Take time out from the world in Tonga If you want a place to relax on a nice tropical beach, want to avoid hordes of tourists, and like the basics of life then Tonga is definitely for you. It is a true pacific tropical paradise, but what makes it really special is its people. The Tonga people have been able to maintain a laid back life style that is thankfully largely devoid of western life styles and tourism. Tonga lives up to the reputation of being the Friendly Islands. You will find yourself constantly greeting people and getting rewarded by beautiful sincere smiles and calls of "Hello, Bye"... It is very clear that Tonga is pretty much a bankrupt country. Poverty is very much in evidence. Roads are poorly maintained. Houses are basic and run down.
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