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A Visit to a Special Part of the World, The Tuomotos

June 1, 2021 by Dave5 Comments

We arrived at the tiny aerodrome on the island of Rangiroa in the Tuamotu archipelago of French Polynesia - marveling at the narrow air strip surrounded on both sides by aquamarine waters. Unlike all passengers we did not have any hotel reservations and we lingered around until all the passengers left and the steel gates began to close - completely locking down the small airport building. One guy walked up to us and asked us if we needed … [Read more...]

Filed Under: South Pacific · Tagged: Airport, Animal Rescue, Aquarium, Beach, Bicycle, Food and Wine, Lodge, Palm Trees, Restaurants, Sand, Seafood, South Pacific, Tahiti, Taxi, Village, Vineyards, Walking tour, Wine Tasting

The Most Unique Vineyard & Winery in the World

November 1, 2020 by Dave2 Comments

In 2002, Oenologue, Sébastien Thépénie responded to an ad to work at a winery in French Polynesia. Wait a minute. There is vineyard and a winery in the middle of the South Pacific Ocean? The answer is yes - on the remote Rangiroa atoll, one of the world's largest coral atolls. And certainly one of the most isolated vineyards on the planet. Today Sébastien oversees the viticulture and winemaking for Domaine Vin de Tahiti. This extremely unique … [Read more...]

Filed Under: South Pacific · Tagged: Art, Beach, Drinking, Europe, Harvest, Palm Trees, South Pacific, Tahiti, Village, Vineyards, Walking tour, Wine Tasting

A Week in Guadalcanal: Notes from the Solomon Islands

October 1, 2020 by Dave2 Comments

Where are the Solomon Islands? This country is located in the Coral Sea close to Papua New Guinea and about a 3 hour flight north east of Brisbane Australia. Typically not a cheap destination, either flights, hotels, car rental or food (which in our experiences, was basic and bland). Known as the 'hapi isles' for its friendly people, for its marine life, and significant World War II history. The main airport is in Honiara, the capital city. I … [Read more...]

Filed Under: South Pacific · Tagged: Airport, Australia, Beach, Bicycle, Drinking, Food and Wine, History, Papua New Guinea, Rainforest, Sand, Village, Walking tour

Exploring the Island of Efate, Vanuatu

March 1, 2020 by Dave12 Comments

Circling the island of Efate by vehicle takes about 2 hours without stopping. I wanted a more in depth experience so I joined a small tour hosted by Atmosphere Tours, based in Port Vila. As we left Port Vila on the only road that circles the island (built by the Americans) our guide duly pointed out the last electrical pole some few clicks outside of the city. Beyond that, the villages do not have government provided electricity and if they have … [Read more...]

Filed Under: South Pacific · Tagged: Animal Rescue, Art, Australia, Beach, Culture, Drinking, Food and Wine, History, Mexico, Paradise, Rainforest, Resort, Restaurants, Sand, Seafood, Shopping Mall, Snorkel, Taxi, Village, Walking tour

Tahiti, Exploring this Gem in the Middle of the Southern Pacific Ocean

June 15, 2019 by Dave9 Comments

I've wanted to visit Tahiti for years but the high cost of airfare has been a barrier to visiting the country. But with recent flights from the west coast of the USA launching earlier this year and prices much more affordable then in the years past, my decision to visit Tahiti became more realistic. The capital city of Papeete is by far the largest city in the country - and yes there is even traffic downtown. But as far as cities go, this is … [Read more...]

Filed Under: South Pacific · Tagged: America, Art, Beach, California, Caves, Culinary travel, Flowers, Food and Wine, Hawaii, History, Nevada, Restaurants, Sand, Seafood, Sierra Nevada, Tahiti, Thailand, Traffic, Tropical Fruit, Waterfall

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