3 articles tagged with apia
The moment I stepped off the plane in Apia, Samoa's capital welcomed me with that distinctive Pacific blend of humid warmth and frangipani-scented air. As someone who's spent years documenting vernacular architecture and design traditions across the globe, I was...
There's something about the Samoan concept of *fa'a Samoa* (the Samoan way) that resonates deeply with me. Perhaps it's how it mirrors the Japanese *ichi-go ichi-e* – the understanding that each moment is unique and should be treasured. As someone...
The first thing that struck me about Samoa wasn't the postcard-perfect views or the impossibly blue water—it was the sound. That distinctive rhythm of South Pacific waves has a different cadence than anywhere else I've recorded: deeper, more resonant, with...