Samoa encompasses 2821sq.km of land, including a total 22 islands. Some 80% of Samoans live outside of urban centres.

Tosua Ocean Trench is an idyllic swimming hole surrounded by beautiful gardens. Nearby is a lava field with blowholes, tidepools, and the Fagaoneone beach, meaning ‘white sand’.

Local teenagers weave baskets out of palm fronds at Utuloa Point – a traditional activity which is still practised in Samoa.

A traditional outrigger canoe stands dormant at Papalaulelei Village, in north-eastern Savai’i. Outrigger canoeing is a traditional part of Samoa’s seafaring history and culture, and racing at outrigger clubs is a popular pastime.

Two locals collect fish along the shore at Papalaulelei Village. Seafood is a staple of the Samoan diet. People catch fish, crab and octopus along coastlines and sell them at nearby markets. Fish are cooked with boiled bananas, taro, breadfruit, yams and coconut.

A beach ‘fale’ – meaning thatched hut – at Faofao Beach Fales on the South Upolu Coastline. The business is run by a family on the beautiful Saleapaga Beach, where visitors get stunning and uninterrupted views of the crystal-clear ocean.

The surf breaks on the reef edge of the South Upolu coastline. Samoa entices surfers with challenging reef breaks and year-round surfing.

Cooling off at the Afu Aau waterfall, in south-eastern Savai’i. The area, also known as Olemoe Falls, is surrounded by a lush green rainforest.

At Tosua, which literally means ‘Giant Swimming Hole’, the azure seawater is 30m deep and visitors access it via a long ladder.