If you are lucky enough to be one of the few people to visit Nauru then you will most likely end up at the Menem Hotel and that is because it is pretty much the only joint in town. Yet despite its monopoly this state run run down hotel is not without its charms and…
Throughout much of the Pacific, drinking kava isn’t just a pastime—it’s a cultural cornerstone. Sure, many hotels will offer a watered-down version for tourists, but if you’re after the real deal, you need to visit a nakamal. So, what exactly is a nakamal? Think of it as a kava bar—Pacific style. But these aren’t your…
So, you’ve signed up for the Least Visited Countries Tour and you’re wondering what to pack for the Pacific? Well you’re about to embark on an epic adventure across 11 of the most remote, jaw-droppingly beautiful countries in the Pacific. But before you start dreaming of white sand beaches and crystal-clear lagoons, there’s one thing…
Long a favorite of mine L Houstalet, or rather L’Houstalet is probably the most famous restaurant of any denomination within Vanuatu. Representing the former French condominium status of the nation they serve an eclectic mix of both local and French specialties from their central Port Vila location. What the French in Vanuatu? Vanuatu, a tropical…
Fiji Airways is really bad and I can now fully explain why after having to take the airline a massive 8 times in 2 weeks. There are of course plenty of worse airlines out there, but good this does not make them. And the reason for so many flights? Well it was part of my…
Fiji, the land of turquoise waters, white-sand beaches, and picture-perfect sunsets. A place where the brochures promise endless smiles, warm hospitality, and cocktails served in coconuts. Sounds like a dream, right? Well, peel back the layers of this idyllic paradise, and you’ll find a story that’s a little more, let’s say, real. Fiji’s history, society,…
