TOP 10 REASONS WHY YOU WILL LOVE OR HATE AMERICAN SAMOA

We've heard lots of people say that they would LOVE to live in or visit AMERICAN SAMOA. We've also heard some people say that they could never live here and some wouldn't even want to visit.
So, we looked around and compiled a list of the TOP 10 REASONS WE THINK YOU WILL LOVE or HATE AMERICAN SAMOA.
Just to be clear, we LOVE living here. Is it perfect? No, but for us, the good far outweighs the bad. It is our perfectly imperfect Paradise.
Let us know if you agree. Do you think we missed anything? Or what parts did you relate to?
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[@siosefa7006]

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

[@AmSamFam]

Thank you S Iosefa!

[@kianabella8920]

Agree.

[@opimus]

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

[@AmSamFam]

🤣🤣🤣 It took me a second, but I got it.

[@markhales7192]

I named all of my Geckos "George"

[@msahmu]

@@markhales7192 Haven't seen you in a while in our neck of the woods in Highland. Hope all is well with you and that you are still rockin' the ie lava lava at church!

[@mauit5036]

For 15min... *mom get the slipper😅

[@taipalaita8374]

😆😊😊

[@ej2006]

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.

[@AmSamFam]

Thank you and we agree. ASG has instituted some programs to help with the clean-up, but there needs to be a more fundamental shift to where people stop creating and dumping so much waste.

[@samwright285]

Agree. They are so genuinely respectful. Love them🤙🙏

[@samwright285]

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.

[@bigaltaufetee4933]

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.

[@AmSamFam]

Awesome. We love Vatia! Such a special place ❤️

[@bigaltaufetee4933]

@@AmSamFam Yeahp I know all the walks and spots in that village. My family is the high chief of the village. But we’re farmers there. Money didn’t matters to us.

[@innocentononogbo6942]

Really??

[@bigaltaufetee4933]

@@innocentononogbo6942 yeahp

[@nanaienekosisiu7058]

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

[@AmSamFam]

We would love to visit Perth one day too. Hopefully your return to the islands will be sooner than later.

[@clamant7]

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. 🙂

[@AmSamFam]

Thank you!

[@user-ij5dt7tv9x]

@@AmSamFam 我喜歡你們和你們的孩子們💞💞💞💞☕️☕️☕️☕️☕️🌺🌺🌺

[@nanskitchen5835]

Then go visit sometime s

[@user-ij5dt7tv9x]

@@nanskitchen5835 ，

[@user-ij5dt7tv9x]

Because I lived in Samoa, USA, in 1999.

[@abinatvasega1597]

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 🌞⛱

[@AmSamFam]

Thanks! I (Melinda) like to think of him as my island guy, glad I’m not the only one 😊

[@drewboeeh08]

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.

[@drewboeeh08]

Also wondering if you guys have experienced White Sunday? And I think it's in best interest for the island to ban flights during Covid because hospital care is not the best, so I've heard from plenty of relatives. Also, when the influenza outbreak happened years ago, it was brought to the island by Voyagers on boat, which spread like wildfire killing plenty of mothers and children; hence why we celebrate White Sunday or Lotu Tamaiti, in honor of those children that were lost during the epidemic.

[@AmSamFam]

I’ve never heard that part of the reason behind White Sunday, what a beautiful way to remember them ❤️ Our kids have participated in White Sunday. This year the celebrations were a little later minute and more subdued because of COVID restrictions at the time, but hopefully we’ll be able to make a video next year. Also, I agree about the flights. The borders need to open again at some point, but we’re still okay here. Best to keep this virus off our shores.

[@deenbereiter1]

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! 🤗

[@paulsullivan3549]

They have a VA clinic and a small px.

[@joshuagibson5596]

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)

[@AmSamFam]

Awesome! I’ll have to look that up 🤙

[@twinkieb1982]

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.

[@AmSamFam]

Glad to hear it!! Like we said, it’s not for everyone, but there are those who could truly thrive here, even if just for a week. 😃

[@xijinping4463]

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 🤣

[@AmSamFam]

Haha, I know the exact spot you’re talking about.

[@matthewatuatasi1601]

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.

[@maxski97]

I went on google earth to look around on different parts of planet earth and I found this American Samoa and went to KZbin to find this place and that’s how I found your video. Cool videos

[@AmSamFam]

Good for you for looking outside the box! Glad you found us.

[@priscilladominicci5777]

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.😍💖💝💞💕☮️🇺🇸🥰

[@hermanpepetamaseu2684]

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 🌺

[@lifeoftherealsam.5861]

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

[@AmSamFam]

Haha, it really feels like that sometimes 😂

[@MaluluKeleGuiSila]

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

[@AmSamFam]

😄

[@davidgarrison5270]

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!!

[@AmSamFam]

Wow, that’s so awesome of you! Let me check and see if it slipped through the cracks.

[@Get_me_money]

You guys are so brave I only visit and after a few days I'm ready to go back to Melbourne haha. Alofa atu.

[@shavaughn1980]

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.

[@AmSamFam]

Sounds to me like you’d fit right in here. Life isn’t perfect, but for those of us who can make it work, it can be a beautiful, tropical paradise ❤️🏝

[@Muswell]

Give me continuous Summer sunshine all year definitely !!

[@tafagafagasavea3418]

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

[@tasi3118]

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

[@AmSamFam]

🤣🤣🤫

[@feelinfroggy1733]

Whoa u gotta slow down uce lol

[@lloydlandis3490]

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

[@AmSamFam]

Thanks!!! As soon as these borders open!

[@takata8785]

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

[@AmSamFam]

Good ❤️ Much alofas to you too.

[@MrTin71]

Thank you so much AmSamFam for promoting OUR ISLAND.

[@msahmu]

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 :-)

[@AmSamFam]

Yes, true! We’ve heard of the wild boars but never encountered any ourselves. But we’ve seen plenty of sharks and coconut crabs.

[@elliebellie7816]

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.

[@AmSamFam]

💯 So true!

[@markhales7192]

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.

[@AmSamFam]

I believe it! There was one day, during the winter before we moved down here, that I (Melinda) turned to Nate and told him, “This time next year, we will be somewhere warm.” I was finished with the cold. 🥶 This place has a way of getting its hooks in you, that I don’t think ever really goes away. For us, no matter where life takes us, this will always be home 🏝

[@markhales7192]

@@AmSamFam It sure does it to you. When I first got there I always wondered why people kept moving back. Now I know. I miss just wearing flip flops every day and not wearing a suit. There are so many improvements and new stores since I was there. I see on Facebook that we have a lot of mutual friends. (it is a small island).

[@aftech7268]

You guys need to visit Samoa

[@Saaf972]

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

[@mareelewis7639]

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.

[@AmSamFam]

You get it. You can definitely find things to keep you busy here, but it’s much easier to take it slow and relax 🤙

[@elvirgo2899]

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

[@AmSamFam]

Haha, we’d be happy to be adopted 😊

[@lekeaiaoe822]

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.

[@fetalaigaolo6990]

Oh nice 👍

[@MrPerennial]

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

[@AmSamFam]

If only everyone just picked up a little, we wouldn’t have the problem.

[@leemotaula3954]

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

[@AmSamFam]

Funny fact about me (Melinda) one of my biggest pet peeves is watching and listening to people eat, so the idea of anyone wanting to watch me eat kind of baffles me 🤷‍♀️ But I know it’s a thing, so we’ll get around to it soon. 😉

[@anniem.227]

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.

[@AmSamFam]

Haha, yeah the humidity can be a tough one. We can’t wait for you to come visit either ❤️

[@Namofagasaili]

Thanks for this video🤙🏽

[@loisalanoa6342]

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.

[@innocentononogbo6942]

You guys are doing a great job 💪🏼

[@christinaF6183]

You are doing a great job! 💞

[@solerkd]

Another Great Vid fam. Keep em coming

[@islanddreamer5930]

Very nice! thank you!

[@harborlightproduction2756]

Thanks for sharing. Enjoy your stay!

[@flickchick808]

You two are so wonderful ❤ thank you so so much! Very helpful 🥰🥰🙏🏻

[@robinbowles5731]

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

[@Growkaru]

I love your channel guys! This was fun. I had no idea what life was like here, and it's fun exploring this through your channel.

[@64Dasani]

God bless you guys, hope you had a wonderful Christmas

[@dipayanghosh9513]

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

[@AmSamFam]

Yes!

[@clarasnow4046]

Hit the nail on the head with all points. I like how you guys don’t have any biases when doing your vids. Good job guys

[@launiumatalolo6983]

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

[@ngamckenna76]

This is the first video of yours that I watched and absolutely love and appreciate that I subscribed before watching the whole thing. I love the content because it's very informative and I can really relate to a lot of the things you talked about as I myself is a native to an island very much like American Samoa based on the information you guys presented in this video. I've always wanted to go to Samoa and all the neighboring islands and after watching this, I told myself I have to go there someday. Thank you guys and much love from a new Micronesian island subscriber in OH. Looking forward for more vids..take care and God Bless.🥰💯❤🤙

[@georgezodiacal5771]

God bless AmSam Family❤

[@tomgorden3762]

Cool. Enjoyed the informative videos.

[@JamesWilliams-qn5cq]

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

[@tasiasuega9964]

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

[@AmSamFam]

Good idea! Hopefully soon 🤞

[@dtupua16]

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

[@AmSamFam]

We’re dying to go back! The first time we went was before we had started YouTubing, but we have lots of video ideas for our return trip.

[@cksu1186]

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

[@COOKIE-rl3kk]

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

[@AmSamFam]

Can’t keep your foot of the gas either, huh?

[@geraldjamesebal7246]

Nice video. Useful information and insights.

[@falemonjennings1241]

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

[@samwright285]

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

[@Ejthomp63]

Well done!

[@imuapioneer]

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

[@rosemanu28]

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

[@irishpsalteri]

Looking at snow right now and love it.

[@tupufualaau3236]

God bless your family!

[@adamgetzendanner]

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.

[@OnlyAsh123]

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

[@ahh-2-ahh]

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

[@AmSamFam]

Thanks! We will 🤙

[@caroltufaga3989]

I really admired your life in my beautiful first home of Am. Samoa. Thank u for capturing the beauty of Am. Samoa that I haven’t discover yet.

[@raintuatoo6383]

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

[@desmondpassi7152]

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🇦🇸

[@AmSamFam]

We’ve never been big on the super touristy places, so this place is the home we never knew we were missing until coming here 😊❤️

[@ceciliareid6161]

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!!

[@Likadees]

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.

[@AmSamFam]

Sorry 😉 Hopefully you can escape to somewhere warmer soon.

[@lindamatagi9515]

I miss Utah also

[@haiilnaw]

I love you guys’ reviews of our Beautiful American Samoa. Yes it’s all raw Polynesian.

[@solomailata9665]

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

[@perditamulipola1545]

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

[@emsefo1423]

Love it uso

[@johntui4387]

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

[@AmSamFam]

Good, that means we’re on the right path.

[@peleseanoa5930]

Fa'afetai tele lava. You are awesome awesome.

[@solomailata9665]

Lovely video keep them coming Blessings

[@AmSamFam]

Thank you! 💗

[@tamaolemolioleava684]

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

[@AmSamFam]

That’s a beautiful way to see it ❤️

[@talapua1544]

You guys critique our island in such a good way.

[@jaylair6366]

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!

[@AmSamFam]

💯 I know we’d be the same!

[@theaumuas2805]

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

[@AmSamFam]

Yes, hopefully you can someday! Thanks for the love ❤️

[@322113me]

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.

[@AmSamFam]

Awesome!! Thanks for checking out our channel! Annie (Mom) has always been one of our biggest supporters! Hopefully we can meet in person someday Melanie ❤️

[@Foldisfitch]

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!

[@forgetmenot2029]

You guys are the Best! ❤️❤️❤️👏🏽👏🏽👏🏽

[@AmSamFam]

No, you are!! 😘

[@michaeldavis9190]

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!

[@grace-leetuiasosopo751]

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!

[@AmSamFam]

🤙

[@doubletontheroute-6772]

Not the dogs. 😂❤❤❤Love the honesty.

[@kitionaleasau8386]

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

[@AmSamFam]

That would be fun! ❤️

[@wiilli7685]

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

[@AmSamFam]

Thanks! It will always be in our hearts too 💗

[@lucysamoa4731]

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 😌🙏🏽

[@AmSamFam]

Awesome!! We’ve absolutely fallen in love with it 🏝❤️

[@justinitagaki7962]

As a Japanese moving Palau as a child never excites because of the humidity but now I appreciate that there's no 4 seasons in Palau. I save a LOT in clothes.

[@AmSamFam]

Haha, yes!

[@posemwen]

Driving 5 miles per an hour sounds funny. Samoa is very interesting. Definitely worth a visit.

[@senemeli6644]

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

[@AmSamFam]

Thanks Sene! This last LIVE was a last minute decision, we’ll definitely give you more notice before our next one 🤙