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.
This pandanus palm is clinging to a small bank on the coast of Fafa Island.
View of the main beach on Fafa Island in Tonga (circa 2011). Fafa Island is a popular getaway for...
The Red Shining-parrot also called the Maroon Shining Parrot is endemic to the Fijian islands of Taveuni and Vanua...
Walking around Fafa Island takes about an hour. The coast is not all white sand beaches. There are stretches...
Day trips to Fafa Island depart nearby Nuklu’alofa. You can spend a day on the island and use the...
Carvings are an important part of Tongan craft. This bone carving depicts a whale which is a common theme...
The coastline of Fafa Island is encircled by one huge beach. Pictured is a popular stretch of the beach...
This fence is clad in traditional Tongan weaving. Weaving is an ancient Tongan handicraft usually used as matting for...
Tonga looks nice.