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# God, I miss Tonga Country forums / Pacific Islands & Papua New Guinea / Tonga
harry_mudd 08:16 UTC 22 May 2007 | come on, one of you buggers find me a job in Tonga! I want to come back! tears in eyes. |
islandboi321 10:02 UTC 22 May 2007 | Are you dreaming of that beach on Uoleva again, Harry? | 1
mrsmonkey 16:55 UTC 22 May 2007 | Why, what's ace about Tonga? Tell me please, am trying to work out where to go with savings, suddenly no boyfriend and no commitments. South Pacific has appeal. Cheers, | 2
islandboi321 20:52 UTC 22 May 2007 | <blockquote>Quote <hr>what's ace about Tonga? <hr></blockquote> 1. Hardly any other tourists 2. Friendly people 3. Good infrastructure (everything has recovered from the "troubles", I understand) 4. Beautiful beaches and islands once you get away from Tongatapu/Nuku'alofa. 5. Not too hard to get around. 6. Not too expensive. | 3
harry_mudd 08:36 UTC 24 May 2007 | as above, and a very relaxed lifestyle in a damn beautiful place. | 4
copperspoon 09:46 UTC 25 May 2007 | #2-Please Note-the respondents OP & #1 are both experienced South Pacific travellers-Tonga is nice enough but ain't no paradise. Yes people are friendly but infrastructure is shaky, transport is chaotic and food outside of tourist tracks is often poor. I like the place but to my mind it's no place for neophyte travelers. | 5
harry_mudd 10:05 UTC 25 May 2007 | agree with Copperspoon. I don't see Tonga as ideal for a "South Pacific Experience" holiday spot. However, I have traveled a lot, and "lived" in many cultures. I just felt very comfortable in Tonga. | 6