A Quick Escape to the Spice Islands: History, Flavours & the Cinnamon Tea Discovery After a short 3-hour slumber after our night watch, we got a knock on the door – Mark was needed to help with setting up the stern line. I got up too, because two half-functioning, sleep-deprived brains are better than one. […]
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Fakfak Fiasco: From Waterfalls to Paperwork Woes We arrived in Lobo late morning. After an early start and still buzzing from our whale shark encounter, the skipper decided to chill before heading ashore for more exploring. Mark and I opted to stay on board and skip the village visit, which did look cute and worth
From Currency Fails to Whale Shark Tales: A Memorable Stop in Kaimana We arrived in Kaimana just as night fell. From the boat, the city looked intriguing—colourful houses, mosques, and even a tiny fairground with a Ferris wheel flashing neon lights, blasting modern music mixed with prayers from multiple mosques. An oddly charming combo. The
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Sailing Into Triton Bay: Hidden Bays, Breathtaking Archipelagos & Dodgy Viewing Platforms We left Tual at 8 a.m. and set off towards West Papua province to visit Triton Bay. Some divers whisper that the underwater ecosystem here is even better than Raja Ampat, with hardly any tourists in comparison. Naturally, we were buzzing with excitement
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First Stop Indonesia: Tual, Kei Island – A Quirky Introduction to the Land of 17,000 Islands and a Lot of Paperwork After a five-day crossing with barely any sleep, we finally made it to Indonesia. The journey was a bit nerve-wracking, as Mark and I aren’t used to so much traffic on the water, and
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Surviving Port Moresby: Fort Knox Living with a Side of Adventure I was thrilled to get back on board, and by now, the boat had made its way to Papua New Guinea. Mark had joined Strannik earlier to help with the crossing from the Solomon Islands to Papua New Guinea. My knowledge of Papua New
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Sailing into Chaos: Sick Crew, Kind Locals, and Sharky Suppers in the Solomon Islands The crossing to the Solomon Islands, Ndendo, took seven days, and by the time we arrived, my untreated bladder infection had blossomed into a full-blown kidney infection—because why not make things dramatic? We immediately wandered to the Hospital in Lata, hoping
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Ureparapara: Hidden Paradise, Warm Welcomes, and a 70kg Fishing Triumph Our final stop before clearing out! Ureparapara is the third-largest island in the Banks group of northern Vanuatu. This 8-kilometre-wide island boasts a 5-kilometre-wide ancient volcanic cone, breached by the sea on its eastern coast. It’s a natural harbour with a jaw-dropping entrance that makes
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Maewo Island: Neat Villages, Baby Sharks, and Island-Time Shenanigans One of our short stops, just one night on this beautiful little island, but definitely one to remember. We fell in love the moment we anchored because, for the first time, we could literally look down and see the anchor—yes, that’s how crystal clear the water
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Bat Poo, Bruises, Wobbly Bridges, Waterfalls and Breathtaking Views: Our Millennium Cave Adventure We arrived at Espiritu Santo, the second-biggest island in Vanuatu and one of the few places outside Efate’s main island where you could find a supermarket—or, more importantly, get cash. Santo is known for its diving, and thanks to direct flights from
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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!
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
Mangroves and Cheeky Kids: A very short trip to Port Sandwich, Malekula After a quick two-night stop at Epi Island and a brutal 5 a.m. start, we headed to Malekula Island, specifically Port Sandwich. Malekula, also known as the “Dog-shaped Island,” is apparently famous for its bananas. Every island in Vanuatu has its claim to
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From Shipwrecks to Whales: Our Journey to Epi Island After what felt like a lifetime in Port Vila, we finally set off again, this time towards the adventures of Epi Island. Don’t get me wrong—Port Vila had its charms, but we were becoming locals! Our first stop was Port Havannah for a quick overnight. It’s
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Embracing Island life: warm welcomes, woven bags and fond farewells Once we arrived at Nguna, we bid farewell to Jenny and Owen and were greeted by Juanita. We walked through the village to Juanita’s and David’s house, the last one in the village. Juanita is originally from Malekula, the dog shaped island famous for its
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Onshore Adventures: Island Hopping, Tent Pitching, Turtles, Local Life, and New Friendships We moored for 14 days in Port Vila because two of our crew members had to leave for a bit. So, Mark and I, being the geniuses we are, decided to ditch the boat and hitchhike around the island for 7 days, trying
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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
Waterfall Adventures, Jungle Detours, and Cheese Deprivation Latitude: 20° 13.75068’ SLongitude: 169° 46.89852’ EAneityum, Vanuatu Our first proper island stop in Vanuatu was Aneityum. The island is quite small, with just under 1,000 people living here. Due to the strong winds, we planned to stay for at least a week, but we liked it so
Imagine a tiny island with pristine beaches, crystal-clear waters, and vibrant coral reefs. Mystery Island offers stunning natural beauty and smiling locals. Whether by cruise ship, boat, or plane, this paradise won’t disappoint. Latitude: 20° 14.8986’ SLongitude: 169° 46.4892’ EMystery Island, Vanuatu Wow! Just wow! What a beautiful little place on Earth this is. Imagine
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From Salt and Scrub to Stamps and Sunshine: Our Vanuatu Arrival Adventure After 9 days at sea, we finally reached Vanuatu on a Sunday morning. I could’ve thought of a million things to do without a rolling boat, like having a big, cooked breakfast, enjoying a long hot shower, reading, writing, relaxing, and sleeping. But
A short update after 7 days at sea Latitude: 22° 33.590’ SLongitude: 156° 20.534’ Somewhere in the Pacific When leaving the Brisbane channel, we decided to carry on to Vanuatu and give New Caledonia a miss due to their state of emergency. A shame, really, as I studied that place and was extremely looking forward
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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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