Hey everyone, thanks for the kind words! If anyone would like to get in contact with John Mark with questions about the Island or how you can help support it, and even information about visiting the island of Utupua, you can reach out to him at rupuajohnmark@gmail.com. For all you fellow adventurers out there, they are interested in having more visitors from everywhere!

@onehandtyping958

3 ай бұрын

How many dollars you got in your pocket now? 2,35M subs, first vid I saw of yours you were sitting on a bridge, broke and scared. Now look at you!

@peekaboohidenseeken5722

3 ай бұрын

Yes they need medical supplies , fresh clothes, food supplies but I feel in these days of rough times they are the most safe and secure! So why don't you begin asking for donations for these beautiful people and have supplies helecoptered to them on a regular basis?

@richhhhhh4720

3 ай бұрын

How much money did you donate from your sponsorship and KZread royalties? Making a lot a money of people that don’t use money and welcomed you in!! …. Cue the sad music 🙁

@choosesomethingfun5608

3 ай бұрын

@@richhhhhh4720 "Making a lot a money of people" One thing is for certain, you are no KZread guru. Maybe you are just here for ill informed comments.......

@aubz81

3 ай бұрын

Hopefully you have donated the proceeds of this video to help restock their clinic or possibly hire one more educator? It would be wonderful to hear what you've done to help the island!

Thank you brothr luke for this unforgettable memories but indeed a powerful message to the rest of the world..we are forgotten in many other ways but rich in our culture, with act of sharing,living in simplicity ,caring for our environment and promoting peace and harmony among ourselves.A true meaning of life.love u.

@skadihuntress

3 ай бұрын

love what you're doing man, keep powering through ❤ be the change you want to see

@rollingtroll

3 ай бұрын

Thank you for helping to make this possible, and for taking care of Utupua

@gregoryallenn

3 ай бұрын

❤❤❤❤

@leafite

3 ай бұрын

Thank you so much for what you do. This world needs more people like you and the people of Utupua.

@beastscooter

3 ай бұрын

Wow! Brother John, you speak like the voice of the earth! Thank you for sharing your insights. Love to you, your extended family, and your island home.Peace

Hi Luke, today I wanna call you my brother. I am so pleased to see you're able to reach our Islands, especially Utupua Island, creating wonderful content for my wantoks. You're truly a great and so humble person I found on KZread. I'm inspired and motivated on what you did. Also, introducing my channel on your video intro snippet was a great achievement for me. Tagio tumas!🇸🇧

@One1Lane

3 ай бұрын

too good boy

@Haroldius

3 ай бұрын

Wow i also want to visit Utupua Island😌

@One1Lane

3 ай бұрын

@@Haroldius most welcome

@xdani_thethinkingneko

3 ай бұрын

Pin this comment 😝

@Marynicole830

3 ай бұрын

This is truly an amazing place and worth cherishing. Modern society tried to reinvent the wheel and failed. Humans had how to live together down pat thousands of years ago but for some reason, with more technology we thought we had to change how we lived amongst one another and it’s not a good system. This shows humans are naturally cooperative and helpful and the modern world probably causes alot of the mental health issues people, including me, suffer from. I just hate living in an individualistic place, where everyone is out for themselves. They have to be. I tried not to be like that but I get taken advantage of because the systems we have in place mean that to get ahead, you have to push others down. It’s miserable. I wish I lived in a community. I have so much to offer and so much love to give.

Being from Solomon Islands in I am in tears watching this documentary. Utuapua has represent what some of our villages used to be and changes overtime. Being remote do have its own blessings. Thank you Luke❤❤

@DxbbDx

2 ай бұрын

Join namaz, ISLAM 🕋☄️🌙✨. Spiritual 🌬️🌀 Peace of mind occupied you. Pray for us n me ❤️🙂🎉

@kf9346

Ай бұрын

I'm not from the Solomonss and it made me cry too!

@desratlinda8639

Ай бұрын

Where do you reside now?

@hirandozipalle3297

Ай бұрын

Ikr..? Nowadays it’s just drama, money and such bullsh!t.. everything in the islands is stupid nowadays.. people don’t give things out for free anymore.. it’s only money money money.. it’s sad watching them still living like the good old days, knowing we will never get to have that again, not like the past. maybe it’s better that they stay remote.. I mean for hospital and everything yah hem nogut, but everything else hem solid stret..

@user-fv6zg8xm9c

25 күн бұрын

@@desratlinda8639 Solomon islands but we are the villages that expose to the pace of civilization. We have access to everything but slowly forgetting ourselves in the process.

I love KZreadrs that do this kind of stuff like this. You probably made that family’s entire life by bringing them back to their home. The feeling of being stuck and then suddenly getting set free is so awesome.

the way you capture the world… so beautifully human. forever proud of you luke! thank you for sharing your love for life with us.

@seanrowshandel1680

3 ай бұрын

Try becoming an English Teacher and then going to places like Utupua to teach them while implementing the same "respect" principles that teachers used when they were teaching YOU English (and any others as well). Just showing up there and being Some Kid and then leaving is kind of weird. However, it's very difficult not to "get attached" to your students UNLESS you have complaints about your family. John Mark clearly had That Type of English teacher. You can't just be a substitute. You have to actually have that same type of "You have come to this class aware that I'm asking for you to respect me within this 'classroom environment' where I respect you, and where That Respect defines the classroom environment, and to say otherwise would be to actively shirk accountability and to be 'a terror [upon you, actively challenging your entire population to a duel]' in general. So, are you ready? How are you feeling this morning? Would you like to look at the cover of this book? Would you like to explore its contents? Can you look at the title of the first chapter for me? What does it say? Are you ready? Can you do ____ for me? for meeeee [after you've already 'changed the course of the lesson' For The Students in the same way]?? Can you make *A LIST*?". Stop Your OldNography at this instant!

@seanrowshandel1680

3 ай бұрын

Try becoming an English Teacher and then going to places like Utupua to teach them while implementing the same "respect" principles that teachers used when they were teaching YOU English (and any others as well). Just showing up there and being Some Kid and then leaving is kind of weird. However, it's very difficult not to "get attached" to your students UNLESS you have complaints about your family. John Mark clearly had That Type of English teacher. You can't just be a substitute. You have to actually have that same type of teacher who creates THE BASELINE MINIMUM for a classroom: "You have come to this class aware that I'm asking for you to respect me within this 'classroom environment' where I respect you, and where That Respect defines the classroom environment, and to say otherwise would be for me, your foreign teacher to actively shirk accountability and to be 'a terror [upon you, actively challenging your entire population to a duel]' in general. So, are you ready? How are you feeling this morning? Would you like to look at the cover of this book? Would you like to explore its contents? Can you look at the title of the first chapter for me? What does it say? Are you ready? Can you do ____ for meeee? For meee [after you've already changed 'the course of the lesson' FOR THE STUDENTS]??? Can you make *A LIST*?".

@scoper7897

3 ай бұрын

its decent

@eternaldrunk

2 ай бұрын

is this some record for most likes for a bot

@jimbojimbo6873

2 ай бұрын

Please stop using human as an adjective

Stunning video Luke 🥲 teared up at the end 🫶

@chrisarredondo3756

3 ай бұрын

❤❤❤ YES Theory 😮 ❤❤❤

@taroinnocent3265

3 ай бұрын

Yes theory 😮

@MatejGrintal

3 ай бұрын

Thomas again flirting with young twinks, what a classic one...

@richhhhhh4720

3 ай бұрын

Did you tear up about the sponsorship!? Made quite a bit of money didn’t he!! Kinda ruins the whole ‘message’ of the video don’t you think?

@martastaruch7952

3 ай бұрын

Repeating again: we NEED A COLLAB YOU GUYS

now THIS is what i call content. and from such a young guy? amazing. You were so professional, personal, and humble during the trip, and you are a kind old soul indeed. very wonderful video. thank you!

John Mark's parents should be extremely proud of the man they raised. I would love to visit Utupua but sadly, being disabled I don't see that happening so I am grateful for videos like this.

I was on this island 10 years ago while doing and expedition of the islands. It was the most amazing experience I have ever had and I have had a few. I see many familiar faces and had tears during you entire video. Thank You

@donHooligan

3 ай бұрын

expedition of the islands? are you one of the rich people destroying everything?

@Idkanymore567

3 ай бұрын

@@donHooliganshut up

@JulieVDK01396

3 ай бұрын

why the need to write that?@@donHooligan

@beerinmind

3 ай бұрын

​@@donHooliganBet your a blast at parties

@Marynicole830

3 ай бұрын

@@donHooligan yup let’s just assume stuff of people. It’s not like working class or middle class people can’t raise enough money for travel.

As an Australian and a member of the defence force I have travelled to the Solomon Islands several times. Utupua is indeed remote, I have only overflown it. You have had a remarkable experience. Good to see another post from you.

@geegee9991

3 ай бұрын

Cn someone drop them medical supplies, for instance?

@Cl-40

3 ай бұрын

What’s the population of the utupua island?

@zacharybear7243

3 ай бұрын

Well airdrop them some medical supplies haha

@Michelle_Emm

3 ай бұрын

​@zacharybear7243 the Australian government is giving aid of $171million in the current financial year. America gives $21million. Maybe the US could cough up a bit more.

@joan.nao1246

3 ай бұрын

​@@Michelle_Emm uummm the US doesn't do enough for the US & its peoples as it is

no money, but some of the richest people ive ever seen. thanks so much for sharing your journey and experiences. I hope you do a return visit someday.

Thank you so much for this documentary! Imagine that some people call these communities primitive...peace, love, mutual respect, one with nature, no pollution, no crime, no prisons, no greed. To me, THAT is civilized people!

My grandma is from utupua, thanks for choosing to visit our home and sharing your experience with the world.. GOD BLESS

@Jrnosef

3 ай бұрын

What religion do they believe in? How do they know religion in utupua

@viinig1

3 ай бұрын

@@Jrnosef In the video they are praying with crosses and a priest is preaching. I'd say Christianity

@Marynicole830

3 ай бұрын

@@Jrnosef they aren’t an uncontacted people. They just haven’t bought into our individualistic society and good on them. They see the value in love and community.

The fact that Utupua is "forgotten" is a blessing. That's the only reason the inhabitants are happy, healthy, content and able to maintain their wonderful society. A place with no money! No pollution! Where people leave in peace and support each other... that's a dream come true. Keep it that way. Don't lose what you have.

@MrCSeiberlin

3 ай бұрын

Hardly forgotten. Notice the mission and other donated materials brought into the island (clothes, medical supplies, education materials). Small enough population to survive on local food supply tho.

@mj.l

2 ай бұрын

pollution is everywhere on this planet

@PH4RX

2 ай бұрын

Betel nuts are not healthy.

@nathanreiber6819

2 ай бұрын

Glad we're posting instructions on how to get there on yt.

@MrCSeiberlin

2 ай бұрын

@@nathanreiber6819 Well considering cruise ships have it as a stopover it's not like it is any big secret;-)

Honestly, the most compelling video I have ever seen on KZread. You are a master of communicating. Keep up the extraordinary work.

@kf9346

Ай бұрын

Agreed. Made me very emotional and very hard to put any comments into words.

Because of this visit to Utupua, I am now a subscriber. I just happened on this video, decided to watch it, and now I get to watch all the rest of your story. I am an old woman, (will be 80 in July) living in Brownsville, Texas, USA, so your adventures will keep me occupied for a long time, hopefully.

thank you for the gift of remembering to expand everything i know whenever i watch your videos thank you for sharing the most important stories which are annoyingly always the forgotten ones

@maryrj1623

3 ай бұрын

doodieee!!

@skylarsa

3 ай бұрын

Dodie❤ I love that your views are the world are the same as Luke!

@atyem9995

2 ай бұрын

I dislike your music

@DailyDoseOfSuki

Ай бұрын

omg dodie

I have a memory from my uncle, he married a woman from Africa. But, she was from a very remote village, she developed psychological issues due to living in the West. I resonated with what John Mark said when he wasn't happy living with money, as it was the same thing that damaged her. She was the most amazing and open person, loving and warm to everybody she ever met, yet many didn't like her because of this. Too many closed and distrusting people in the modern world; she had to live in Stamford, near some open land, that helped her a bit. I remember when we visited their home, they lived in two trailers at my fathers family farm. They were not necessarily well liked because they often just visited other family unannounced and would just walk in as was customary at that farm, but usually people inform of their visit first. Everything, I mean everything was open. They would take anything from anywhere if they needed it and expected the same because her culture in that remote village was all about sharing like the forgotten islands. Sometimes their kids would get into trouble, they would take the play bricks, or even a take a cake from on of their relatives house. They always brought other home baked cakes or biscuits in return, and later returned the blocks, but were told off as they were supposed to ask for permission. This video reminded me of my uncles family. They all grew up conditioned into the Western Frame except the two born in that remote village in Africa. The younger ones all grew up had families of their own and are doing more or less ok in life. The eldest two have mental health issues, both struggle with relationships and one doesn't have kids or a partner and lives in government housing. The other one has lived in many different countries, and has one child with a woman in Philippines; surprisingly, last I heard his mental health improved, he is doing well despite how bad the Philppines government is towards foreigners. I was thinking that those eldest two could function better if they lived on the Forgotten Island, it would be so beautiful. That village in Africa no longer exists, I wasn't really told what happened to it, nor the country it was in. My uncle was a bit weird. Thanks for this great and warm video Luke!

@AI-BS-

3 ай бұрын

I think sharing to that degree is a bit unhealthy.

@gracelewis6071

3 ай бұрын

Thank you for sharing. I'd like to say that I don't think framing disturbance due to our society's insistence on using money and the lack of care that comes about from that as "a mental health issue" is fair or just or sane. These people grew up around deep care. They are simply experiencing the grief and anguish that comes from loosing that. I would suggest it is us who have the mental health problems - we have suppressed and dissociated away from these feelings to such an extent that we pathologize those who have normal human ones. That's pathology. J Krishnamurti's quote applies here - it is no measure of health to be well adjusted to a profoundly sick society.

@OmanAMNOTGOODWITHCOMPUTER

2 ай бұрын

That was a fascinating read. Thank you.

@zxzxzxzxzxxz

2 ай бұрын

@@AI-BS- fax

@turnerd20

2 ай бұрын

that's a big problem with our Western culture, we demand everybody follow our way of living or else and then we have the arrogance to say we are better than everybody else, we need to be humbled

Congratulations on your content. Not only very instructive, but extremely necessary in these dark times we are currently living in. I hope that each and every message you are sending reaches as many people as possible. I send a hug here from Brazil.

Luke, you are so respectful of the cultures you visit. God has gifted you with exceptional videography skills. One of the best videos I've watched in a while. Well done!

@ryanchristiansen

Ай бұрын

DNA not god.

truly always a breath of fresh air whenever you post luke!!! so awesome to see you still exploring the world!!!

@edwink1467

3 ай бұрын

HI BEN

@jamesharpXD

3 ай бұрын

dawg

What an amazing thing! Such a beautiful community. They appear to have so much more time, live at a relaxed pace, and without a care beyond what's needed in the immediate moment.

what an amazing experience to share with the world - thank you!! keep on doing what you are doing luke!!

Almost got me to tears. That's exactly what the true meaning of life is, sir. What a beautiful video. What beautiful people. Thank you for making this Luke.

@Ixoraisavampire

3 ай бұрын

Its ironic cus i was just telling a friend about how people from islands have the key to life, and then this guy literally says he does lol

You are absolutely my favorite creator on this platform. So glad to have been with you on this journey for a few years now and it’s amazing how your videos get better and better not only with storytelling but also the cut and the visuals too!

The simplicity of life shining through - what beautiful people and you bringing it to us- I’m so glad this video randomly popped up in my feed.

Never seen one of your videos before but this popped up. What a beautiful group of people. Thank you for sharing your experience there.

the depth of the storytelling in these videos is just unreal - thanks for sharing your art Luke.

you open my eyes more and more with every film of yours luke, thank you for capturing the world in such a raw and honest yet beautiful way

I love love love this video, thank you Luke for sharing!! wishing you the best and safe travels where ever you go:)

Thank you for this video, these people seem so truly happy. I'm going through a very difficult time, but it's nice to know that places like this exist and they truly care for one another. 💖

@DxbbDx

2 ай бұрын

🎉❤Join namaz, ISLAM 🕋☄️🌙✨. Spiritual 🌬️🌀 Peace of mind occupied you. Pray for us n me ❤️🙂

This made me conscious how much we failed as society, we’re individualists, we’re not family, we’re strangers. This is our real struggle 😢

@Chimarkgames

3 ай бұрын

totally agree. those forgotten islands should remain forgotten so that those people can live in peace. Capitalism will poison everything it touches including our society.

@donHooligan

3 ай бұрын

Utupua sounds like Utopia.

@BobbaDons

3 ай бұрын

"his made me conscious how much we failed as society, we’re individualists, we’re not family, we’re strangers." Sorry you feel this way, but in my experience this is simply untrue. Community is all around us for those willing to accept it.

@ImtheONEnotthetwo

3 ай бұрын

@@BobbaDonsYou’re thinking too small. This person is thinking SOCIETY. How are we as society a family? Don’t you see all the fighting and hatred even amongst neighbors in the same neighborhood? Imagine the Utupua lifestyle being that of the entire USA, where instead of fighting with each other, we ALL helped each other ( and not just small communities). I believe that’s what this person is saying.

@enlathxaind178

3 ай бұрын

This is so true.

This is so awesome, Luke! I have a friend here in Hawai'i that came from Honiara (the capital) of the Solomon Islands, and always talks about just how much he misses home and after graduation to go back and help his people. A genuine braddha! Good vid as always.

Luke I love ur content bro, I've been following you and watching your videos since I was around 18 back in 2017. PLEASE never stop making content. ur one of the most inspirational people I've seen on this platform and you have a penchant for traveling and conveying the world in such a beautiful way and I honestly aspire to be like you one day

This was beautiful and honestly helped turn my day around and look at it with a better perspective. Thank you.

I am from Solomon Islands. Thank you for capturing this 🙏

I was so surprised and happy to see this video - I had just opened my youtube and then saw it. The story, the people - John Mark - and the the journey to and being there in Utupua was amazing, beautiful and touching. I had never heard of that island before. It was a powerful story just on the journey there. Your camera work, music and editing was amazing - and really gave a focus on not just the island itself and how beautiful it is - but showed the kindness of the people who were a "big happy, happy family" living in a forgotten place that your video showed why it is so unforgettable . The ending words of you just sitting with John Mark, and then you saying, thinking of all that you have seen there "...that's beautiful, man" and John Mark replying simply and with quiet emotion, "Very beautiful...very beautiful". That sums up why we will always remember that place he and his big happy, happy family call home. You are amazing Luke. Thank you for being the storyteller you were - and have become.

i never thought i would cry for a video but this one these people are amazing

Thank you Luke for your amazing videos. The photography was amazing, capturing the beautiful scenery and of course, the beautiful smiles. They, the people, truely respected you for your unique way of blending in with them, showing no superior qualities. I respect you a lot and hope you continue on in your ventures.

I hope they can get the resources they need. An amazing story, thank you for sharing!

they seem so happy without money and they all share stuff with eachother its very nice to see

@Nr.7-Seven

3 ай бұрын

Thats a delusion, it only works because its a tinny community. On big communities you cant distribute goods like this, it would just be missused, and people without anything to offer would end up dead. At same time people on that island have no chance of health care, so if someone gets sick they are doomed to die, even on the smallest things, because you cant just get a boat or helicopter asap to get you to a clinic. And medicine is costly to produce, so how do you want to pay for it? With 1000000 chickens? There is a reason we abandoned this kind of life and why it only works to a degree on an isolated island. On the mainland we abandoned it, we once lived in small communities like that, villages with wooden fences or not even those, mostly a community was only one family, so all releated, same as the people on that island. Usualy women got traded as brides to other villages to keep the gen pool up, after they discovered incest is bad. Usualy a lot of goods had to be offered for a bride, horses, sheeps, pigs,... But the main reason this concept got abandoned was it was hard to determine a value, and it had to be negotisted each time, which consumed way to much energy and time. The second reason were raiders/warlords. As you can asume a tinny community like that, mostly only be 30 people for each village including elderly, kids and women, so possible often there only have been 4-8 grown men. So such a village had to store food, wood, water, all for the winter aswell. And raiders/warlords thought its a good nice thing to not work themselves for all that, because its way easier to just take it, so they raided such a town, killed the men and elderly, stayed there to gr@pe the women, possibly selling the kids and the women afterwards into slavery, or just abandoning them without resources in the idea that the kids and the women will somehow rebuild the village so they can raid it some years later again. So all structures we got nowdays are for safety, from removing wild dangerous animals out of our town areas, for creating police to detain criminals which want to do such ill acts, to always have food, water, electricity, medicine, and so on on disposal. But with this came obligations, you need to parttake in the system, need to work from 9 to 5, to create something the people in the system need, and for that parttaking you get your share of money, which then can be used for anything by a fixed price in that system, you still can go on some markets and try to negotiate, but think about it, that you would be forced to do that for everything in your life, even if you go in the bar and want to drink a coke, you would have to negotiate the price, and then again for the next coke. And then when its something you need urgently like medicine, the person selling it could be cruel, knowing your struggle they would just force you to pay an insane price. While now thats all regulated. So as much as you think that life is happy they have on that island, its an delusion, it works to a certain degree for them because they are isolated and dont have any enemys (but think about some pirates raiding them, they would stand no chance). And in the case of sickness i already said, doomed.

@AJTramberg

3 ай бұрын

Yet, they are requesting "government services". You can't have it both ways.

@oliveryt7168

3 ай бұрын

@@AJTramberg I was surprised too.. After the first minutes I thought it was a small self-sufficient community... But it obviously isnt.

@dantheman909

3 ай бұрын

And they all live in abject poverty too.

@Nr.7-Seven

3 ай бұрын

@@oliveryt7168 It would never work, thats the whole point why communism doesnt work. Because you cant produce everything needed. So you live a very cheap life on the minumum, and dare something unexpected to happen, you are doomed. Thats why we went away from this, we had this long ago, all over the world small settlements, and then the raiders came...

Luke, what an amazing adventure. For you, of course, and for us. An exploration anywhere in the Solomon Islands would have been a treat, but you picked such a remote island--the forgotten island--and that was extra fascinating. Thanks so much.

I love your storytelling. Always get excited when you release a new video! Thank you and keep up the good work Luke

Luke, thank you for this. I am a Temotu woman (from Santa Cruz) watching from Bolivia, South America. I haven't been to Utupua or neighbouring Vanikoro. I fully understand the risks involved in travelling to these islands outside of Lata. I am not in a position to do anything yet, but it is my goal, prayer and conviction to address this. So far, I am away so people I talk to don't take me seriously. But my time will come. Once I start moving around and going home to resettle. Much love and God bless. 🥺🤗❤️

Thank you for another great film. I was surprised that they spoke English there. With the great hardship the people of Utupua have in traveling to and from the other islands, and no gasoline on Utupua, it made me think that their ancestors probably traveled between the islands without the need of gasoline or motors on their boats, it may be a useful skill to bring back. As long as the people of Utupua can meet their needs for survival, and live without money, I think it may be a great way to live. Now that I may be nearing the end of my life, have lost so many loved ones, and have worked hard to make money since I was a child, it all seems like a waste. It's the people in our lives, the time we can spend with them, and engaging with our environment is whats really of value, not slaving away at a crappy job. I do like modern conveniences and would have loved to have lived in a community that Jacque Fresco had envisioned and for mankind with great detail and plans, where there was no money and no one lived in poverty. He called it the "Venus Project".

I stumbled upon your travel videos, and I'm at a loss for words to express how much they resonate with me. Your videos exude life in every aspect, from the captivating storytelling to the impeccable editing and the genuine honesty you convey. They are undeniably works of art. You are truly inspiring. Each of your videos has had a profound impact on me, from smiles to tears. You've opened my eyes to a perspective of the world that I had overlooked and forgotten in this busy life. Before discovering your channel, I hadn't given much consideration to travel and human connection, but watching your videos made me feel as though I was right there with you on your journey. Your ability to touch people's lives is not only heartwarming but also incredibly motivating. Your work has quickly become my favorite thing of this platform, and I will eagerly anticipate each new videos you will put out. They are truly unique and a testament to your talent and passion. Keep up the exceptional work! You are an extraordinary individual!

A beautiful short doc. Great work!

Your videos always make me a little emotional and this was no exception. The world could learn a lot from the people of this forgotten island. Thanks for letting us know about this and sharing your experience. So beautiful, indeed.

Luke, you have an ability to not only tell a story but show an experience. I'm glad you take your time and make your videos perfect.

Wow luke i started watching you back in 2016. To see you come this long way as a filmmaker and doing this type of work is amazing. Absolutely loved every second of this film and the editing was amazing. Also loved the storytelling. I appreciate you bringing this to everyone to watch. Saludos desde Argentina 😊

Luke thank you for capturing and sharing these videos your truly amazing at showing us how much more there is to the world

This is actually a beautiful thing to see where people are supporting each other and material possessions mean nothing.

@tomcollins5112

3 ай бұрын

It's interesting how a people who eschew material possessions and don't use money also extends their arms at their government asking for it.

@nidhogg6344

3 ай бұрын

This system just doesn't work, beside in your own family. i don't ask my kids or parents money when i give them food. There, it's a big family. But the rest of the world isn't, therefor we need money and materials.

@Vernisaje

3 ай бұрын

​@@nidhogg6344It can work if you have medical specialists, if you build your own pharmaceutical laboratory, if you train your people to be teachers. Then yeah, they can live without money. But they are asking for tax funded government support, without being a tax payer ... they are beautiful people, but they got confused on how the world works. Even in highly socialized countries like Denmark and Germany, you pay a lot of your income, in order for it to return to you in the form of social services. Nothing is free.

@darkcnotion

3 ай бұрын

@@nidhogg6344 Hayek figured that out a long time ago, that's why we use the price system since we no longer live in small tribes.

@petmensan

2 ай бұрын

its called a family, not a nation.

I am in the middle of Milan, literally in tears watching these gorgeous humans, showing us what humanity truly is. Thanks little brother, for having the chtuzpah to go out there and document such beauty. Forgotten island? More like blessed island ❤

@happy777abc

3 ай бұрын

I wanna go:)

On every human level of kindness, hope and compassion you nailed it ❤ Great video along with great message for people suffering and struggling with mental illnesses. Bravo Luke

Very heartfelt video/story. Keep up the good work, and keep exploring forgotten places to bring them to life and forefront.

This is the way life is meant to be lived smiling & happy. These wonderful people should have provided to them all the supplies they need. God bless them all.

@AJTramberg

3 ай бұрын

Would you rather live there?

Luke , I don’t think any body can tell a story quite like you do man.. you’re the best keep doing what you’re doing. The simplicity of life on that island is awe inspiring .. God Bless and stay safe In your travels

Your videos always make me emotional and have me reflective about my own life. You’re doing an amazing work in this world.

Oh my god! I am bursting into tears. Absolutely beautiful. Thanks, Luke for sharing it with the world. Love and blessings.

Bro went from a cocky child youtuber to one of my favorites. I appreciate your work, Luke!

What an absolutely amazing story, I really hope these islanders get the services they need so desperately. Much love for doing something like this and for helping John Mark go back to his home village when he wasn't able to. Amazing job, you will continue to be one of the best people on this platform.

This was beautiful, thanks for sharing. I got such melancholy watching this, as if my soul knew this is how we are supposed to live. In harmony with nature, and each other

I've been in a pretty bad low in the past months, but just seeing this video helped me so much in a way I just can't explain. I'm not sure what was in it, but I needed it. Thanks so much, Luke.

Dude…these experiences you are having and sharing are awesome! The video work, audio and music really add a lot of value to your videos…great job bud. 💪🏼

You are a gift Luke. Thank you for your work. Humbled.

I for one am jealous that you got to experience something so beautiful yet should be ALL of our way of life! Beautiful people, island, & video. BRAVO dear young man! 🎉🎉

Very inspiring video Luke, you certainly nailed it, thanks for sharing, may God bless you!

The world is a better place with Luke within it.

What a beautiful place of love and kindness and connection. No wonder he missed his "forgotten," unforgettable home so much ❤

Great video Luke! It's my first time learning about Utupua, well done!

I am grateful you shared this experience; it is wonderful.❤❤❤

Utopua is actually Utopia. How fortunate for you to visit. I love the sense of community. They, perhaps, should consider themselves fortunate to be forgotten. What a beautiful experience. Thank you for sharing.

@MrCSeiberlin

3 ай бұрын

Utopia really? Notice the textiles they were wearing (note- modern textiles likely donated through the mission or other charity), poor education situation, or how out of everything their clinic was for supplies? Think they don't barter on the island on some level either? What do you think happens when someone gets sick with something that easily treatable elsewhere (like needing an appendectomy)? You saw a tour of extreme poverty with the only saving grace that food is easier to come by, the population is low (and likely very inter-related) and the climate doesn't require much shelter

@tevaz5001

3 ай бұрын

They say that they are in dire need of government support. Does that mean nothing to you?

@dianamayfield5615

3 ай бұрын

In response to those who criticize my calling Utopua a Utopia, I would like to show you the response from Lukes host. Of course, it's true that they don't have all the creature comforts that many of us enjoy, but they have the following - @JohnMarkRupua 7 days ago Thank you brothr luke for this unforgettable memories but indeed a powerful message to the rest of the world..we are forgotten in many other ways but rich in our culture, with act of sharing,living in simplicity ,caring for our environment and promoting peace and harmony among ourselves.A true meaning of life.love u. Sadly, I think most of us cannot say the same about our lives...

@MonsterJuiced

3 ай бұрын

​@dianamayfield5615 their instruments are plastic pipes that were given to them. Their second language is surprisingly English. These people are living a Monks life and are at peace with themselves but they do not live without issues our societies easily solve. I think you're romanticising this island of 200 people a bit. The only way a bartering system works like theirs is within a tiny small community. Imagine a small village community in Britain where people used to be able to trade or barter with the local farmers and shops. That was a kind of Utopia for these villagers but their complaints fell on deaf ears when they moved in more families from outside the villages, moved in foreigners to work for cheap labour and built factories and modern houses all around. The farmers are bought out and so are the shops, now there's no bartering or simplicity and it's all modernised for better or worse. This Utopia can only exist in tiny communities and charity is given to them from outside sources. If a whole continent was like that (Africa) then how can they themselves improve their own agriculture, education, technology and evolve to improve their societies?

@Mutnut333

3 ай бұрын

My sentiments, exactly!!! xoxo

Although Utupua, the "forgotten island", lacks many important things, such as staff and materials for the schools and medical facilities, it may be one of the happiest places on earth. I really wish for the people there that the things they lack will change for the better without other things changing too much. For example, it would break my heart if tourism were to become established there, because too many people from a social system that is far too focused on money and the amount of money you have is not compatible with the social community structure on Utupuia.

What a great short documentation. Really well done. I visited Utupua in late 2006. Not too much seems to have changed. Probably it is a blessing if communities like these do not have to much visibility and exposure. However with it's remote location even with increased visibility the island will mostly benefit from it.

Outstanding Luke. Your Journalistic talent definitely shines in this piece of work. Bravo! Having been a planet citizen and expat since my 30's I am enjoying following your journey. Carry-on. :0)

How is the YT algorithm not picking up a 2.35 mil subscribers video of travel? Amazes mw

@andrewhughes7642

3 ай бұрын

...it doesn't matter. Those who know know.

@pursuitofexcitement

3 ай бұрын

Lack of consistent posting schedule would be my guess. I love Luke and I know these videos take a lot of work, but if we roughly knew when to expect new videos, it would help his view count a lot!

@Ixoraisavampire

3 ай бұрын

@@pursuitofexcitementi think hes focused more on sharing his experiences

@Eugene141

3 ай бұрын

Why would a capitalist powerhouse promote something that goes against it… I agree it should have millions of views

I love how he doesn’t make himself the centre of attention in his videos, he really focuses on the people and their stories ❤

Bravo Luke! You’re making some really excellent documentaries sir.

Luke, such deep wonderful videos! Remarkable! Hope you can have some fun, too, as you wind your way back to your newly centered self.

U been missed bro good to see ya again

The human being is intrinsically good and happy.Luke has been showing this throughout his videos,which is a great document for humanity.Thank you Luke Korns,for your blessed choice to sharing this beautiful material. I’m a big fan from Brazil.God bless you,always.

Thank you Luke for bringing up stories from this corner of the world!

Soo beautiful. Thank you so much for posting.

In the vast solitude of the Pacific, there's an island untouched by the relentless march of commerce. A place where the currency of human connection outvalues the cold clink of coin. Luke, through his lens, has captured not just images, but the very soul of Utupua. Life, in its raw, unadorned simplicity, speaks louder than words ever could. This, truly, is the essence of existence.

@someguyfromanotherplanet5284

3 ай бұрын

Vinland Saga😂

@Sachi-Rocks

3 ай бұрын

ok poet 👍🏿

@tester3x

3 ай бұрын

Is that why the all have walmart clothes on?

@NGCS-ej4lz

3 ай бұрын

@@tester3x Now imagine some advance civilisation wanted to conquer them, they'd be defenceless, people forget that industry has a hand in national security. In a perfect world that wouldn't have to be the case. In the meantime the Marxist/Zionist Anti-Wh*te propaganda must push this Margaret Mead Blue Lagoon Anthropology.

@mourlyvold64

3 ай бұрын

@@tester3x People don't need to comply to your warped standards to be deserving of some respect. What good did you do today?

Wow…I think these people have got it right. The older I get, the more I crave this sort of simplicity. Fabulous work capturing it Luke.

Wow. This is a masterpiece. Now I really want to go to Utupua to experience something like this first hand.

You are doing some of the best content in the platform. Keep enjoing!

Im so jealous. They should WANT to be forgotten tbh. This is how the Natives lived before the dark history and tourism or foreign government intervention will disrupt their way of life entirely just like it always has. I just wish these islands and tribes always always keep to themselves. The amish have it right in thinking that its an evil world out there

@pointspay4it281

3 ай бұрын

Best comments I’ve seen so far!!

@wsol80

3 ай бұрын

Most people don't actually want to live that way. The "evil world" requires much less physical labor and provides orders of magnitude more entertainment, amenities, protections, and opportunities than an isolated commune lifestyle. If you truly are jealous, the Amish accept converts.

@Ixoraisavampire

3 ай бұрын

@@wsol80 most native people like these islanders are happy about their way of life because they dont want to leave at all, they just want a teensy bit of help. All im saying is that help comes with alot of other things they will not foresee. It is never just help, its a change to their entire way of life

@Ixoraisavampire

3 ай бұрын

@@wsol80 i already got an island bf that im moving with, i AM that jealous sir 🤣. Ive tried american life its not panning out for me🤷‍♂️its not the ONLY possible way to live successfully and Americans need to stop being brainwashed to think that. Even people that live in straight up SLUMS ive seen say they love their life but they just want to help their family. That is because their way of life has taught them much better values than we have. Didnt u hear this dude say he has found the meaning of life there?? Not many Americans you can ask that will answer that question to begin with. Money IS an evil and if u know any history at all u wud know why i say that.

@Ixoraisavampire

3 ай бұрын

@@wsol80 i literally work everyday and so does EVERYBODY I KNOW, wtf r u talking about “less phsyical labor” ?? The economy is in crisis, everybody is working. I have a friend thats still in hs that just got a second job. What r u literally talking about

This is my dream world!! Everyone in the community is 1 big family!

@warrenb2856

2 ай бұрын

Why not start an island community yourself? There seem to be hundreds of people commenting here, that can hardly wait to join you.

Thankyou for sharing such human experiences from distant corners of the world. Really reminds me that we are all together in this journey of life.

Just how do you do it ? This is an incredibly well shared experience. You just show everything so well, no explanations, just like a mirror reflecting the world. I gain so much from those videos, thank you

Who's gonna tell him that there are other forms of economy that money is used and that even in capitalism, barter trades still exist...

We're just going to ignore the 50 other youtube videos showing the port, shops, tourist draws, and that dreaded capitalism occurring...

First time on your channel, and this got me emotional, think I better subscribe.

Such a beautiful message to give out to the world. people should be more often like the people of Utupua! I hope many people see this

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@sivanmisgav9468

2 ай бұрын

Fucking lol

They don't use money in Venezuela either.

Awesome job helping this family!!! This may be super happy!

It was beautiful how they danced and sang when they met you! I think that’s a very natural reaction and loving way for a new person to be welcomed!