In 2024, more and more people are choosing to travel abroad. Adventurous travelers often ask travel experts for advice: Is there an island with beautiful scenery, few tourists and affordable prices?
Of course there is! Here not only has the world’s most fascinating sea view, Chinese passport holders can also visa-free entry, and the price is relatively super affordable! That is, Samoa.
- 01 -A “fully transparent” country
Some have given this small country a special title: “full transparency”. This title has two meanings: First, Samoa is relatively unknown among many countries in the world; The second is the direct understanding of the meaning of “transparency”.
Samoa is home to some of the most honest people in the world. Not only do they treat others with sincerity, but they are open about it even on the surface.
This open building structure reflects, to some extent, the Samoan people’s peaceful and open-minded attitude towards life. Here, people do not fortify, do not cover up, and maintain direct and sincere contact with the outside world. Most houses in Samoa are supported by only four pillars and topped with a roof to keep out the rain, with no real walls, Windows or doors, let alone decoration.
This unique “house” is devoid of privacy.
Day or night, neighbors passing by can watch your every move, and you can’t guard against it.
This kind of house has no use for shelter from the wind and rain, and will be abandoned after several storms. It doesn’t hurt to scrap it. Just build another one.
This begs the question: Why not just build a proper house?
In early tribal societies, interpersonal relationships were a priority. Only by working together can we improve the living environment together, rather than shutting ourselves off.
This group of people who are disconnected from modern society, lack electronic devices and Internet access, and believe that people should trust each other, treat each other with kindness, and worry about nothing else.
- 02 -A tribe that worships nudity
Samoa is known to be located in the hottest equatorial region in the world.
This unique location leads to a hot climate in Samoa, but due to the limited living conditions, local residents have to resort to the traditional way to cool off – take off their clothes and get naked!
The naked customs of this ancient tribal people have long been regarded as a symbol of beauty. They live in a very small tribe that lives on a small island and rarely leaves the island to live outside. As a result, they are largely isolated from the outside world, and it is difficult for outsiders to see their “primitive” habits.
With the development of The Times and the spread of external information, these tribal peoples gradually understand the situation of the outside world, and their ideas are also changing. So now they are starting to use something to cover their private parts, gradually abandoning the custom of total nudity.
- 03 -A fighting race more wild than the Russians
In today’s world of weight loss, Samoa stands out.
In this scenic country, the average man is 1.77 meters tall and weighs 103.2 kilograms; The average woman is 1.63 meters tall and weighs 90.5 kilograms.
A study of 5,000 Samoans found that about a quarter carried a specific gene that increased their obesity rate by 30-40 percent.
Samoa Air was the first airline in history to charge passengers according to their weight, offering comfortable seats for those who were overweight and adjusting their fares accordingly.
However, it would be a mistake to think that this is all there is to Samoans.
Around the world, many well-known fighters are Samoans, they are tall and strong, excellent physical fitness, and have excellent fighting talent, so Samoans are known as one of the “world’s most athletic peoples”.
Samoans, a blend of Australian and Mongolian descent, are known for their strength and fighting skills.
Due to the lack of strict norms and unclear legal concepts among Samoan primitive tribes, fighting is considered normal. This cultural background has created their outstanding performance in the field of fighting.
Talent + actual combat = Better and better!
Therefore, when you encounter Samoans in the local area, you should avoid confrontation, as anger may cost you money.
- 04 -A purer wonderland than Fiji
Many people travel to Fiji on holiday, not knowing that Samoa, next door to Fiji, is a true niche secret.
It’s quieter than Fiji.
Green is abundant here as well as blue.
The famous Scottish writer Stevenson called it the “paradise of the South.”
· Sua Trench
Samoa may be small, but it has a hidden treasure – the Sua Trench, known as one of the top 10 swimming destinations in the world. This mysterious place is surrounded by dense trees, and the caverns are filled with crystal clear water, like a deep green eye looking down from God.
When the sun shines through the cave, it makes the vegetation reflect on the sparkling water, making the turquoise water even more vivid.
· Sopoaga Falls
The mountains of Samoa are covered in dense forests that rise from the coastline, creating many small and large waterfalls that are hidden in the mountains as if they were “kept in boudoir”. Among them, Sopoaga Falls is known as one of the most beautiful waterfalls.
Sopoaga Falls cascades down the mountain like a Milky Way of water, the water sparkling brightly.
· Lalomanu Beach
Lalomanu Beach may not be amazing, but it is everything you want from the sea. There are tall and straight palm trees, white and delicate beaches, and the sea is as clear as sapphire, which is a visual pleasure.
Barefoot on the soft beach, feel the sea breeze over the palm palm gently touch the cheek, life seems to be surrounded by this leisure. In such an environment, you can truly appreciate the beauty of peace and relaxation. Perhaps because of this unique atmosphere, Lalomanu Beach stands out as one of the most beautiful beaches in the world.
· SALEAULA Lava Field
When the volcano erupted, lava flooded five villages, and the only historical remains that can be found today are the remaining church walls and the graves of nuns.
Perhaps for this reason, the sea here seems unusually quiet.
The clear blue water collides with the black rock, creating a black and white landscape that is particularly spectacular.
In addition, if you like to play in the sea, it is recommended that you go to the following two places:
One is the Palolo Deep Marine Reserve.
The other is Salamumu Beach.
The clear blue sea of these two destinations attracts thousands of snorkelers every year.
For those who love animals, the turtle sanctuary in the village of Sato’alepai is a great option.
Here, visitors can observe and interact with turtles up close and experience the fun of getting up close and personal with these slowly crawling creatures.
· Taga water Jet Hole
Formed 30 million years ago, this natural work of art is breathtaking with its pancake-like landscape and cavernous blowhole shooting seawater tens of meters into the air.
Standing in the distance, you can hear the rumbling sound. Such a landscape makes people have to marvel at the magic of nature. If you’re lucky, you can even see a beautiful rainbow between the sea and the sky, which is a spectacular sight beyond words.
Fiji is not alone when it comes to visa-free, high-quality islands. Samoa’s scenery is equally beautiful, and with relatively few tourists, there is always a wonderful feeling of having a piece of scenery all to yourself.
This shining pearl of the South Pacific is truly worth seeing at least once in your life.
