The dog on the paddle board is everything. The dogs were one of my favorite parts of Rarotonga

Please dont take this as patronising because that's not how this is meant but your unique selling point is the intellectual approach you take. Geography, geology and socio- economics are fascinating, useful to know and very rare in travelogues. Keep them coming because I love them!!!

Yes!! Great job!!!

I loved this video. I went about 6 months ago. Dogs and roosters in abundance. Man them roosters are relentless, they go at all hours. I stayed near Muri in Matavera by the KAPS gas station. I was bummed because the day I went to Aitutaki the snorkeling wasn't great. But I am hoping to make it back next year to bring my niece. Charlie's doesn't mess around, huge portions. I got lucky and stayed at an airbnb that was an organic farm and cooked us breakfast everyday. Oh I also got lucky and got to know the owner of the pearl farm. I think she lived on Mangaia but came to the main island to reload on her jewelry supply. They supply pearls to all of the stores on raro. I brought back some beautiful pieces. Man, i love watching your videos. It sparks something in me to just wanting to go and try new things.

Thank you for sharing my beautiful island to the world I’m so glad that you both enjoy your trip to the Cook Island 🏝

As a born and raised Cook Islander, it's so interesting to see the genuine surprise from visitors at the local way of life, which is commonplace for me but so exotic to them.

This is awesome! Who knew I needed to add these islands to my list.... I do now! 😉

Such a paradise! Aitutaki is not be missed, totally worth the extra cost. For Brits based in the UK, the best way to see the Cooks is with Air New Zealand. You can book an Auckland return via LAX or Singapore from as little as a gr and (depending on the time of year). So if you've a trip planned to NZ then the Cooks are super easy to add on. One thing to remember is that on Friday's only there's a direct flight from Rarotonga to LAX so that's worth bearing in mind too. Possibly the cheapest Round the World ticket out there!

This is the best video I have ever seen about the Cook Islands. So so informative! It’s my favourite place in the world and now I can use this to convince everyone else to go.

Love the Cook Islands!!! Aitutaki day trip was my favourite!

The water the food the mountains everything his so awesome, beautiful..I've heard of the Cook Islands..But thank you Alex for giving my wife and I a more insight of this Island gem..👍✈

Well put together video with good balance of information and your experiences. Well done! 💪🏻

The most beautiful waters I have ever seen! The came together beautifully love. 😍

great video dude thank you, heading over there in a few weeks for the first time, cheers!

Had our honeymoon there.... 20 years ago, so relaxing

Always love your videos, and this is a great video for a cold Saturday. Thanks, Alex!

I appreciate your guidance about being respectful as a traveler land cleaning up trash ❤

Been so high on my bucket list ever since learning about Rarotonga in my intro to anthro class years ago!

We've been thinking about going there for a while now. Wow.. what a place Alex! 👌- Trevor

Looks like a great place to relax and get away from the hustle of life. Great info in an fun storytelling format. Cheers Shawna🍁

Thanks for the warning about dragon fish.

Such a beautiful place! Also love the completeness of this travel guide

Heard that it is also possible to do some kite surfing there:).

I'm from the Cook Islands, born raised in U.S. haps home is calling me back. Miss home...

absolutely adore the way this guy describes the islands 😂 reminds me of how awesome it is to live here ❤

fantastic video Alex, thank you! need to lose the baby weight before booking flight tickets but Cook Islands are on the list for sure.

The Needle was a great hike. It’s one of my favourite places to holiday.

Amazing content, Alex! Always nice and satisfying to watch your videos

Awe so lucky!!!👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻😊😊Thanks for all ur tips and videos!

That threadfin butterflyfish at 10:39 is amazing! So beautiful it's inspiring me to paint a series of terracotta pots inspired by obscure, but beautiful designs found in nature. This one is so modern looking, those opposed black and white stripes with the bright yellow, just wow! Thanks for exploring the nooks and crannies of the world and sharing the amazing footage with the rest of us who can't or won't get to go to these amazing places, from the tip of a mountain to the depths of a reef!

woww, I see the difference of your videos and hiw much get clear and bright

Amazing, inspiring video as usual Alex! Keep up the good work! :D

Awesome explaination. See m.j s like peaceful n scenic place.

Really helpful video. Thank you

Kia orana , Great video! Have been to Raro 7x and you summed it up bloody well in a short space of time!

Wow, you guy's went up the needle!! Didn't realise you could

Bravo! 👏. Thank you! Great video(s)!! 🏞️💙🏖️

I felt like I travelled with you

Thanks bro for the video . Really happy you got to explore my culture ..🇨🇰 much respect 👍🥰

Thanks so much Alex for a great, informative video. My wife and I are going for a week in Aitutaki the last of March. It's been on our list since we flew near there on our way back from Australia years ago. I went to kindergarten in Guam so I love the Polynesian culture. Did you have any issues with mosquitoes in Aitutaki? I teach geography in a high school and I have shared some of your previous productions. It was so great to show them relevant footage from the Aral Sea. Much respect for journey through life.

Those islands look beautiful!

I would love 💕 to have a hitch hiker in my paddle board too !! 😂😂

Ten thumbs up!!

Always super informative♥️

Absolutely fantastic video, many thanks. Warm greetings from the garden island of Kauai

Stunning ❤️

Guess what ? I am going to Aitutaki this Sunday 13th June 2021 I love the colour grading and the sharpness in your videos I’m a bit of a amateur but I’m taking my Gopro 9 and Mavic 2 pro With my filters so hopefully I’ll get some good shots Great work bro!!

Sooner than later. Wifey say leggooooooo!!!!!

Videio veri nice❤

You just keep increasing the length of my bucket list lol

Love your videos! Subbed and liked!

Beyond beautiful

😄😄 ika mata ta akari you pronounce that perfect 👏👍😂

Congratulations for your national holiday on 4th August Cook Islands from your friends in Germany

Thanks for the video, but ROFL, lionfish are extremely painful, but not at all deadly! My 6 year old was stung 13 times by a lion fish & while it was horribly painful, it did not warrant a trip to the doctor. Just very hot water & some Benadry cream.

Alex -- big hugs from KOLKATA India 🙏☺️♥️

What a wonderful production. Did you film this all by yourself or you have a team to work on these videos?

Amazing! Which one is the best month to go there? When did you go? 😊

Great video!

Nice video.. Lion fish are not going to kill you tho and treatment is just was it with walm water.. there isn’t any official reports of death, ever! They are very tasty.. just cut spines off and fillet like normal fish

Great video however you said the books name you referred to as 'The Wayfarers' but the title of the book you show is 'The Wayfinders'. Considering your field of profession how could you miss that. But like I said....great video.

Alex, we're going in June. What sort of license do I need to rent a scooter in the island?

Where did you stay on the Island of Rarotonga ? Lots to choose from!! Thanks for the informative video 😊

I hope that I will go there soon. I am currently in New Zealand soo maybe the borders will open soon 😁👍

hey Mr Alex awesome Vid - Question - music? sounds awesome! whos the artist[s]?

Alex could you tell me more about the internet in the cooks? How it works if I rent a house, or how much itll cost

Nowhere near Fiji. Located between American Samoa & Tahiti.

I'm gonna go to A village called Mangia

I was just on holiday in Cape town now my bank account is crying

Is the internet connection fast now? I'm not talking about Netflix, but in 2007 it cost something like NZ$1 per 10 minutes and took longer than that to even refresh my emails.

Hi Alex hope you are well I just watched your trip to the Cook Islands I really loved the video and the information will help me in my trip in June I was wondering if you could help me with some information about drone use in Aitutaki I believe there are restrictions on using your drone I see from your video you used your drone What information do I need to No about using my DJI drone Hope you can assist me Regards Darren

What is best was to go to the cook Islands from GERMANY?

Home ❤️

Alex, What are we looking at in cost? Flights/hotel

Do you recommend the cooks or bora Bora? For natural beauty not for like amount of people

how do you do your travel purchase? who do you go through? Im in California.

What is the name of the background music are you playing?

Did you need to do some application form or follow some strict regulations to use a drone in Cook Islands?

Please can you help me to cook island

How many cost in cook islands of 15 days minimum

Thankgod a place on earth without stupid skyscrapers

Means of communication there

What about most beautiful island One foot island??? Most beautiful place on Earth 😉

Located between American Samoa and Fiji?...ummm what???

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I HATE IT WHEN PPL USE CAPS AND TELL ME TO LIKE THEIR VIDS

You where never there. Thats crap

Bro you talk to much i mean “ showing your face “ can’t you tak and just showing the trip without your face appeal on the video ? Improve that will get you more like and follows thanks