Fale means ‘house’ in Tongan. It refers to the traditional thatched roof home that was once common before European influence. They are usually rectangular with walls made from a mix of leaves and wood.
View of a fale on Fafa Island in Tonga. Fale’s are house made from traditional materials like palm leaves....
Walking around Fafa Island takes about an hour. The coast is not all white sand beaches. There are stretches...
Looking at a Chenille Plant located on Fafa Island in Tonga. This species originated in Oceania, but is now...
The coastline of Fafa Island is encircled by one huge beach. Pictured is a popular stretch of the beach...
Carvings are an important part of Tongan craft. This bone carving depicts a whale which is a common theme...
Day trips to Fafa Island depart nearby Nuklu’alofa. You can spend a day on the island and use the...
A group of coconut palms in inland Fafa Island. These palms are iconic to the South Pacific islands being...
Tonga looks nice.