A Complete Guide To Samoa

Out of all the Pacific Islands I have been to so far, Samoa is still my favourite. Regular visitors to OurOyster.com will know of my love for Samoa. I have written several articles and featured many different photos from my time on the lovely island in the Pacific. To help you plan your own trip,

Travel Moment Samoa: Sunrise at the Beach

The best part about sleeping in a fale (beach hut) in Samoa is that it takes very little effort to wake up for sunrise. All I had to do was sit up, peel back my mosquito net and take this snap. Read more about Samoa here Taken with a Canon 550D Lens: Canon 18 –

Travel Moment Samoa: Laundry on the Line

As a backpacker, I can really appreciate clean laundry. Which is why I loved this shot of the Samoan ethnic dress, the Lava Lava, (a type of sarong), drying on the line by my fale. Read more about Samoa here Taken with a Canon 550 D Lens: Canon 18 – 55 mm ISO: 100 37mm

Travel Moments Samoa: Sea Turtle

One of the things you can do on the island of Savai’i is visit some amazing gentle giants; sea turtles. This is one of my most memorable experiences from Samoa. Read more about Samoa here Taken with Canon 550 D Lens: Canon 18 – 55 mm ISO: 100 37 mm Aperture: 5 Shutter speed: 1/80

Travel Moments Samoa: Sunset in Samoa

Nothing beats the sunsets in Samoa. I was walking to the communal dinner at my fale when I saw the sky change into these vibrant dinners. I had to run back to my hut to grab my camera. And running in sand is hard. Read more about travel in Samoa here Taken with Canon 550

Travel Moments Samoa: Bus Stop Bananas

Ever get hungry while waiting for the bus? Well in Samoa you can just grab some bananas. Which is just what I did. Read more about Samoa here Taken with Canon 550D ISO 100 43 mm Aperture: 5 Shutter speed: 1/320 Read more A guide to travel on Savai’i Island A complete guide to travel

A Travellers Itinerary In Samoa

So you want to visit Samoa. And you should. It’s awesome. Not sure? Just check out my Samoa photo post for some visual inspiration. So what should you do? How much time do you need? So here is my guide to you! You will notice that out of the two islands, I advise to spend

A Complete Guide To Savai’i Samoa

When I arrived in Samoa I already knew where I wanted to head first. The island of Savai’i. Everyone who had visited before me had told me to spend the majority of my time on this island, so I decided to head there first to see what all the fuss was about. Boy were they

The Guide to Food in Samoa

Most people do not usually think of Samoa as a foodie destination. Samoa is a land of hearty food and hearty people. Most of the food is grown or raised locally which means in order to really experience the cuisine, you need to eat with locals. This is easiest done by staying in a family

Our Best Photos Of Samoa

This is the final wrap up post from my amazing time exploring the Pacific Island of Samoa. Samoa is one of those beautiful and untouched places where you can easily engage with locals, relax on spotless beaches, and eat some amazing food. It is also a great place for budget travellers. So without further adieu  here