10 Things NOT To Do in Samoa
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The Samoan islands are surrounded by miles of pristine beaches, crystal blue ocean, and dazzling reef. But keep in mind that Samoa is a conservative country, and you should do your research ahead of time. Here’s our list of 10 things you should NOT in Samoa.
1. Don’t Stay Standing
When it’s time to get down to business, you’ll notice that Samoans all sit down on the floor to engage in discussion. It’s also considered rude to eat or drink while you’re standing.
2. Don’t Indulge in Kava
It’s customary to take part in the kava ceremony. This narcotic brew is made with the roots of a pepper plant, and the cup of liquid is passed around for everyone to sip and enjoy. Overindulging in the drink can decrease your reaction times and motor coordination.
3. Don’t forget to brush up on the Culture
Samoan Cultural Village and Knowledgeable guides will take you around through different exhibits where you’ll be given a fun history lesson. You’ll also be taught coconut weaving, watch an entertaining dance performance, and be treated to a traditional meal cooked over an earth oven.
4. Don’t Underestimate a Beach Fale
A fale is a hut on the beaches. You can actually rent one and wake up to the waves crashing right at your feet. These handmade structures range from simple to luxurious, but to get a true experience, you’ll definitely want to stay in the old school version made of wood and dried coconut fiber.
5. Don’t Leave the Water Without Your Lava Lava
After soaking up some sun on the beach, make sure to cover up with a lava lava afterward. It’s similar to a sarong, and it basically covers up your body so that you don’t offend the locals. And keep in mind, the lava lava is worn by both men and women.
6. Don’t Forget to Pay Taefu T Matafeo Store a Visit
Between Salelologa and the north coast, you’ll find a tiny establishment called Taefu T Matafeo Store. Inside, you can sip on some of the best espressos ever, while nibbling on homemade cakes. They also serve up light fare, including kimchi, and they have more than enough icy beer to go around.
7. Don’t Go Chasing Waterfalls…Just Joking
Samoa’s backdrop is rich with gorgeous tropical forests that are home to some of the most stunning waterfalls. On Upolu Island, you will find Sopoaga Waterfall at the foot of Lotofaga Village. At the base of the falls, you can also take part in an umu demonstration and coconut husking.
8. Don’t Be Surprised by Beach Fees
In Samoa, the majority of the beaches are owned by families and villages, and they charge visitors a small fee (from 5 to 20 tala) to swim, take photos on the beach, or even wander around the sand. If you’re staying at a resort, you won’t have to worry about this fee at all.
9. Don’t Visit the National Museum on Weekends
This museum should definitely be at the top of your itinerary, but make sure you stop by during the week, because they’re closed on weekends. You can send a special request to ask that they open their doors for you on a Saturday or Sunday, but there’s no guarantee that they’ll honor it.
10. Don’t Enter During Prayer
Prayer sessions can happen frequently, and if you find that you’ve arrived at someone’s home during a prayer, wait outside until it is finished. If you’re inside their home at the time the prayer’s set to take place, you’ll be expected to take part in the service as well.
To Sua Ocean Trench & eco TOURISM destinations in Samoa
If you have your mind set at visiting unusual places of the world and are planning an unforgettable journey, then you should definitely learning about modern Pacific Ocean resorts and places of interest in this region.
One of the most unusual places to visit, especially if you are fond of swimming, is the To Sua Ocean Trench and the view across the Pacific Ocean will be a great add-on.
The abovementioned heavenly site located in Samoa's Lotofaga village and the natural swimming area descends 15 meters down into the trench. Visitors can use a special wooden ladder or plunge directly in the turquoise waters of the Samoa. Learn more about this destination (fari use footage): youtube.com/watch?v=992DbEFBWpE
There are many other colorful destinations you should definitely visit and we have created a short top-list for you here:
On the list you will be able to find the information about:
- Glowing water & beaches due to bioluminescence at Maldive Islands;
- Colorful Fly Geyser in Black Rock Desert, Nevada;
- Grand Prismatic Spring in the Yellowstone National Park;
- Breathtaking Blue Cave in Bisevo, Croatia;
- and new brief reviews are to be added in the near future.
Thanks for your time and don’t forget to share your thoughts about To Sua Ocean Trench.
Flight Night Samoa Segment | To Sua Trench - Samoa
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A collaboration of some of the exciting stuff Bryce and I got up to in Samoa. Including Apia, Lalomanu and Savai'i as well as loads of tourist attractions.
To Sua Ocean Trench - Samoa
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To Sua Ocean Trench, Samoa | World's most magical pool?
Quick afternoon trip to visit the Big Hole at Lotofaga village.
Is this the best pool in the World?
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To Sua Ocean Trench in Lotofaga, Samoa
To Sua Ocean Trench in Lotofaga, Samoa
Pounding surf, cartoonish vegetation, hidden coastal tunnels and explosive blowholes: Samoa is an adventure movie set on steroids.
It's a hole. Yes, a hole in the ground. But there are good reasons why thousands of visitors turn up to Samoa each year to visit and swim in the breathtaking To Sua – or big hole with water coming out of it.
For a start – it has to be one of the most unusual places to swim on the planet. The 30-metre, almost perfectly symmetrical swimming hole surrounded by lush vegetation sits in the middle of a lava field near Lotofaga village atop a jutting edge of spectacular coastline on the south coast of Samoa's main island of Upolo.
The only access into the sparkling emerald green waters of the pool is via a single ladder with a small sitting/viewing platform at its base. Yet despite its amazing depth and size, To Sua is hard to see as you approach across the parkland surrounding it, which is dotted here and there with fales (small shelters) and picnic areas.
In fact, if it weren't for the odd warning sign and a small fence, you imagine an awful lot of tourists would end up with super swift access into the sparkling waters below.
To Sua, formed during an ancient lava eruption when the land around it slipped away, consists of two large holes joined by a lava tube cave. The main hole – the pool – is filled with seawater and is connected to the ocean by an underwater cave. The pool is fed by a series of canals and tunnels with water from the ocean pounding just metres away.
The climb down the narrow ladder is nerve-racking but you are rewarded the instant you reach the bottom. The water is exceptionally clear, coloured fish dart about, and the bottom – when you can reach it – is sandy. The second thing to hit you is the strength of the tidal surge. In fact it's so strong, a rope has been suspended midway across the water hole to hold onto so you can avoid being pulled towards underwater tunnels into the pounding surf outside. We choose not to think too much about this as we float on our backs – still gripping the rope – and enjoy the lapping water, the dappled sunshine and the distant thunder of crashing surf.
Not all visitors enter the pool via the ladder. Some choose to jump from the moss and palm-fringed sides of the rim instead. We watch nervously as one American argues with himself for about 10 minutes before finally taking the plunge. He bobs up near us soon afterwards grinning madly. We hear of other brave exploits as well, such as the Samoans who let themselves be propelled underwater through the rock tunnels to bob out the other side. The first person to try that must have been mad, I decide, but then Samoa's amazing natural attributes perhaps encourage the brave. After all, this is not scenery for the fainthearted. Samoa's coastline, both on Upolu and the bigger island of Savaii, is pounded by giant surf, and dotted with blowholes, sunken caves and hidden tunnels. Head inland and you'll encounter majestic waterfalls tumbling past vegetation straight out of Raiders of the Lost Ark.
For another unique experience, head to the Alofaaga blowholes on the island of Savaii.
Here, saltwater shoots tens of metres into the air as pounding waves force it through natural rock pipes.
Like the trench, these blowholes are easy to stumble across, and we are happy to hire a guide, Leilani, for a few dollars. We follow her as she sneaks up to a blowhole and calls out to the sea. She then waits a few seconds and throws a coconut inside at just the right time so we can witness it seconds later shooting through the rock and up into the air, dancing on a giant cartoon spout.
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Savai'i - Island of Beauty and Wonderful People | Samoa
Savai'i is Samoa's big island. It is quite different to Uplolu with evidence of its volcanic past all over the island. There are numerous large volcanic rocks strewn everywhere and even a village overflown with lava still has remains that you can visit.
We spent a week in Savai'i and found it to be an island of stunning beauty and very friendly smiling people. Samoan kids are a warm, friendly, happy bunch and a real highlight of our time there. The adults are fine people too!
The locations in this video include:
* Asau Bay
* Vaimoana Seaside Lodge
* Airstrip Island
* Afu-A-Au Falls
* Falealupo School
* Alofaaga Blowholes
* Sale'aula Lava Fields
* LMS Church Ruins
* Pe'ape'a Cave
* Matautu Bay
* Savai'i Lagoon Resort
* Sea Arches
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