Fakarava is a coral atoll located in the Tuamotu Archipelago of French Polynesia in the South Pacific, approximately 450 km north of Tahiti. It is known for its rich marine life, including a diverse range of fish and coral species. We were fortunate to visit for a day in March 2023 while we traveled on […]
Category: Oceania
Tasting Tahiti …
Tahiti is famous for its natural beauty including its stunning turquoise lagoons, lush tropical vegetation, and white sandy beaches. It is also known as the world’s largest producer of black pearls, highly valued for their unique color and luster. When you think of Tahiti though, its cuisine isn’t usually the first thing that comes to […]
Remote serenity – the Tabuaeran Atoll
If you’ve ever dreamed of visiting an island in the South Pacific untouched by modern civilization, then the closest you’ll probably ever get is the Tabuaeran Atoll, also known as Fanning Island. The island is actually in the Central Pacific Ocean, part of the Line Islands of the small nation of Kiribati (pronounced Ki-ri-bass in […]