Going to Samoa and American Samoa! Tips and what should I do?
Hello! 🤗 I’m solo traveling to Samoa and American Samoa and wondering what I should do there? I’m going at the end of September, and flying to American Samoa first.
- Any hotel/ Airbnb recommendations? I don’t want to pay an arm and a leg but I want the hotel to be nice at least, at least 3+ stars.
- How common do places take card? Should I plan on relying on local currency? If so, what’s the best way to exchange currency? Ordering from my bank maybe or a different way when I go to Samoa from American Samoa?
- Local dishes? I want to try local food so lmk what I should try! Is tipping common at restaurants and how much is a good tip there?
- Anything I should know about the local culture? Like dos/ don’ts? I don’t want to accidentally be disrespectful
- How do I stay away/ keep the feral dogs away I’m scared of coconut crabs do they stay away from tourist beaches 😭
- I’m open to doing anything really. I want to go to the National park, spend a little time at the beach. I can’t go there on a regular basis so I want to Jam Pack as much as possible while I’m there. I’m going to rent a car so I’ll have that to explore with and get around. I don’t mind spending a little extra for a good experience but I don’t want to pay an outrageous price either
Thanks! 😊