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Day Trip to Eneko Island, Majuro Atoll

May 1, 2025 by Dave3 Comments

The Marshall Islands are one of the planet's most remote island countries, but even within 'remote' one can find places even further removed from people. And Eneko Island is the perfect example. For reference the Marshall Islands are closer to Papua New Guinea than Hawaii, are slightly north of the equator and are located west of the international date line. Nonstop flights are available from Honolulu, Guam and Kiribati. Unless you live in these … [Read more...]

Filed Under: South Pacific · Tagged: Airport, Art, Beach, Food and Wine, Guam, Hawaii, Helicopter, Papua New Guinea, Resort, Sand, Seafood, Snorkel

Living in the Archipelago That Whale Sharks Call Home – Interview with Founder of the Mafia Island Tourism Association, Peter Byrne

June 1, 2021 by Teh Chin Liang2 Comments

Out in the middle of the Indian ocean, the water is shimmering in deep emerald green. A traditional dhow rocks gently against the lapping ripples. Next to the boat, a group of divers are flipping their fins in excitement and snorkeling alongside with a whale shark, the biggest fish in the ocean and a species now classified as endangered. This is not a typical scene on any tropical island. This experience – and all its other attractions in one … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Interviews · Tagged: Africa Safari, Beach, Culture, Dancing, Farming, Fishing, Food and Wine, Garden, Interview, Lifestyle, Lodge, Mozambique, National Park, Oyster, Papua New Guinea, Resort, Sand, Scuba Diving, Seafood, Sports

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

Arriving Into Iran and the Tests of Traveling

August 21, 2018 by Dave18 Comments

I left for the Tbilisi International Airport in the country of Georgia at 10pm. I arrived at my final destination, Shiraz, Iran some 20 hours later - the next day. If you look on the map this is about a 3 to 3.5 hour flight. As it were, the airport in Tbilisi is under construction; a new runway is being built so all day flights have been moved to the night. I spent all night in the beautiful fairly new Heydar Aliyev International Airport in Baku, … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Middle East · Tagged: Airport, Animal Rescue, Australia, Georgia, Iran, Korea, Mosque, Papua New Guinea, Taxi, Travel Insurance, Visa

Dave’s Dominica Taxi Service

January 21, 2018 by Dave14 Comments

I must have picked up about 15 people today with my self titled new job on the island, "Dave's Dominica Taxi service". Getting around from place to place is dependent on the generosity of drivers - and this hitch hiking seems like an easy and cheap way to see the island. With bridges still out or damaged from the tropical storm in 2015 - one of the main roads was closed leaving a smaller road through the rainforest as the alternative way to get … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Caribbean · Tagged: America, Animal Rescue, Art, Bridges, Caribbean, Costa Rica, Europe, Hawaii, Hiking, Hitch Hiking, Mountain Climbing, Papua New Guinea, Rainforest, South America, Taxi, Trekking, Wildlife

Songs of the Baka by Dennis James

December 1, 2017 by DaveLeave a Comment

After retiring in 2005 from careers in law, husband and wife Dennis James (author) and Barbara Grossman (photography) decided to visit a number of countries often found on do not visit lists. There are numerous books written about one's travels and reflections often authored by retirees however there are a few that focus on such unusual destinations. Dennis and Barbara are intrigued by these lesser visited countries and enjoy living and … [Read more...]

Filed Under: International Books · Tagged: Papua New Guinea, Photography

Undiscovered Dominica, Too Short of a Stay on the Nature Island

May 10, 2017 by Dave9 Comments

After spending four relaxed yet still activity packed days on Dominica I find myself staying in the midst of sprawling apartment complexes on neighboring Guadeloupe in the city of Pointe-à-Pitre. Mere 25 minutes away by small jet, Guadeloupe feels worlds apart. World's away from the unspoiled natural setting and the the pleasant feel of space when you have a low population density (only 72,000 people live on the entire island). Now I am … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Caribbean · Tagged: Art, Caribbean, Hawaii, Hot springs, Music, Papua New Guinea, Seafood, Thailand, Traffic, Trekking, Wildlife

Secret Bay, Dominica

December 24, 2016 by Dave2 Comments

A stay here is for the discerning traveler who highly values an intimate setting (4 acres total) combined with appealing natural surroundings, the utmost privacy and a property that maintains a beautiful silence. This clifftop location features merely eight villas and bungalows. The villas are more spacious then the bungalows; each villa comes with its own plunge pool. But all come with excellent views. Appropriately there is a secret beach at … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Caribbean · Tagged: Airport, America, Animal Rescue, Art, Beach, Caribbean, Costa Rica, Culture, Europe, Hawaii, Hot springs, Massage, Music, Papua New Guinea, Photography, Restaurants, River Rafting, Sand, Scuba Diving, Seafood

Saba Anyone?

January 7, 2016 by Dave2 Comments

I recently counted the times I've either flown, ferried, or come in on a cruise ship to Sint Maarten in the last two months; my arrivals and departures added up to 14 times (interesting considering I had never visited the island until late 2015)! During my stops in Sint Marteen, my eye has caught glimpses of the intriguing, mysterious and prominent shape of Saba (a municipality of the Netherlands) in the distance, sometimes clear, sometimes … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Caribbean · Tagged: Airport, Anguilla, Art, Beach, Caribbean, Cruising, Garden, Hiking, Iceland, Motorbike, Papua New Guinea, Restaurants, Scuba Diving, Seafood, Ski Trip, Taxi

Port Moresby Nature Park- Papua New Guinea – August 2015

August 1, 2015 by Dave1 Comment

This attraction on the outskirts of Port Moresby (mile marker 14) is well worth visiting. The gardens are meticulously maintained and there are always a number of orchids in bloom regardless of the time of year your visit. Workers are available to help guide you or answer any questions. The orchid gardens are part of a fairly new Adventure park which also contains a tall water-slide when you want to beat the heat. This nature park was founded … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Highlight of the Month · Tagged: Animal Rescue, Britain, England, Garden, Papua New Guinea, Paradise, Walking tour, Wildlife

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