Lost in Pentecost

We’d booked the last land diving of the season, an ancient ritual where young men leap from towering platforms with vines tied to their ankles. This thrilling test of courage marks the start of the yam season and is said to have inspired bungee jumping! Arriving in Homo Bay, we faced a cancellation due to a wedding, but island time meant we embraced the unexpected. As we explored the beach, we met locals and shared stories, all while anticipating the breathtaking leaps that awaited us in the mountains. Join us as we dive into this unforgettable adventure!

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Lost in Ambrym

Rom Dances, Black Magic, Costumes, and Sand Drawing: A Unique Adventure in Ambrym When we left Port Vila, we only withdrew enough money to do the land diving in Pentecost. Beyond that, the plan was simple: enjoy the scenery and hope not to run out of biscuits. Vanuatu’s prices have been creeping up, partly thanks

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Lost in Tanna

Longitude 19° 31.9416’ SLatitude 169° 29.1546’ ETanna Island, Vanuatu Three Days in Tanna: Volcanic Adventures, Bumpy Roads and Cardboard Pizza We only had a short three day stop in Tanna, but it was action packed and right up there with our highlights so far. We arrived in Port Resolution around lunchtime and could already see

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Lost in Brisbane

We have settled in, we’re finally leaving with some delays but where to?? Is New Caledonia still an option?? Latitude: 27° 26.752’ SLongitude: 153° 06.335’ EBrisbane, Australia Time for my first blog post! The weeks leading up to our departure were insanely stressful and busy. Wrapping up work, packing our lives into boxes (I thought

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