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Change has certainly been a popular slogan for a long time now in the States, and now it looks like it will be implemented. Who knows what will change, but changing your address to somewhere in paradise was always a good idea and now it seems especially apropos. So far the changes for some have been loss of job and home, with more to come as they predict.
So why wait for change to hit you when you’re down? Get proactive and make the change yourself. Sell out and get out. Head for where prosperity still exists and to where no matter what happens, you will never freeze or starve. Change everything and move out of these countries in turmoil! Yes, out of Dodge and by sunset, for the sun may well be finally setting back there. So, kiss your horse (and your house, if you still have one) goodbye and sail away. Be tough, you can’t take everyone and everything, not all at once. Someone in your family tree has to be the pioneer in these times. This time, “go west” means beyond California, out of America and the same for those in UK or Europe. Just to put this radical “change” into perspective, a 12 hour plane ride is probably all we are talking about, so don’t think of yourself as a potential lemming.
Search these topics just for some reasons to kick yourself in the butt and into action.
The truth about the FED, Federal Reserve Banking System This is the key to it all and applies to almost every of the Allied countries.
The truth about the mainstream media A brainwash test. RU?
The truth about 9-11 Not about Porsches, this has to be the most controversial of all the sites on the Internet for it is the most damning, and, if any of it is even close to true, it is not just of America’s government that is suspect. Who knows if any of it is true, but it belongs on the list of things to research as so many insist today, just in case. Be sure to put a dash between the 9 and the 11 or you will get all you ever wanted to know about Porsches.
Concentration camps in America? Well, if any of the above is true, this fits too.
You won’t find what you read on many of these webs in the mainstream media, so don’t look for validation there. In fact, you will discover why the mainstream media won’t print or televise what you read online. This is just part of your new education of how things must really be—after all, the handwriting is now on the wall; just read it. Who knows for sure what is really true, educated guessing, logical deduction and what is just a fable? Sorting through the BS is going to be a task, but all the knowledge and truth is mixed in there. The more you study the more you will get the picture that the Big Bad Wolf is already in grandma’s bed with her nightie on. Perhaps now is the time to trade that red hooded jacket for a bathing suit, repack that basket and come join us in paradise. Only in fairy tales do dead grandmothers get out of the tummy of the Wolf.
Anyway, most of us came here to paradise for what wonderful things it had to offer as opposed to what ugly things might be driving us out of where we’re from. It was the pull, not the push that has us happily here. If we weren’t content, we would have gone back.
What is the change, dollars for dimes? Less freedom? That would have to be part of it, matters not who is pretending to run America. Face it; there may be more freedom in Iran than America right now. Inflation is written all over every tender little note, public or private. At this writing the legal tender stuff passed off as “money,” which the US Constitution defined must be gold or silver, still has some incredible international value in spite of what must be coming down.
Now, is the best time to cash out and exchange those FED notes for some real cheap foreign real estate and come out of this way ahead. This diatribe isn’t intended to be political, but rather more motivational, but certain political experiences can be motivating. I have not been this ardent in anything I have ever written, but finally I am convinced; we have been seriously duped and in about every of the Allied countries. Please know that I’m just trying to alert not hurt, because I can’t forget that when Galileo told the people of his day the earth went around the sun, not the sun around the earth; they put him in jail for 8 long years. So one has to be careful of what they say when entire masses of people and governments can be wrong and still go against you out of ignorance.
I doubt it matters which guy or gal is President since they are not much more than “greeters” for the greatest train ride on earth. None of them are going to stop this runaway freight and many are planning for an International train wreck. Ah, but some say there is a light in the tunnel and others say; duh, that is the train coming! As long as you are not on that track, at least you are safer. So, where shall we go?
Where do you go on this planet when you finally decide that is the only reasonable and logical answer for those lucky to have just enough cash to manage a new start? As far as you can get out of the Northern Hemisphere is the first thought and then maybe “Tonga” is the final destination. A place where even if the worst imaginable were to come to pass there is free food on most every tree in your yard and veggies grow like weeds. What about Tonga? Right, I know, it never occurred to you and I suspect no one knows where it is anyway. Most of the expats here in the Vava’u Island Group of Tonga heard about Tonga online. Another reason to look to the Internet for your information and answers, not TV.
Tonga is in the middle of the south pacific, near Fiji and below Samoa, in the cooler latitudes. I discovered it back in 1984 and moved here in 2001, just before 9/11. We won’t mention 9/11 again in this article for it was a horrible event and a worse revelation; and when “change” really started to happen. We have the advantage of getting a head start in settling here, but that advantage we can pass on to you to help you make the move. You will be glad you did. You probably can’t imagine how glad right now. We can talk about it over a fresh squeezed juice (add what you want to it) on the verandah overlooking the island group one day.
There are opportunities in business here, which grow with the expanding expat community. You can get 9.9% interest on savings in large banks here in Tonga that are from Australia and New Zealand; some just live on that. It is cheap to live here if you don’t need pure maple syrup from Canada every day or caviar. Imported goods are what cost real money. The better for your health fresh fish, fruits and vegetables are cheap in the market or free if you grow them or catch them. It rains mangos here during the season and is about the only hazard you have to be concerned with, that and falling coconuts, in this trouble free Vava’u Island Group of Tonga. Once you have secured a piece of land, from $5000 up, bought or built a home, that should end worrying about your future. Many live well here on their social security, for as long as that lasts.
One of the main considerations for moving anywhere in the world is; will they let you immigrate and what are their qualifications? Without going into what all those countries have as barriers to your immigration, Tonga, the most interesting and beautiful is the least difficult—at least so far. The qualification to live here is generally what you spend to do just that—move here. We can get into all of this in more detail. Just drop me an email.
Here are some websites (below) that will give you some idea of what Tonga is all about. Get familiar with the place and then we can get more serious about how it can work for you.
Webs about Tonga:
www.escapeartist.com lots of articles and books about the matter at hand.
http://news.bbc.co.uk/2/hi/asia-pacific/country_profiles/1300742.stm
www.southpacificrealestate.TO property, articles and photos
www.tongaholiday.com has about every accommodation place listed in Tonga.
www.vavau.to All about Vava’u with every business listed and the news.
These websites above just saved me few thousand words. If you have any questions, feel free to ask and don’t be bashful. Things are going to be interesting. I am glad to be where no matter what happens, in Tonga, everyone can eat well without having to eat each other.
“You never ‘change’ things by fighting the existing reality. To ‘change’ something, build a new model that makes the existing model obsolete.” – Buckminster Fuller Robert
Hi,
Alright, from where to start?… first, I know quite well Tonga, been there backpacking for a month and a half, been through Tongatapu, Ha’apai and Vava’u, 5 years ago, and defenetly fell in love with the place, the charmy people and most of all the mood, the ” tongan way” like they say. I’m a 25 year old french-canadian carpenter and freakin’ tired of North America… I could talk for days about the numerous reason why I hate living down here, but anyway you probably already know at least half of them and didn’t want to bather you with it.
So straight to the point, I wanna move! And Tonga is defenetly my paradise, THE promise land. I know I should probably just hop on a plane and go… but I’m (sadly) worrying a bit about the job opportunities in the construction, the paperwork for visas, the possibility to get a land (wich is my dream since i’m a teen). In fact, I’m just writting you to ask you about some hints and fresh news(did lots of things change over there since the 16/11 events?), maybe just to help me to get more confident… I’m thinking about moving next winter with only a few bucks…
thanks a lot for your time
Sam
Sam,
I just happened to see my old article here. My reply may be tardy for that, but you deserve a response.
You asked about how the event in Tonga, known as 16/11, changed things here. Here being Vava’u for me is so far from where they had a riot in the capitol that if it weren’t for the good word of mouth system, we would not have even known about it. Anyway, it seems it was a small group who where either hired or motivated to make trouble for self-serving political purposes, and trouble they did, but for every problem there is a solution and the solution seems to be; “that won’t happen again” according to Fred the PM. They did prosecute and with this English system and with English judges, a very fair trial.
All things considered, I would just fly out and take the 6 month visa they offer here and check it out. To stay longer, you have to either leave for a day and come back under the same 6 months, or get one of their visas for “work” or “business” or retirement. Retirement wasn’t even my choice, so getting involved in a business or finding work would be your options for residency type visas.
Anyway, go for it.
regards,
robert
Robert ,I am looking at your properties on Vavatu ,I am looking to get some better pics of plots ,with more detail ,is that possible or am I SOL,and I am single male 39 years ,are there other sigles there or is it just retires ,would love more info Tanks
Hi Samuel
I can assist you with inquiry. Feel free to flick me an email at mrschaaf at yahoo dot co dot nz: mrschaaf@yahoo.co.nz anytime.
Cheers
Do you know Trevor Jefferson?
Do you find Tonga preferable to Fiji, Tahiti, or Samoa? Why?
Have you ever been to Papua New Guinea or Thailand? Would they be a worse option than the South Pacific?
I’m interested in moving out of the States. What sort of business opportunities are in Tonga and how much would you estimate I save up before the move?
Hi and Help (please)
I have never been to Tonga but have began studying and reading about it. I know there is no secret paradise in this world, but there areas where life can be better for a burnt out 50 something american and his best friends who happen to be my wife and beautiful daughter.
Our wonderful so called modern/easy/techno friendlysociety is anything buy that. The american way has many wonderful advantages to it, even in this so called modern economy. I am grateful I was born under this system.
When one gets older, realizing the end could be much closer that the beginning, certain things come out in me.
1: Happiness and closeness to my adoring wife
2; Help my young daughter to stay closer to her parents and keep the family bond strong! and I do mean Strong!
3: More time to enjoy being together, not seperated by long distances due to work obligations.
4: Simple life. Simple life again.
I know nothing is perfect in this system of things we live in. I am not unrealisted.
My goal, that once we visit Tonga and if we like it enough to move, I would need to probably purchase some sort of business to help supplement our income. We are not wealthy materially, but we could get a decent start.
A slower life, one that is more tranquil and stress reduced ultimately comes from the inside, but external influences seem to be increasing with each passing year of sometimes months. I believe this trend will continue. The strength that I enjoyed once that could take all and more of this on has beed some what reduced. Moving to Tonga to me is not a cowards way out, but one that will take courage from myself and esp. my family. But as always, we stick together.
So after my limited narration of my limited view point: we need to know a couple to things.
How realistic is it to buy and successfully run a business? *I have been self employed for 30 years).
Buying a decent home to raise my little girl and help by wonderful wife to enjoy their new home? Realistic?
Does 1 island stand out?
Of course yes, how much capital would one need, roughly to pull this off?
Please, any information to a fellow burned out american would be a great benefit.
Thank you so much.
Sincerely,
Kevin
Hello Kevin
I am happy to offer your assistance and a lot more, feel free to drop me an email.
I can help with everything including migrating to Tonga.
If you wonder why on earth would I help you, its simple someone had helped me migrating to NZ.
my contact email: mrschaaf at yahoo dot com
Looking forward hearing from you.
Cheers
James
Hi James!
Nice to meet you. I would like to say thanx for answering my email.
Currently I am trying to talk my wife in taking a month and go to Tonga,
the vicenty.
Honestly I do not live in a dream world, trying to find some perfect paradise
see where all is wonderful and there are no worries. I know it does not exist
I really would like to reduce the insanity in my life and hopefully reduce
the high stress level which generally is accompanied by some day a heart at
tack or stroke or get both for the price of one. No thanx. I’m 52 and already
am
feeling it. I have a beautiful 11 year old daughter to raise and at the same time need to help my best friend in life, my wife who has some severe handicap problems due to a stroke 11 years ago, during the birth of our =
daughter.
I’m not rich by any means, buy possibly could come up with some investment
capital to buy a business to help support our selves. Trying to be realstic here.
Tonga is just one place, I know there are others. Just would like to have
somewhat slower pace of life. Need to get my daughter raised and keep hopev
fully the boys away for at least the next several years. ( do they allow shotguns), joking I thingk)=
I noticed you are in New Zealand. Fantastic place. I’ve known some who ha=
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How do u like It? =3DA0Would you recommend it?
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Hope to talk to you soon.
Hopefully a new friend.
Kevin Moore
We saw your posting. We, also, are hoping to relocate to Tonga on Assured Income visas. We were all set to make the move in August of 2009 when we discovered that our daughter, (our only child), needed help. Long story short, she died on March 21, 2010. We are now raising our two Grandsons, ages 11 & 13. Everyone tells us that we should still move to Tonga. The boys are excited about it. If we can swing the move, we’ll be fine once we get there, but getting the money to get there is the challenge. (It took more than we had, trying to save our daughter.) We’re working on that right now. We agree emphatically with Robert B. – the Big Bad Wolf already has Grannies nightie on. Julia is a TEFL certified English teacher – she teaches online, so she can do that from anywhere in the world. We’re currently homeschooling the boys, so we can take their school us anywhere in the world also. We’ve lived a simple, off-the-grid life in numerous locations in the world – we’ve read all we can find about Tonga and we believe its a good place. So….have you moved to Tonga? We’d love to hear from you. We hope to be there by mid-November 2010. Julia, El, Brenden & Alex
Hi Julia and El.
Sorry for taking so long to make contact. I haven’t looked at this site for a while. It seemed for a long time that no one answered it. Not I have 3 contacts.
First let me state that I am so sorry for the lost of your daughter. We have one daughter ourselves, who is 11 years old. I cannot imagine the sense of lost you must feel. No doubt your grandchildren are so thankful to the both of you for the love and loyalty you have towards them. This they will remember as gifts for the rest of their lives.
We have not moved to Tonga yet, though it seems that I think about it at least once every waking hour. Paradise is often what you make of it, but truthfully this crazy busy life we have in the states that demands so much of our time and energies, at least for me there isn’t much left at the end of the day.
My best friend and wife (same person) has agreed that we should
take perhaps a couple of months and go there and just give it a test run. I think at least for us will this be our best option.
I have read information on the main islands. We personally like the idea of living off the grid and reduce our needs/wants to a great degree. Both of us naturally want to spend as much time with our daughter as possible. Living a quieter life does make sense to us.
Currently I am looking into more information on Tonga and Fiji. If we could share our information, all of us on this site, I think that would save a great deal of time and effort for the group. Team work is a good thing
So until next time we chat and please any others who are on this site, it’s just nice to hear from those who have the same goals.
Sincerely,
Kavin Moore
Hi Kevin,We are planning on moving to Tonga in couple of month.
So….have you moved to Tonga?
Hi Anna!
As you can probably see from my previous posting, we have not yet moved to Tonga, but am still looking forward to getting there.
We have decided that it would be wise to go and give it a visit first. This way we can learn first hand. I have been looking into possible real estate there, of course we can only lease it, but I really believe it’s best to be there and actually deal with the people who are willing to deal with us, be it rental or lease. My thoughts anyway.
If you have any information or suggestions, please drop me a line. Will do the same.
Thank you.
Sincerely,
Kavin
Hello,
I am planning on moving to Tonga in the next year. My husband is a tongan citizen and is moving back earlier. I am a school counselor here in the states and am curious what kind of job opportunities are available in education. I don’t think it will be hard to migrate there since my husband is already a citizen. We plan to live on tongatapu but could use any advice you might have.
Thanks!
Sarap