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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