketing exp.

[@uts4448]

4:32 that’s because in our culture, love is secret. It’s not something you show. It’s like that with most Pacific Islander cultures. When there’s a party and 2 people that like each other wanna talk, they disappear. And when they come back, they act like they don’t know each other lol.

[@pingandkvam]

Love you Micronesia. Just saw this video today. Been to Yap, Pohnpei, Chuuk, Guam. Also Palau, Saipan, Rota. Absolutely loved it there. Food is delicious and meet some of the most gentlest and kindest people. I have a very large map of all of Micronesia on my office wall. The young man above shares a good impression and insight on my experiences as well. Beautiful people and culture. And one more thing, when I arrived in Yap in the airport I was welcomed with a flower lei. I dried and kept the lei.

[@Silly511]

Thank youuuu for loving pohnpi𝕖 Where i was born

[@messyj3527]

I have some friend from Yap and they are some of the most amazing people I have ever met not to mention they make the best bar-b-q I wouldn’t trade those guys for the world

[@victorngaden953]

Thank you

[@lovelygameralokoa2871]

hello from yap

[@islanderjay2398]

Thanks for sharing about our four states! Glad you enjoyed it!

[@trueinformationvlogs3011]

Please give me your instagram account and other

[@bernibaca1736]

Oh wow I teared up listening to you!. I am a half-kas. Kosrean/ american my dad is white. I try to tell my husband stories of my life there when I went home for a year and you solidified everything I told him. I'm writing a book that I hope someday will be an epic movie. I would love to have you involved. Anyhow thank you for sharing your beautiful experience...

[@mugiwara696]

Right? I’m full Ksa & this makes me appreciate his experience feedbacks😎

[@bernibaca1736]

You are kosraen? Who's your family? I'm a " crazyPalik"

[@mugiwara696]

Berni Baca yeah sorta related to them Paliks

[@poopydookie]

Oh that's cool!! I'm full Kosraean but I don't know much about the kosrae because I moved to america when I was three or four. People in my family said it was a beautiful place

[@mattfaus1732]

I lived on the island of Moen in 1986-1987 as a 3rd-4th grader. I loved every second of it. Green mangos dipped in salt and soy souce was the jam. Kook aid packets mixed with salt. Super weird but makes my mouth water to this day. I’ll never forget the framers framing up houses hammering in a beat. Good times!

[@macmillanwillyander4890]

I’m impressed with the different levels of “meing” or the Pohnpeian language that this man knows! Very informative video too.

[@alexanderbemar2637]

The breadfruit we can eat raw is the one with seeds in it and it's a bit bigger than a soft ball. It's edible when ripe, and it taste very sweet.

[@melissamiller2696]

In the 70s when I was there, many people walked around hand in hand. One day I saw 2 teenage boys hand in hand. I asked about them, whether it was a romantic thing. The answer was no. They were best friends and had been since they were little. Nobody thought anything about it. It was normal. I'd like to add that it was also normal in my grandmother's generation. and when I was a kid in the 50's it was also common in Hawaii. I used to walk in the evening down Waikiki arm-in-arm with my grandmother. We also used to comb each other's hair, like I saw in Pohnpei as well. Things changed for the worse.

[@weyrez4u]

Where’s the full video pls? I can listen to him all day! He knows us to the core ☺️

[@nullc0ntext]

Homeboy is low-key working undercover for the Micronesian Tourism Bureau here no doubt. Killin it as shadow promoter too, great job. All the tourism development boards gonna be clamoring to hire him to rep their sets for sure. Mad respect to decent respectful travelers like this one.

[@lonibach5774]

I lived in Pohnpei when I was a kid- thanks so much for sharing - brought back so many memories- I remember eating dog- the ghosts, huge eels in the river near the waterfall in Metalanim - wonderful memories I lived at PATS in the 70’s

[@harlanlang6556]

I lived there from 1971 to 1973.

[@ridinsolo1581]

Rii when he said pohnpeian are tough I was like ofc we are tough 😂❤💯💯💯💯

[@ridinsolo1581]

Ayo still watching this in 2021 😭💗

[@valerioedwin4438]

I’m half Pohnpeian and half American but have been raised in the states. You nailed how Pohnpeian parents raise their kids. The Edwin family is a pretty tough family in general but that’s how my father raised us boys.

[@marryleena.e4560]

Ahaha edwin family😂

[@harlanlang6556]

Was your mother a Peace Corps Volunteer in Pohnpei?

[@gordoncheyne5567]

I could listen to you all day. You taught me something.

[@IslandTrickster]

Kalangan.. you had me on the languages the break down is perfect. U earned my right on..(👍)..

[@charleyjr.iriarte7428]

True, right!? Ahahah

[@sirenjamz4443]

🤙🏽💯💯

[@joshuaphillip7007]

You may look White but you're are a real Micronesian young man..you sound trusted n can speak for us anytime you like..

[@why.notluwie1100]

As an islander from Yap, I respect this guy

[@jesseremalmog2124]

This guy can pass the Micronesian History class just from his experience. :) Great story dude.

[@ngangrhag8149]

You’re amazing! Not bias at all. God bless!

[@jordanwildon1873]

Our childhood is all about learning how to ignore the pain of small injuries...

[@elizabethhendriks9030]

Very informative. Young man is so enjoyable to listen to as he is well spoken and so knowledgeable, I loved the details he shares. Thank you for this wonderful educational video

[@johnhupp8444]

I have been to Chuck, Yap, and Palau for scuba diving. Some of my favorite places in the world.

[@psychoblinkkpop5655]

What this guy says is so accurate. Im shocked,

[@tjason1979]

My father was a member of a U.S Air Fore C.A.T (civic action team) that spent 9 months on Pohnpei 1988-1989 helping build up the infrastructure on the Island. He loved it there and I personally would love to move there. Also a friend of mine owns a construction company called JACO that is currently building there and I hope to go soon

[@rickstandish6690]

I was on Pohnpei CAT team January 85 to July 85. I've probably met your father. I was Army. Air force took over in 88. Ask your Dad if he remembers Rick.

[@quensonkado6983]

Bro. You are so accurate about it. I'm currently serving the country, and this really makes me smiling here on rotation, and you just reminded me of all the stuff about my home. I miss everything out there.

[@harlanlang6556]

You brought back old memories! I lived on Pohnpei for 2 years 49 years ago. It's easy to remember the years because my son was born there 49 years ago last month. Back then, there were no paved roads. You didn't mention that delicious drink called sacau (just kidding). There are also African snails which only come out at night, so maybe you didn't see them. The Japanese brought them there because they loved to eat snails. Did you see the big eels in the river? We also lived for 4 years in the Marshall Islands. At that time, the older folks had gone to school while the Japanese were in control and schools were in Japanese. So those who had gone to school before l945 spoke Japanese, and those born after that year were educated in English.

[@CoconutKine]

This ! 🙌 for the japanese part i can confirm it’s really true. My great grandfather spoke japanese bcus he lived through the japanese era as for us the younger generations learned english while speaking our native language. Hope your experience there was great.

[@harlanlang6556]

@@CoconutKine My experience in Pohnpei was great. I taught at the high school. Maybe your grandparents were my students.

[@charleyjr.iriarte7428]

Ahahahah! I had never seen someone learn to catch the Pohnpeian ways so well as this guy!

[@yasuojonas4046]

I’m from Kosrae and I move to Hustville Alabama when I was 21 years old and today I see your video and I really feel you and thank you so much I really appreciate you

[@malani861]

Thank u for sharing and being respectful .we appreciate it.

[@mrobert251]

There's only certain type of bananas that needed boiling similar to plantain

[@benedito_firmo]

You explain very well. Glad to learn about Micronesia's cultural diversity!

[@ChristianJung]

Thank you for sharing. Spot on, in my opinion. My family and I lived in Pohnpei for 3 years and my daughter was born there. I very much miss Micronesia. Ih lelehki tiahk en Pohnpei. Kili en wai, apw moahngiong en Pohnpei.

[@ounpahntamwkiparernest8240]

Thanks for visiting the island of Pohnpei

[@pablobrown8745]

We Islanders are raised well our parents don't really show emotions towards us it happens so we can be on our own without worrying about anything

[@juanitalawrence1328]

Wow, you really learned our ways. Thank you!

[@vanessakatelyntamow8045]

caught me off guard when you recommended not to google pic of yap 🤣🤣 From yap btw🤣

[@bernibaca1736]

Lol my husband looked at me inquisitivly when he said that and I said the woman are topless there...he replied " when can we go?"

[@harlanlang6556]

I heard a story about early Yap when the American Administrator said that the women needed to wear a T-shirt when coming to the government offices. The women didn't understand why, but they obeyed but cut two holes in the front for comfort!

[@akinymartin337]

thank you for sharing our daily culture to the whole world

[@eldiasanel4454]

i live in micronesia and its the best state ever....the corona cannot even reach any single person in fsm because we are protected by god and the sun is also protecting us

[@godblessegbuson4150]

Wow that's awesome about Micronesia that's my dream country to visit

[@BrizzB]

I don't know when this guy was there, but i was in Yap in 2016 and 2017 because I was dating a Yapese man, and the women did not go topless. We went all over the island and saw/met many people and the only time I saw anyone dressing traditionally (not wearing Goodwill shirts like 'hotdogs, hotdogs, hotdogs!' etc) was the occasional really old person. Regardless, much respect to all islanders. It was an honor to be able to visit.

[@pwihnenkalahki642]

You know more about micronesia than micronesians ✌

[@gurtizumwech9158]

Yep..you right..know everything's and even describe them....

[@Elizabeth-uj8vn]

So true lol

[@osamilingkol1817]

My mom lives in chuuk I was born in new york my dad I don't know we're he is from but he speaks the same language as my mom

[@oraclium13]

when you said "uhmed it like that"....earned your stripes for me

[@bernibaca1736]

I know right!! I was giggling with delight!

[@artimesprime6328]

You are invited to family cookouts 😌

[@isaacneutral9718]

This dude knows how to fit in with us

[@rondakephas6308]

finally a foreigner vibes with us micronesians

[@TempleSquire]

the beggining hes comparing copra to young coconut meat. the stuff they feed to pigs, are litterally the same stuff we eat. with exception to banana stalks.

[@bernibaca1736]

I looooooove copra and kosraen copra ice cream...but my american stomache rebelled as my nina warned me it would. She said " Berni thier stomach is like a rock they can eat everything...yours is not! boy did I learn that the hard way...never ever drink the water till its been boiled!!!! Just trust me.

[@islandvibez]

@@bernibaca1736 wypipo alert

[@bernibaca1736]

@@islandvibez what is wypipo?

[@bernibaca1736]

Oh I googled it I see. I'll have to read it. Thank you for the suggestion 🤙

[@kelean_the_gamer9659]

Thank u for saying that couconuts are good

[@WordwarTV]

nice place currently researching about ponape, I think I might wanna pay a long visit there

[@jackpelep6606]

When he laugh and eating rice and spam like..ofc we love them 😭🤘❤

[@pacific1471]

Appreciate this guy 🤝💗

[@row2ne729]

Only yapese make the best fermented bread fruit... theee best

[@neververtex8641]

He's so smart

[@mevernaherman6394]

I really thank u for sharing our kindness ☺️❤️ may I asked u "r u a returning missionary?"

[@johnprimo2381]

Thank you for sharing our culture and the foods. God bless you.

[@cellia795]

Omg i miss coconuts and reef fish sooo much

[@jonassillo1170]

Thanks for enjoying our micronesian living

[@angelsalvador2508]

I’m glad you liked the sashimi 🐟🐠🍋🧂🌶

[@jayioanis3316]

It is one of the 8 wonders of the world

[@bicolanongilonggachannel7033]

That's true greetings from Yap Micronesia hello everyone's

[@keriprice3481]

I can’t go back to mainland life. I left for 6 years after my first time then came back and will never look back!! Food, people, landscape and cultures of all kinds. Just a simple and closer lifestyle, one that you can feel and soak in every happy time you are given. 🥰

[@havelight2104]

I’m Micronesia 🇫🇲 ✌️

[@baihoward9691]

Fried chicken n corn beef my favorite back then, the breadfruit that they smashed it n buried it, called Mahr also my favorite, nanmadol is close to my home

[@internaut4257]

yep, i need to visit

[@jordanwildon1873]

Which is funny cause I fell down and started bleeding then my 3rd hour teacher ask me to see a doctor. I replied that the injury that I got is nothing but a scratch they were shocked that I said that..

[@ghaldurinanubios4290]

Get your arm cut off. "Iss ok, iss just scrrratch."

[@jordanwildon1873]

@@ghaldurinanubios4290 yep

[@buzz5969]

Coconuts are like that throughout the islands, they younger they meat has not fully formed, thus the softer and sweeter lol. Banana spiders are harmless, I bet they dont play with Recluse or Black Widows. Anyone who has lived here knows that.😅😂😊

[@user-no3id7li4h]

Im yapese and i don't really like the coconut,but i like drinking it

[@lidaseymour8200]

I'm micronesia u can call it kosrae too🇫🇲🇫🇲

[@juepsi4601]

Hi Malayonesia

[@gracejoseph8416]

Glad you have an experience of the islands in Micronesia.

[@btoball2]

I have to get to Micronesia 🇫🇲

[@mugiwara696]

“Dog is delicious” heck yeah!!!!!

[@dragonz5966]

NO don't eat dogs, eat cows

[@islandvibez]

@@dragonz5966 Indian: You WOT M8

[@sprunch_alox]

Glad someone said it💀😂

[@Grass975]

I'm chuukese but I never tasted dog

[@selihter]

I'm from pohnpei and never ate dog and fish is my favorite and is always abundance in the ocean

[@Orgwaka]

I give u thumps up for eating dog I born n raised there I haven’t eat one yet 😅😅

[@pwisidakeninomw]

You can tell his favorite state is Pohnpei.

[@FakeCaribou7230]

oh nah bru this guy a certified Micronesian

[@magellandurclose4610]

Thnx for vibing with us yapese and Micronesians..👍😺

[@eisonfares5435]

Dude is on point. Dog is hella good. I ate it on accident and it's one of my favorite meats. Shark, coconut crab, dog then chicken.

[@_rhenee]

Dog?!

[@thecoogermanooper5641]

Man's a beast 😤

[@meenanaicker8999]

As you narrate can you show some photos of what you are saying.. Great job done

[@thesmittygang1529]

Finally someone from the mainland loves spam😂💯

[@thunderlipsbrother1411]

I think I kno of atleast 2 others. I've lived states side for like 20 years...

[@masscomnet]

Coconut is actually a natural laxative.

[@ahmadalhakeem2070]

Amazing. I would like to live there.

[@user-ub8uc8gq7r]

Much love from us 🇲🇭

[@faanengaaw7357]

This guy is white! I am so surprised how he know alot!!! God bless brother !! Im frm chuuk but nvr ate dog though. Idnt think my village eats dog.

[@harlanlang6556]

Do you eat cats? I heard that the Kapingamarangi eat cats and the Pohnei people thought that was bad. I guess you eat whatever is around.

[@faanengaaw7357]

@@harlanlang6556 no none of us eat cats.

[@uts4448]

I guess it also depends on what island you’re from. I’m from Nama and we eat dog.

[@harlanlang6556]

@@uts4448 I love hot dogs.

[@raymondilokapileo2186]

Ur real with the maar breadfruit!!! Hahaha 🤣😂💗... Thank you 😌

[@ALTGOD]

They would be so much better off not jointing into our society. Look what the USA did to native Hawaiian people. If anyone from that country is reading this plz set boundaries, they will try to change you they have done this since taking over North America with natives here. USA life style is horrible and it’s nothing to desire. 🥺❤️ found this because I’m looking for somewhere to escape too eventually, I live in the USA rn and it’s mentally torturing at times.

[@audriegimen]

Nice vidoe I am from tap in fsm we call our country nickname is paradise islands cuz there no trash everywhere and we also have lots of culture,culture is crafting anyways we loved our island and we have beautiful clothes and things we never throw trash everywhere cuz we want our environment clean and neat we don't have snow or winter in there sad look guys I am saying this so you guys will know about fsm oh and pohnpei,kosrae,chuck,and yap are teams but separate islands but we name is fsm(federated state of Micronesia)again I am saying this so you guys know a little about fsm I am not showing off cuz our island is clean and neat good clothes and blah blah blah yeah~~~~~~~

[@mr.moonlight9568]

yo my boi why did you even started looking for them

[@latisharodriguez4304]

I love this ❤️❤️❤️

[@ericakealohangangchog2390]

M glad u enjoy..m.from yap,outer island of yap😁😁😍

[@nateeric1944]

Big respect bro! 🙏

[@dizondizon5412]

Thank you sir. Well said and hats off to you by mentioning the dog. We love dogs for food back home. I cringed when you mention it.

[@elichiina1997]

That is true Every thime you say

[@MILEY0924]

That’s how we were raised 👍🏽🌚🌝❤️

[@yagurlsandylowary46]

thank you I'm korsae to I can speck watch welcome grew

[@arsonrobert7280]

Hope u enjoy ur stay in our islands🤙