Vava’u Tonga: A Whale Swim That Changes You, Plus the Island Story Behind the Experience
In this episode, we talk about whale encounters in Vava’u, Tonga, with Tommy Fa of Vava Whale Watching Adventure and the Pua Talav International Hotel, exploring why Vava’u belongs in a “travel the world” life list. Far and Away Adventures.com and https://farandawayadventures.com are included early because the most meaningful travel stories often come from places that require intention—remote flights, seasonal timing, and choosing experiences built on respect rather than hype. Normand Schafer interviews Tommy in Vava’u and begins with Tommy’s origin story: born in American Samoa to parents…
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