Welcome to Episode 5 of my “Travel Tales From Beyond The Brochure” podcast. As mentioned last…
Category: Vanuatu
Vanuatu isn’t a place that many people know about, certainly not in the UK. This is a bit strange, as it used to be a British colony, but … yeh.
I spent just under a month in the country, exploring several of the islands. I was most attracted by the volcanoes on Ambrym, but the more I looked, the more I found. Each of the islands has a draw of its own; there’s pretty much an island for everyone.
I did a lot of hiking in Vanuatu, including a couple of overnight treks. I also saw some local dancing and went to church. In addition, I was there during their Independence Day celebrations. And no cannibalism took place at any point …
Drinking Kava in Vanuatu
Vanuatu is not a country noted for its beer. It has Tusker, a generic lager, which…
Hiking the Volcanoes on Ambrym
Ah, Ambrym. The reason why I went to Vanuatu in the first place. Because while there…
Five Days On Gaua
My itinerary had me spending just under 4 weeks in Vanuatu, so obviously this meant I…
Celebrate Vanuatu Independence Day With Me!
My trip to Vanuatu accidentally coincided with Independence Day; this was unplanned (indeed, I didn’t even…
Nambas & Cannibals: Culture & History of Malekula
Malekula, the second largest island in Vanuatu, is noted in culture for two things, and they’re…
Malekula Island – An overview
When I was researching places to visit in Vanuatu, the island of Malekula stood out as…