Nu’uuli Falls
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
Flag Day In American Samoa
Flag Day is celebrated in commemoration of the American Flag being raised for the first time above the islands of American Samoa on April 17, 1900. At the time, it was a declaration of the United States of America’s ownership … Continued
9 Reasons to Visit the National Park of American Samoa
The National Park of American Samoa is spread across three islands, covering 9 acres of land and 4,500 acres of coral reef and ocean. Tutuila (the main island) is the only part of the park accessible by car and consequently, … Continued
Swing Beach: Nua, American Samoa
It was a wet and rainy day. We decided, if we couldn’t play at the beach, we would jump in the car and drive all the way to the west end of the island… We only made it as far … Continued
Cyclone Gita- At the Mercy of Mother Nature
Something woke me. Maybe it was the rain coming in through the open, louvered window or the roaring wind gusting through the house. It must have been some of both. One thing was for sure, the storm was upon us! … Continued
Steamy Pago Pago Nights
There’s steam rising up from the streets and an energy in the air that’s been missing throughout the day. Pago Pago Summer Evening It’s the rainy season in American Samoa, which means rain everyday and lots and lots of humidity! … Continued
Tumu Mountain Trail- Ofu Island
A healthy dose of dense rainforest, combined with bird songs and ocean breezes, just a pinch of switchbacks and steep ascents, topped with sweeping views of neighboring islands and coral lagoons, and you’ve got a recipe for the perfect tropical … Continued
Travel to Manu’a Made Easy
Manu’a is the kind of place most people only dream of traveling to. Few people actually take the chance to go. Our family talked about going for over two years, but anytime we asked others about the process of arranging … Continued
The Manu’a Islands
Imagine this- You close your eyes. You’re laying back in a hammock, under the shade of towering palms. There’s a gentle breeze blowing a subtle, salty fragrance across your face. You open your eyes to the enchanting view of crystal … Continued
50 Things I’ve Learned from Life in American Samoa
We just passed the two year mark, since the kids and I joined Nate, on our new adventure of living in American Samoa. We started out by knowing nothing, but over time, we’ve learned enough to write a list of … Continued
