It largely depends on where in French Polynesia you live. If you live on the main island of Tahiti in the capital city Pape'ete it has a very modernized feel and look. There are buildings every where, lots of cars, and traffic. read more
Two main types of canoes existed in Polynesia : massive canoes -often double- used for great migrations or war that could reach 30 m long and transport up to 300 people ; and thin canoes, more easy to control and fit with an outrigger for fishing. read more