Aside from the resorts, Fugalei Market in Apia was the one spot in Samoa where we spent the most time. On our first day in Samoa, we strolled to Apia town centre before eventually having lunch in the small food court beside the Fugalei Market. With a tummy filled with delicious lunch, we continued…
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My Samoan Kava experience was so different from the Fijian Kava experience; still, it felt truly authentic to share it with village chiefs.…
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Contrary to when we stepped into a winding down scene in Apia Fish Market, Savai’i Fish Market was fully buzzing when we made our way there around 10 AM the local time. We travelled to Savai’i, the largest island in Samoa, by ferry from Apia the same morning. The first stop was Savai’i local…
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Visiting Apia Fish Market was high on my Samoa to-do list because, well, it’s a fish market that I am semi-obsessed with. Fortunately, it is conveniently located within minutes’ walking distance from our hotel, and on our last day in Samoa, we made our way there. Apia Fish Market is an open-air market in…
Keep ReadingI’m glad my memory wasn’t as strong as my sense of adventure. I added To Sua Ocean Trench to my bucket list and crossed it off immediately.…
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Today is a Sunday in Samoa. Sunday is church and family day in Samoa, with most shops closed and buses not operating.…
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Travelling around Samoa, I heard it three times—Samoa is better than Fiji. I nodded politely, feigning interest (my loyalty lies with Bali).…
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I am bringing a small carry-on, a dry bag and 300 Samoan Tala, ready to jet off to Samoa. first, to Brisbane, where Jik is meeting me halfway.…
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