It's a large fishing boat that ran aground on the rocks at Apia Beach during rough weather just over a week ago. But it hasn't moved since, and it's unclear how long it will be left there.

Peter de Graaf stays at Taumeasina Island Resort, Apia, Samoa. Getting there: Taumeasina Island is about five minutes by taxi or shuttle from downtown Apia and 45 minutes from Faleolo ...

the city hosted a celebration to emphasize the importance of APIA heritage in Long Beach, and to acknowledge the history and celebration of cultural diversity this month and throughout the year ...