Do not worry if you couldn’t exchange money on the arrival day. All hotels and shops in the capital accept New Zealand, Australian, and US dollars. Euro is also widely accepted. A visit to a local market is a great way to know the country better. Life never stops here, and visitors can choose from a range of crafts and items made by local companies and individual masters. The Flea Market in Apia is one of such places. It is possible to buy virtually anything here. There is also a fish market in the capital but it is open only early in the morning. Local fishermen come to sell their catch and leave. After that, the market is empty.
The Fugalei Fresh Market offers a broad range of fresh vegetables and fruit (coconuts, bananas, avocado, pumpkin, taro, breadfruit, cabbage, and more), as well as ready to eat local delicacies. Besides them, some sellers offer souvenirs and household items. Farmer Joe is a supermarket with a broad range of items for sale at reasonable prices. It accepts Visa cards. Farmer Joe has a bakery and offers bread and pastry varieties that are ever-popular with locals and tourists. It is better to shop for fresh bread in the morning because it is sold out quickly.
Eveni Carruthers offers casual and office clothes, sports clothes, shoes, and accessories. The shop sells some exclusive goods that attract tourists, for example, female tights with the ornaments that precisely copy the tattoos of indigenous Samoan women. Some guests say that male shirts by Eveni are the best on the islands. The shop is big, so it is not hard to find souvenirs that will remind you about your vacation in this tropical country. The unusual tights are an original gift for friends.
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