Recently, we published a video on our YouTube channel, AmSamFam, with lots of information about shipping to American Samoa. Boy, I wish this information would have been available when we were moving to American Samoa. I don’t regret our decision… Read More »to ship or not to ship | Shipping to American Samoa
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… Read More »Hiking the Mount Alava Trail
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… Read More »Hiking to Hidden Beach- Fogama'a, American Samoa
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.… Read More »Le Faleo'o Samoan Cultural Center
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,… Read More »Complete Guide to Cyclone Season in American Samoa
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… Read More »Tuafanua Trail- Hiking in American Samoa
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… Read More »Christmas In American Samoa
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… Read More »Finding a Rental House in American Samoa
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… Read More »Top 7 Places to Visit in American Samoa
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… Read More »A New Life in American Samoa
