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
Have you ever gone somewhere new and immediately felt like you were home? Not deja vu, like it actually reminded you of your house, but a place where you were so welcomed and comfortable that you felt at home. Eseta’s… Read More »Eseta’s Place- Home-Stay In Manu’a
I’m writing a travel guidebook, specifically, a guidebook for visitors to American Samoa. Last week, I told you about half of the equation that’s been keeping me so busy- training for the Pacific Games this summer. I have a few… Read More »I’m Writing a Guidebook
It’s the beautiful beaches you have to watch out for. Sometimes, the greater the challenge, means the greater the pay-off. Sometimes, the greater the challenge, just means the greater the price. The beach at Alao can be both, depending on… Read More »The Beach at Alao
What’s in a name? A beach by any other name would still be just as fun. Don’t get too caught up on the name of the beach in Avaio, American Samoa. The name may be misleading, but the beach is… Read More »Two-Dollar Beach: Avaio, American Samoa
The first time we came to Utumea West was on Christmas Day. We were invited by some friends to spend Christmas together at the beach. Not knowing exactly what to expect, we were a little hesitant to commit our whole… Read More »Utumea West, Tutuila Island
Anytime you go somewhere new, you’re going to run into things that make you say, “What the…?” That’s one of the biggest reasons to travel- to see new places and try new things. Every country, town, culture, and ecosystem has… Read More »The Strange and Unique of American Samoa
When was the last time you said, “Hello” to a stranger? In American Samoa, we do it every day! It would be rude not to.
Our tropical Thanksgiving by the pool turned out to be more than we bargained for. Silly us, we thought we could count on clear skies during the rainy season.
