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Hiking the Mount Alava Trail
25 Apr 2020

Hiking the Mount Alava Trail

by melinda | | 0

The Mount Alava Trail is the most visited trail within the National Park of American Samoa and for good reasons too. The trail is easy to find, easy to follow, and provides just enough challenge that it makes you work … Continued

American Samoa with Kids, Hiking In American Samoa, National Park of American Samoa, Pacific Island
Hiking to Hidden Beach- Fogama'a, American Samoa
28 Feb 2020

Hiking to Hidden Beach- Fogama'a, American Samoa

by melinda | posted in: Beaches, Hikes | 5

I want you to close your eyes and picture a private beach on a tropical island, far from the hustle of civilization, from chain resorts, far from everything. Just you and the sand and the waves. Fogama’a goes by many … Continued

American Samoa Beaches, American Samoa with Kids, Fogamaa, Hidden Beach, Hiking In American Samoa, Larsens Cove
Le Faleo'o Samoan Cultural Center
20 Feb 2020

Le Faleo'o Samoan Cultural Center

by melinda | posted in: Explore Am Sam | 6

Since we first moved to American Samoa, we have wished for a cultural center, where we could learn about the history of the island and its people, the arts, and the traditions. Almost three years later, we finally have one. … Continued

American Samoan Cultural Center, Amerika Samoa, Le Faleoo, Samoan Culture
Complete Guide to Cyclone Season in American Samoa
30 Jan 2020

Complete Guide to Cyclone Season in American Samoa

by melinda | posted in: Island Life | 7

Severe storms are one of the main threats during Cyclone Season in the tropical islands of American Samoa. Though they rarely hit our shores, it’s important to always be prepared. Just in case. Cyclone Season in American Samoa First off, … Continued

Amerika Samoa, Cyclone Season, Hurricane Season, Tropical Storm
Tuafanua Trail- Hiking in American Samoa
9 Jan 2020

Tuafanua Trail- Hiking in American Samoa

by melinda | posted in: Hikes | 8

If you ask Holden which hiking trail is his favorite, he’ll answer Tuafanua Trail, every time! It’s one of my favorites, too. It blends the perfect amounts of adventure, beauty, and serenity into one fantastic hike. The more challenging ropes … Continued

American Samoa with Kids, Hiking In American Samoa, Vatia
Christmas In American Samoa
27 Dec 2019

Christmas In American Samoa

by melinda | posted in: Island Life | 0

When I was 18, I had a friend from Australia who told me that they celebrated Christmas every year at the beach, eating sandwiches or barbecue (can you say stereotypical “throw another shrimp on the barby”?). The image of this … Continued

American Samoa Holidays, Christmas on Vacation, Christmas Travel, Expat Christmas
Finding a Rental House in American Samoa
6 Dec 2019

Finding a Rental House in American Samoa

by melinda | posted in: Island Life | 12

Finding a place to rent is as easy as jumping online and checking out the rental listings. Right? Not in American Samoa. How about calling up a rental agency? Nope. Can you at least check out the classified section of … Continued

Island Home, Living In American Samoa, Rentals in American Samoa
Top 7 Places to Visit in American Samoa
3 Dec 2019

Top 7 Places to Visit in American Samoa

by melinda | posted in: Explore Am Sam, National Park | 6

The islands of American Samoa have so much natural beauty that choosing just seven places to highlight was nearly impossible. I could write a whole book about all the places to visit on the main island of Tutuila (maybe I … Continued

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A New Life in American Samoa
27 Nov 2019

A New Life in American Samoa

by melinda | posted in: Island Life | 4

On June 14, 2017, Nate’s plane landed in American Samoa. Three weeks later the kids and I joined him. And so, began our new adventure in the South Pacific. This past year has been one of growth and learning, adventure … Continued

American Samoa with Kids, Life Lessons, Living In American Samoa, Living On an Island
Nu’uuli Falls
21 Nov 2019

Nu’uuli Falls

by melinda | posted in: Hikes | 0

Nu’uuli Falls provides the perfect cool down on a hot, humid day on the tropical islands of American Samoa. The trail is short, but tricky, and can lead to five or six more falls (depending on recent rainfall) beyond the … Continued

American Samoa, Samoan Waterfall, South Pacific

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