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
Being by the ocean, listening to the waves, can bring feelings of serenity and peace. Playing in the water with the kids can be a blast. Building sand castles or being buried in the sand is the stuff memories are… Read More »The Chocolate-Brown Sands of Se’etaga Beach
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
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 »7 Places to Visit in American Samoa- The Island of Tutuila
Exactly one year ago, today, 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,… Read More »A New Life in American Samoa
American Samoa is like many other places where dogs roam freely through the streets. How can you protect yourself and those you love from aggressive dogs, while still being humane?
Every culture has it’s dark side and digging deeper is bound to get messy. With everything going on in Hollywood, I began to open my eyes and see what was going on in the shadows of family pride in the Samoan culture.
